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Air Commandos honor fallen EOD technicians
The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight invited Air Commandos with the 27th Special Operations Wing to participate in their 3rd Annual 132 workout Nov. 9, 2016, at the base fitness center. "The workout is in honor of the 132 EOD Technicians in the Navy, Army, Marine Corps and Air Force who have made
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11/15 2016
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Keen Sword 17
U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Rescue Squadrons participated in Exercise Keen Sword 17, which started Oct. 30.
Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force and involves U.S. forces and the JSDF from all components of both militaries.
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11/14 2016
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AFSOC commander visits the 353rd SOG
Command leadership flew half-way around the globe this week to see how Pacific-based Air Commandos provide specialized aviation for our nation’s no-fail mission.As a part of their first tour to the Pacific since taking command, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and AFSOC Command Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith
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11/14 2016
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352 SOAMXS, 67 SOS work into the night
The sun sets over a fleet of MC-130J Commando IIs as maintainers from the 352nd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and aircrew from the 67 Special Operations Squadron launch aircraft in support of a local training mission on RAF Mildenhall, Nov. 3, 2016.The multi-role special operations aircraft flies clandestine, low-level air
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11/13 2016
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Osprey flight engineers ensure readiness
Air Commandos with the 8th Special Operations Squadron conduct a routine training mission on a CV-22 Osprey during a flight over Northwest Florida, Nov. 8, 2016. The CV-22 combines the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. The
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11/10 2016
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E-Cig battery ignites in Airman’s pocket
A student at the 19th Special Operations Squadron had an incident with an e-cigarette here Oct. 26.Airman 1st Class Drake Baker, who will be an airborne intelligence operator at the 25th Intelligence Squadron, said he was just sitting in class when his extra set of E-Cig batteries caught on fire in his pocket.His instructor, Staff Sgt. Robert
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11/10 2016
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Air Commandos survey Hurlburt Field
Engineering specialists with the 1st Special Operations Squadron use GPS to survey and verify the location and elevation of facilities, here. Engineering specialists use surveys to collect input data for the installation geobase database and typography to assist engineering designs for new structures. Engineering specialists’ duties include
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11/09 2016
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Cannon ACES works to strengthen morale
Airmen of the 27th Special Operations Wing have the opportunity to promote their own morale and welfare while at Cannon Air Force Base.The Air Commando Enlisted Society, or ACES, is an independent, Airmen-run organization meant to involve Airmen in strengthening their quality of life, and that of their service in the Air Force.The organization is
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11/08 2016
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MC-130H performs cargo drops
The 15th Special Operations Squadron perform cargo bundle drops during Task Force Exercise Southern Strike at Camp Shelby, Miss., Nov. 1, 2016. Southern Strike is a large-scale, conventional and special operations exercise hosted by the Mississippi National Guard at the Gulfport Combat Readiness and Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Centers.
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11/04 2016
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Preserving the legacy: Award recognizes selfless Airman
The Special Tactics community awarded the first-ever Tech. Sgt. Timothy Officer Jr. award at a Nov. 3 Tactical Air Control Party course graducation ceremony. This top performer statuette was presented to Staff Sgt. Ivan De La Selva, assigned to the Special Tactics Training Squadron.
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11/04 2016
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