Retired Staff Sgt. Jason Morgan embraces his service
Retired Staff Sgt. Jason Morgan embraces his service dog, Rue, while touring the Special Tactics Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 7, 2018. Morgan, who was a combat weatherman before being injur... More
Members of the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard perform ceremonial
Members of the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard perform ceremonial duties at the Jockey-14 25th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2019. Jockey-14 experienced an in-flight explosion, ... More
David Reeb, New Mexico Division V judge, cheers after
David Reeb, New Mexico Division V judge, cheers after unloading a 105mm cannon on a 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130H Spectre gunship, Dec. 8, 2011. Reeb is the honorary commander for the 27th Special Op... More
Joint Task Force Normandy conducts a commemorative
Joint Task Force Normandy conducts a commemorative airborne operation outside Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2019, to honor the epic airborne operation conducted by Allied forces on June 6, 1944. Seventy-f... More
Air Commandos, friends and family of the Jockey-14
Air Commandos, friends and family of the Jockey-14 crew attend the 25th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2019. Jockey-14 was the tactical call sign of an AC-130H Spectre gunsh... More
Master Sgt. Kevin Shafer, 16th Aircraft Maintenance
Master Sgt. Kevin Shafer, 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief section chief, left, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Ohienmhen, 16 AMU Non-Commissioned Officer in charge, stand in front of an AC-130W Stinger II gunsh... More
You're Cleared for Take-off
Air Force Special Operations Command combat controllers give a C-130 Hercules take off clearance and provide air traffic control during a mission to establish and assess an airfield, March 15, at a forward depl... More
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft sits on display on
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft sits on display on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 23, 2018. Airmen with the 505th Command and Control Wing toured various Air Force Special Operations Command ... More
Joint Civilian Orientation Course
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey flys over the Eglin Air Force Range, Fla. The Osprey demonstrated some of its capabilities to participants of the Joint Civilian Orientation Course (JCOC). JCOC is a Secretary of D... More
Amanda Palvich, a health educator,1st Special Operations
Amanda Palvich, a health educator,1st Special Operations Aeromedical Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Fla., briefs participants of the first "Be Well" fitness improvement cl... More
A Lithuanian Special Operations Forces soldier, left,
A Lithuanian Special Operations Forces soldier, left, and an U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Squadron operator assigned to the 321st Special Tactics Squadron based at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, U.K., engage tar... More
U.S. Air Force members from the Special Tactics Training
U.S. Air Force members from the Special Tactics Training Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., participate in pre-scuba training Sept. 21.
U.S. Air Force members from the Special Tactics Training
U.S. Air Force members from the Special Tactics Training Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., rest on the side of the pool during pre-scuba training Sept. 21.
Chris Bosh from the Miami Heat answers questions from
Chris Bosh from the Miami Heat answers questions from the media during their 2010 training camp at the Aderholt Fitness Center, Hurlburt Field, Fla,. Sept. 27. This is the first time in 23 years the Heat has ta... More
U.S. Air Force members from the 23rd Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force members from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command, walk toward a C-130 Hercules at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 27, 2010. The airmen will practice combat operati... More
Senior Airman Steven Santos, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron,
Senior Airman Steven Santos, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, conducts air traffic control Dec. 10, 2010, at Eglin Air Force Base's Field 6, Fla., at night. Over a dozen 23rd STS Airmen parachuted from a C-130 in... More
Master Sgt. Paola West, Airman 1st Class John Vincent
Master Sgt. Paola West, Airman 1st Class John Vincent Airman Leadership School commandant, speaks during a memorial ceremony for Vincent, April 18, at Hurlburt Field's ALS. Vincent was killed by lightning 15 ye... More
Retired Chief Master Sgt. William Walter assembles
Retired Chief Master Sgt. William Walter assembles a Rocket Propelled Grenade launcher, April 26, at a range on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Mr. Walter, Air Force Special Operations Command A5 strike requirements... More
United States Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special
United States Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, explains the history of Maj. Gen. John Alison, USAF (Ret.) to airmen at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., July 15, 2011. Alison passed... More
Cannon hosts 22nd annual 'Cannon Appreciation Day'
Rosi Cory, Clovis Community College, serves food to Airman 1st Class Shawn Roraback, 27th Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technician, at the 22nd annual Cannon Appreciation Day held at ... More
A Special Operations pararescueman (PJ) from the 23rd
A Special Operations pararescueman (PJ) from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron (Red Team) secures a rappelling line to the training tower at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 20, 2011. PJs perform a wide variety of t... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Cloudier, a pararescueman
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Cloudier, a pararescueman (PJ) with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Red Team, practices new rappelling techniques on Hurlburt Field, Fla. PJ's are capable of deploying anywhere... More
A 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey receives
A 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey receives fuel from a 522 SOS, MC-130J Combat Shadow II aircraft, over the skies of New Mexico, Jan. 4, 2012. The 71 SOS is stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, N... More
A 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey receives
A 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey receives fuel from a 522 SOS, MC-130J Combat Shadow II aircraft over the skies of New Mexico, Jan. 4, 2012. The 71 SOS is stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, N... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with the civic leaders of Clovis at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 9, 2012. He addressed changes within AFSOC suc... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnnie Yellock Jr., a combat
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnnie Yellock Jr., a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, walks to his Bronze Star Medal ceremony, June 26, 2012 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Yellock received the Bro... More
From left, Senior Master Sgt. Manuel Martinez, Air
From left, Senior Master Sgt. Manuel Martinez, Air Force Special Operations Command A1 office, leads group physical training with his son, Alessandro, 7, June 29, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. AFSOC hosted a B... More
Airmen from the Special Tactics Training Squadron perform
Airmen from the Special Tactics Training Squadron perform physical training Aug. 16, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Airmen at the STTS approach fitness in an athletic way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dav... More
Robert Cademartori, son of Tech. Sgt. Allison Cademartori,
Robert Cademartori, son of Tech. Sgt. Allison Cademartori, contract specialist from 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron, stands in line after getting his face painted to resemble spider man during th... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Harrell, a vehicle
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Harrell, a vehicle maintenance craftsman from 823rd Red Horse Squadron, assists in loading a truck with cargo that will be shipped to McGuire Air Force Base in a restoration effo... More
Most fearsome weapon evolves
An MC-130J prototype arrives at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to receive modifications to become Air Force Special Operations Command's next generation gunship, the AC-130J Ghostrider, Jan. 3, 2013. The prototyp... More
The table of honor sits center of the room during an
The table of honor sits center of the room during an Order of the Sword ceremony held for retired Gen. Norton Schwartz at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Feb. 1, 2013. The table of... More
Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Brickey, United States Air Force
Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Brickey, United States Air Force Special Operations School force protection branch noncommissioned officer-in-charge, poses for a photo with Chief Master Sgt. James Brewster after receiving a ... More
A U.S. Air Force airman from the 23rd Special Tactics
A U.S. Air Force airman from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron jumps out of the back of a MH-47 Chinook helicopter at Wynnehaven Beach, Fla., April 9, 2013. The 23rd STS partnered with 160th Special Operations ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Jones, aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Jones, aircraft structural maintainer from Fabrication Flight, 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, prepares to sand equipment at Corrosion Control Facilit... More
Moving beyond PTSD: Help is available!
Master Sgt. James Haskell was an aerial gunner for most of his 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force. Now, he struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and says putting on a happy face to get through a day i... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joe Deslauriers and his
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joe Deslauriers and his wife, Lisa, await the beginning of the Bellingham, Mass., annual Memorial Day Parade, May 19, 2013. Deslauriers, an explosive ordnance disposal technician from... More
Staff Sgt. Alexander Para, a CV-22 Osprey aircraft
Staff Sgt. Alexander Para, a CV-22 Osprey aircraft flight engineer from the 8th Special Operations Squadron, performs a preflight inspection on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 25, 2013. The Osprey is a tiltrotor air... More
Two members from Blink Films visited Hurlburt Field,
Two members from Blink Films visited Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 25, 2013, to document the capabilities of the CV-22 Osprey aircraft. The documentation is part of Discovery Channel's "World's Top Five" documenta... More
Staff Sgt. Luke Schaefer, 25th Intelligence Squadron,
Staff Sgt. Luke Schaefer, 25th Intelligence Squadron, walks with his son at the beginning of the 18th Annual Sound of Independence celebration at the Soundside Marina on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 28, 2013. The... More
Senior Master Sgt. Mike West, 23rd Special Tactics
Senior Master Sgt. Mike West, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron superintendent of operations, directs his team during a Monster Mash challenge at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 28, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. ... More
A team of air commandos assigned to the 23rd Special
A team of air commandos assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron carry a zodiac to the water during a Monster Mash June 28, 2013, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. A Monster Mash is a competition which combines phys... More
Doris Day, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George
Doris Day, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day, receives a hug during a memorial service for Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day, a Medal of ... More
Airmen 1st Class Darius Thomas (left) and Sean Tolan
Airmen 1st Class Darius Thomas (left) and Sean Tolan (right) and Senior Airman Stefanie Simon (middle), members of the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard, pose for a studio portrait at the photo lab on Hurlburt Field, ... More
Army Special Forces members conduct "call-for-fire"
Army Special Forces members conduct "call-for-fire" training on Eglin Range, Fla., Oct. 30, 2013. The members are on Hurlburt Field for a two-week training course run by Hurlburt instructors. (U.S. Air Force ph... More
Army special forces members conduct "Call-for-Fire"
Army special forces members conduct "Call-for-Fire" training with an AC-130U Spooky Gunship over Eglin Range, Fla., Oct. 30, 2013. The members are on Hurlburt Field for a two-week training course, ran by Hurlb... More
Army Special Forces members review the mission during
Army Special Forces members review the mission during a training exercise on Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 5, 2013. The members are visiting Hurlburt Field for a two-week training course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior... More
Master Sgt. Delorean M. Sheridan smiles at his daughter
Master Sgt. Delorean M. Sheridan smiles at his daughter Kinsley, while Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Baradat and Tech. Sgt. Jeremy C. Whiddon look on during a 21st Special Tactics Squadron awards ceremony, presided... More
Col. Devin R. Wooden, 137th Special Operations Wing
Col. Devin R. Wooden, 137th Special Operations Wing commander (left), and Col. Kelly W. Cobble, outgoing 137th Special Operations Group commander (right), pose with the 137th SOG guide-on during the Group’s cha... More
Airman 1st Class Taylor Strickland, a heavy equipment
Airman 1st Class Taylor Strickland, a heavy equipment operator with the 823d RED HORSE Squadron, operates a rock-dump truck during a construction project at Camp James E. Rudder, Fla., March 21, 2018. Heavy equ... More
Airman 1st Class Gisele Garcia, a medical laboratory
Airman 1st Class Gisele Garcia, a medical laboratory technician with the 1st Special Operations Medical Support Squadron, draws blood for a routine physical at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 26, 2018. The 1st SOMD... More
An MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special
An MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron from Hurlburt Field, Florida, delivers pallets of supplies to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, to provide relief following Hurricane M... More
An F-22 Raptor from the Air Combat Command Raptor
An F-22 Raptor from the Air Combat Command Raptor Demonstration Team performs a demonstration during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field... More
Air Commandos with the 4th Special Operations Squadron
Air Commandos with the 4th Special Operations Squadron are presented Distinguished Flying Crosses by Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2018.... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses Air Commandos during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 22, 2018. During the ceremony, Web... More
Susana M. Martinez, Governor of New Mexico, signs an
Susana M. Martinez, Governor of New Mexico, signs an executive order at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., July 10, 2018. Martinez visited Cannon AFB to sign an executive order regarding all New Mexico boards and com... More
Team Mildenhall leaders salute during the arrival of
Team Mildenhall leaders salute during the arrival of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Heithold, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, Oct. 27, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Heithold visited the ... More
A U.S. National four-man bobsled team pushes from the
A U.S. National four-man bobsled team pushes from the start for their first run of the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation North American Cup at the Utah Olympic Park on Nov. 16, 2018, in Park City, U... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 557th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 557th Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (Red Horse) Squadron lay asphalt Dec. 2, 2014, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. C... More
Staff Sgt. Gentzel coined by AFSOC command chief
Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Caruso, command chief, Air Force Special Operations Command, coins Staff Sgt. Nicole Gentzel, airborne mission systems specialist, 193rd Special Operations Group, Feb. 8, 2015. Gentzel... More
U.S. Air Force crew chief with the 3rd Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force crew chief with the 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., readies an MQ-9 Reaper for an operations check in preparation for Emerald Warrior 2015 at Hurlburt Field, Fla... More
A Department of State member directs his teammates
A Department of State member directs his teammates to provide rear security after receiving small arms fire during a medical bilateral casualty evacuation for Emerald Warrior 2015 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.,... More
A member of the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron
A member of the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron (SOSS) prepares training surface to air missiles to engage incoming aircraft during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Drop Zone, Fla., April 22, 2015. Th... More
U.S. Air Force pilots prepare to perform air refueling
U.S. Air Force pilots prepare to perform air refueling in an MC-130J Combat Shadow II during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irr... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers, 21st Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force combat controllers, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, prepare the range for an AC-130 Gunship live-fire mission during Emerald Warrior at Camp Shelby, Miss., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior 2015 is ... More
A U.S. Army member of Bravo Company, 1-111th Aviation
A U.S. Army member of Bravo Company, 1-111th Aviation Battalion, observes the starting of a CH-47 Chinook during Emerald Warrior 2015, Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss., April 23, 2015. Two CH-4... More
A crew chief sits on a flight line awaiting for a Pilatus
A crew chief sits on a flight line awaiting for a Pilatus PC-12 to taxi during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 23, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular w... More
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System crew fires
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System crew fires a reduced range practice rocket in support of Emerald Warrior April 27, 2015, at Melrose Air Force Range N.M. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's on... More
A U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron flight
A U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron flight engineer reads the pre-flight checklist of a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2015. The primary mission of the 8t... More
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner speaks to AC-130U Spooky aircrew members during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 28, 2015. The 4 SOS plans, prepares and executes ... More
Members of the Chilean navy special operations forces
Members of the Chilean navy special operations forces and U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group clear a building during Emerald Warrior in Apalachicola, Fla., April 28, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of D... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress with the 96th
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress with the 96th Bomb Squadron prepares for take-off on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., before taking off to support Emerald Warrior, April 29, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Depa... More
U.S. Air Force aircrew, 130th Airlift Squadron, walk
U.S. Air Force aircrew, 130th Airlift Squadron, walk toward a C-130H Hercules to prepare for an extraction mission in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., 30, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Departm... More
Air Force Maj. Randy Metzger explains testing procedures
Air Force Maj. Randy Metzger explains testing procedures before students take their final exam for the Dynamics of International Terrorism course May 15 at the Camp Foster Theater. Metzger, the director, is res... More
The 137th Air Refueling Wing Commander Col. Devin R.
The 137th Air Refueling Wing Commander Col. Devin R. Wooden greets Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Heithold, Air Force Special Operations Command commander before a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Will Rogers Air National Guard... More
Air Commandos and members of the local community partake
Air Commandos and members of the local community partake in a buffet of traditional Latin food during the Hispanic Heritage luncheon Sept. 25, 2015, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Hispanic Heritage Month origin... More
A U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat
A U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller assists a Nepalese Mahabir Ranger cut into a wall during collapsed structure training Oct. 16, 2017, in Kathmandu, Nepal. 320th STS operators te... More
Philip Blackwell, 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Philip Blackwell, 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sheet metal mechanic, attaches an Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130H’s clam shell door with the assistance of fellow mechanic Brian Tindall.
Cannon EMT proves to be trusted care hero
Senior Airman Paul Alkoby, 27th Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, stands just outside the clinic March 2, 2016, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Alkoby has come to the a... More
Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold, Air Force Special Operations
Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, listens to an overview of the acceleration plan at Robins Air Force Base. Heithold was briefed on the programmed depot maintenance plan... More
Senior Airman Jonathan Hair, a fitness specialist with
Senior Airman Jonathan Hair, a fitness specialist with the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron, inspects the expiration date of a chicken wrap at the Aderholt Fitness Center, Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar... More
Tech Sgt. Antwon Mcphail, a dental laboratory technician
Tech Sgt. Antwon Mcphail, a dental laboratory technician with the 1st Special Operations Dental Squadron, shapes a mouth guard at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 18, 2016. The dental laboratory creates mouth applia... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers with the 24th Special
U.S. Air Force combat controllers with the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct live fire and close air support proficiency training during Emerald Warrior 16 May 10, 2016, at Eglin Range, Fla. Emerald Warrior ... More
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II taxis on the flightline
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II taxis on the flightline during Emerald Warrior 16, May 3, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operation Command sponsored mission rehearsal exerc... More
A U.S. Air Force special tactics team member assigned
A U.S. Air Force special tactics team member assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing, prepares to land from a MC-130J Commando II after a high altitude low opening jump over Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 3, 20... More
U.S. Air Force airmen administer intravenous therapy
U.S. Air Force airmen administer intravenous therapy at Eglin Range, Fla., May, 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exer... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat controllers
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat controllers from the 24th Special Operations Wing jump out of an MC-130J Commando II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior. Emerald Warrio... More
Aerial gunners with the 4th Special Operations Squadron
Aerial gunners with the 4th Special Operations Squadron load 105mm and 40mm rounds onto a U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship before performing live fire close air support operations during Exercise Emerald W... More
U.S. Air Force Special Operations C-130s sit on the
U.S. Air Force Special Operations C-130s sit on the ramp during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 5, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal... More
A U.S. Air Force aerial gunner assigned to the 8th
A U.S. Air Force aerial gunner assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron waits for takeoff on a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior 2016 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 5, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Spe... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jackie Bennett, an apache crew chief
U.S. Army Spc. Jackie Bennett, an apache crew chief with Alpha Troop, 617th Calvary, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Infantry Division, performs maintenance on an AH-64 Apache during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at... More
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator from the
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator from the 4th Special Operations Squadron reloads a 105mm cannon on an AC-130U Spooky during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16, May 6, 2016, over Eglin Range, Fla. Emerald War... More
Emerald Warrior 2016, Hurlburt Field, Florida
U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II aircrew members from the 1st Special Operations Wing discuss pre-flight checks during Exercise Emerald Warrior 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 5, 2016. Emerald Warrior ... More
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer with the 4th Special
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer with the 4th Special Operations Squadron performs pre-flight checks on an AC-130U Spooky gunship during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 7, 2016. Emerald... More
A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman assigned to
A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing waits on a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Fort Eustis, Va., before conducting fr... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brennin Hill, a 9th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brennin Hill, a 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, wraps a cord at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 9, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Speci... More
Solar panels power a joint operation center at Hurlburt
Solar panels power a joint operation center at Hurlburt Field, Fla., during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 May 10, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise du... More
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator works with
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator works with a civilian contractor to trouble-shoot the weapons system on an AC-130W Stinger II during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 May 10, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. E... More
U.S. Army Soldiers simulate capturing a high-value
U.S. Army Soldiers simulate capturing a high-value target at Naval Station Pascagoula, Miss., May 10, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mis... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache hovers over the flightline
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache hovers over the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal e... More