Emerald Warrior

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla., -- Members of the Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element from the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron infiltrate from a CV-22 on an undisclosed location in response to a simulated improvised explosive device blast, Feb. 5. The DAGRE members specialize in survival skills, edged weapons, unarmed combat, and advanced tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Sheila DeVera)

Emerald Warrior

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla., -- Members of the Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element from the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron infitrate from a CV-22 on an undisclosed location in response to a simulated improvised explosive device blast, Feb. 5. The DAGRE members specialize in survival skills, edged weapons, unarmed combat, and advanced tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sheila DeVera)

Emerald Warrior

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- A member of a Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element from the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron takes a DNA sample from a soda can during a tactical evidence collection simulation during the Emerald Warrior Exercise here, Feb. 3. The DAGRE teams are specialized security forces Airmen providing a wide range of capabilities. This concept is in the process of validation for wartime and maritime use. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

Emerald Warrior

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- A CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron takes off after dropping a Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element for simulated tactical evidence collection during the Emerald Warrior Exercise here, Feb. 3. The Osprey has a pay load of up to 24 Airmen making it ideal for infiltration of DAGRE teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

Emerald Warrior

Two military members deploy from an HH-60 Pave Low helicopter Feb 9 during an Emerald Warrior Exercise training scenario. Air Force Special Operations Command officials are hosting Emerald Warrior to train forces in combat scenarios. The exercise runs until Feb. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)

Emerald Warrior

An "enemy" role player takes cover while engaging a quick reaction force Feb. 9 during an Emerald Warrior Exercise training scenario. Air Force Special Operations Command officials are hosting Emerald Warrior to train forces in combat scenarios. The exercise runs until Feb. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)