Members of the Chilean navy special operations forces
Members of the Chilean navy special operations forces and U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group detain a mock suspect during Emerald Warrior in Apalachicola, Fla., April 28, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department... More
Two U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron
Two U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunners secure cargo on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 28, 2015. The 4th SOS plans, prepares and executes AC... 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 sits on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. before taking off on a mission in support of Emerald Warrior, April 29, 2015. Emerald Wa... More
Members of the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group board
Members of the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group board a C-130H Hercules after completing an extraction mission in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Dep... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing, parachute from a MC-130J Commando II after a high altitude low opening jump,over Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 3, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior A... 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
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
U.S. Air Force Airmen transport simulated patients
U.S. Air Force Airmen transport simulated patients to a MC-130J Commando II at Eglin Range, Fla., May, 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers prepare a runway
U.S. Air Force combat controllers prepare a runway for U.S. aircraft during Emerald Warrior 2016 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 5, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehe... More
An aerial gunner with the 4th Special Operations Squadron
An aerial gunner with the 4th Special Operations Squadron pauses while loading 105mm rounds onto a U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship before performing live fire close air support operations during Exercise... More
An MC-130J Commando II taxis on the flightline during
An MC-130J Commando II taxis on the flightline during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 5, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Fritsch, a crew
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Fritsch, a crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs maintenance on an AC-130U Spooky during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlbu... 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 checks the landing zone during freefall jump operations on a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to 5th Battalion, 159th Aviatio... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship special missions
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship special missions aviator with the 4th Special Operations Squadron prepares for engine start-up during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 7, 2016. Em... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with 9th Special Operations Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen with 9th Special Operations Squadron prepare to set up a forward air refueling point from an MC-130J Commando II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 9, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. E... 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
U.S. Army Soldiers question a simulated high-value
U.S. Army Soldiers question a simulated 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
U.S. Air Force special missions aviators operate the
U.S. Air Force special missions aviators operate the fire-control systems on an AC-130W Stinger II during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 May 10, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Oper... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship prepares to
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship prepares to take off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehe... More
A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman with the 24th
A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman with the 24th Special Operations Wing conducts call for fire and close air support proficiency training during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 on Eglin Range, Fla., May 10, 2... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache conducts close air support
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache conducts close air support training over Eglin Range, Fla., during Emerald Warrior 16 May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exe... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 Chargers, Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va., checks the surroundings of an MH-60S Seahawk during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Eglin Range, Fla., ... More
A member of the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron
A member of the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron goes over pre-flight checklist during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2015. The C-130 UK J was used to transport personnel from Bravo ... More
Department of State members transfer an injured patient
Department of State members transfer an injured patient to a HH-60 Black Hawk during the medical bilateral casualty evacuation portion of Emerald Warrior at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald W... More
A U.S. Air Force combat controller, 21st Special Tactics
A U.S. Air Force combat controller, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, talks to a AC-130 Gunship conducting a live-fire mission during Emerald Warrior at Camp Shelby, Miss., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior 2015 is ... More
Personnel from the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron
Personnel from the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron (SOSS) await the landing of high altitude low opening jumpers during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Drop Zone, Fla., April 22, 2015. The 1st SOSS d... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group ride in a CH-47 Chinook during fast rope insertion and extraction training as part of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrio... More
A U.S. Air Force crew member sits aboard an AC-130
A U.S. Air Force crew member sits aboard an AC-130 Spectre before takeoff during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 23, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular... More
A U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron flight
A U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron flight engineer completes pre-flight checks on a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2015. The primary mission of the 8th S... More
A member of the Chilean navy special operations forces
A member of the Chilean navy special operations forces holds security during Emerald Warrior in Apalachicola, Fla., April 28, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exercise... More
A 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner, right,
A 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner, right, briefs U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Thompson, 96th Operations Group commander, on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April ... More
Control dials show information on a U.S. Air Force
Control dials show information on a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., before taking off on a misison in support of Emerald Warrior, April 29, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Depa... More
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster, 130th Airlift Squadron,
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster, 130th Airlift Squadron, guides a tactical vehicle onto a C-130H Hercules during an extraction mission in support of a Emerald Warrior, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30, 2015. Emerald ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing, parachute from a MC-130J Commando II after a high altitude low opening jump over Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 3, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior A... 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
U.S. Air Force Airmen transport simulated patients
U.S. Air Force Airmen transport simulated patients to a MC-130J Commando II at Eglin Range, Fla., May, 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored... 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
U.S. Air Force combat controllers prepare a runway
U.S. Air Force combat controllers prepare a runway for U.S. aircraft during Emerald Warrior 2016 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 5, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehe... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship reconnaissance
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship reconnaissance systems officer with the 4th Special Operations Squadron plugs in his communication equipment before performing live fire close air support operations duri... More
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs with the 1st Special Operations
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform engine checks on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 6, 2016. Emerald Warrior i... More
A U.S. Air Force navigator with the 16th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force navigator with the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., looks over mission paperwork prior to take off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May ... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship special missions
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship special missions aviator with the 4th Special Operations Squadron performs pre-flight checks during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 7, 2016. Emer... 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 conducts a freefall jump from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Fort Eustis, Va.,... More
U.S Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 9th Special
U.S Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron lookout over the Florida countryside as their MC-130J Commando II carries cargo during Exercise Emerald Warrior 2016, May 7, 2016, at Hu... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with 9th Special Operations Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen with 9th Special Operations Squadron prepare to set up a forward air refueling point from an MC-130J Commando II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 9, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. E... More
U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 24th
U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct call for fire and close air support proficiency training during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 on Eglin Range, Fla., May 10, 2016... More
A U.S. Army soldier sets up a communications satellite
A U.S. Army soldier sets up a communications satellite at Naval Station Pascagoula, Miss., May 10, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored missio... 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. Army AH-64D Apache uses trees for concealment
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache uses trees for concealment at Eglin Range, Fla., during close air support training at Emerald Warrior 16 May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mi... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship prepares to
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship prepares to take off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehe... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky takes off at Hurlburt
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky takes off at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise dur... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 Chargers, Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va., fires from an MH-60S Seahawk during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Eglin Range, Fla., May 12, 2016. Em... More
Personnel from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special
Personnel from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group board a C-130 UK J from the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2015. The C-1... More
A member of the Chilean air force marshals a high altitude
A member of the Chilean air force marshals a high altitude low opening jumper into the landing zone during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Drop Zone, Fla., April 22, 2015. Personnel from the Chilean air forc... More
A U.S. Army Soldier from the 7th Special Forces Group
A U.S. Army Soldier from the 7th Special Forces Group takes a picture of a fellow soldier in a CH-47 Chinook during fast rope insertion and extraction training as part of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla.... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers, 21st Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force combat controllers, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, prepare the range for a AC-130 Gunship live-fire at Camp Shelby, Miss., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior 2015 is the Department of Defense's only... More
A U.S. Air Force crew chief gives a thumbs-up to AC-130
A U.S. Air Force crew chief gives a thumbs-up to AC-130 Spectre crew members during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 23, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregu... More
A U.S. Army member of Bravo Company, 1-111th Aviation
A U.S. Army member of Bravo Company, 1-111th Aviation Battalion, pilots a CH-47 Chinook during Emerald Warrior 2015, Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss., April 23, 2015. Two CH-47s were tasked to s... More
A U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron flight
A U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron flight engineer completes pre-flight checks on a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2015. The primary mission of the 8th S... More
A member of the Chilean navy special operations forces
A member of the Chilean navy special operations forces guards a mock suspect during Emerald Warrior in Apalachicola, Fla., April 28, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare e... More
Two U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron
Two U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunners load 105 mm rounds onto the ammo storage rack of an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 28, 2015. The 4th SO... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress pilot with the
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress pilot with the 96th Bomb Squadron writes notes on the window of the aircraft before taking off on a mission in support of Emerald Warrior, April 29, 2015. Emerald Warrior is... More
Members of the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group board
Members of the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group board a C-130H Hercules after completing an extraction mission in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Dep... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 24th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 24th Special Operations Wing, lands after a high altitude low opening jump from a MC-130J Commando II over Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 3, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Air... More
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster with the 27th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster with the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., sits inside a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 16, May 3, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. E... 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
U.S. Air Force Airmen load simulated patients onto
U.S. Air Force Airmen load simulated patients onto a MC-130J Commando II at Eglin Range, Fla., May, 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mi... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers prepare a runway
U.S. Air Force combat controllers prepare a runway for U.S. aircraft during Emerald Warrior 2016 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 5, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehe... More
U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship sensor operators
U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship sensor operators with the 4th Special Operations Squadron accomplish pre-flight checks before performing live fire close air support operations during Exercise Emerald Warr... More
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs with the 1st Special Operations
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform engine runs on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 6, 2016. Emerald Warrior is ... More
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer with the 16th Special
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer with the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., performs pre-flight checks prior to take off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla.,... 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 conducts a freefall jump from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Fort Eustis, Va.,... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship flight engineer
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship flight engineer with the 4th Special Operations Squadron performs pre-flight checks during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 7, 2016. Emerald Warri... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, 9th Special Operations Squadron and the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron connect a refueling hose t... More
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk lands at Naval Station
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk lands at Naval Station Pascagoula, Miss., May 10, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercis... 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
U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 24th
U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct call for fire and close air support proficiency training during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 on Eglin Range, Fla., May 10, 2016... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache flies over Eglin Range, Fla.,
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache flies over Eglin Range, Fla., during close air support training at Emerald Warrior 16 May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exe... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky flies over Hurlburt
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky flies over Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise durin... More
U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 4th Special
U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron discuss pre-flight plans under the shade of an AC-130U Spooky gunship during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 Chargers, Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va., fires from an MH-60S Seahawk during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Eglin Range, Fla., May 12, 2016. Em... More
A member of the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron
A member of the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron observes the engine performance of the C-130 UK J during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2015. The C-130 UK J was used to transport pe... More
A member of the Chilean air force lands after completing
A member of the Chilean air force lands after completing a high altitude low opening jump during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Drop Zone, Fla., April 22, 2015. Personnel from the Chilean air force particip... More
A Special Forces soldier from the Netherlands fast-ropes
A Special Forces soldier from the Netherlands fast-ropes out of a CH-47 Chinook during fast rope insertion and extraction training as part of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald War... More
A U.S. Army member of Bravo Company, 1-111th Aviation
A U.S. Army member of Bravo Company, 1-111th Aviation Battalion, completes pre-flight checks of a CH-47 Chinook during Emerald Warrior 2015, Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss., April 23, 2015. Two... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers gear-up before boarding
U.S. Air Force combat controllers gear-up before boarding a C-130 Chilean Hercules during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 23, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only ... More
A U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron flight
A U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron flight engineer sits in a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2015. The primary mission of the 8th SOS is insertion, extrac... More
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner loads 105 mm rounds onto the ammo storage rack of an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 28, 2015. The 4th SOS ... More
A member of the Chilean navy special operations forces
A member of the Chilean navy special operations forces keeps watch on a mock suspect during Emerald Warrior in Apalachicola, Fla., April 28, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular w... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress pilot with the
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress pilot with the 96th Bomb Squadron conducts pre-flight inspections before taking off on a mission in support of Emerald Warrior, April 29, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Depart... More
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster, 130th Airlift Squadron,
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster, 130th Airlift Squadron, secures a tactical vehicle to a C-130H Hercules during an extraction mission in support of Emerald Warrior, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30, 2015. Emerald War... More
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster with the 27th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster with the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., speaks into a headset inside of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 16, May 3, 2016, at Hu... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing, successfully land from a high altitude low opening jump from a MC-130J Commando II over Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 3, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by S... 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
A C-146A Wolfhound lands at Eglin Range, Fla. during
A C-146A Wolfhound lands at Eglin Range, Fla. during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16, May, 4, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise during which joint speci... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers watch as an MC-130J
U.S. Air Force combat controllers watch as an MC-130J Commando II lands at a seized airfield during Emerald Warrior 2016 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 5, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Comman... More
U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship pilot with the
U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship pilot with the 4th Special Operations Squadron accomplishes pre-flight checks before performing live fire close air support operations during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at... More
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer with the 16th Special
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer with the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., performs pre-flight checks prior to take off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., ... More
U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Fernando Paez, Alpha Troop
U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Fernando Paez, Alpha Troop 6-17 Calvary, 4th Infantry Brigade Apache crew chief, performs maintenance on an AH-64D Apache during Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 6, 2016.... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 24th Special
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing board a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Fort Eustis, Va., after a freefall jump during Exercise Eme... More