Feb. 22, 2021 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with
Dec. 8, 2020 Special Tactics Airman to be awarded Air Force Cross Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations Command, will be awarded the nation’s second highest medal for gallantry against an armed enemy of the U.S. in combat.
Nov. 20, 2020 Air Force selects Kirtland AFB for AC-130J FTU The Air Force selected Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico as the preferred location for the relocation of the AC-130J Ghostrider Formal Training Unit from Hurlburt Field, Florida.
Nov. 18, 2020 53rd WEG hosts simultaneous WSEPs in Florida, Utah The evaluations included more than 86 aircraft participating at two installations, Tyndall Air Force Base and Hill AFB, Utah, in live-fire air-to-air and air-to-ground evaluations.
Nov. 3, 2020 AFSOC transformation begins with people After nearly 20 years of fighting the Global War on Terrorism, processes and decisions formulated to address an almost singular focus on counter-violent extremist organizations are being challenged, as AFSOC transforms to the “AFSOC We Will Need.”
Oct. 5, 2020 24th SOW transitions responsibility of the 17th STS In August 2013, the squadron, originally known as the 17th Air Operations Support Squadron, was re-designated as the 17th STS by then-Col. Robert Armfield, the 24th SOWs first wing commander.
Sept. 5, 2020 Special Tactics unit surpasses 6,900 days combating war in Middle East For the men and women of the 17th Special Tactics Squadron, since their initial response to the GWOT in October 2001, there have been no breaks in deployments and combat operations for more than 6,900 days in support of operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel and Resolute
July 20, 2020 SecAF visits Pope Army Airfield Barrett spent the day meeting and discussing joint operations and the integral part the Air Force plays during global responses.
July 13, 2020 Special tactics Airmen integrate combat capabilities during exercise Commando Crucible To meet the standards required for deployment, special tactics teams completed exercise Commando Crucible, from June 18-July 3, at Hurlburt Field and in Kinston, North Carolina.
June 10, 2020 Special tactics wing, AFRL develop smartphone app to mitigate COVID-19 risk Medical and Preservation of the force and family team members of the 24th Special Operations Wing, headquartered at Hurlburt Field teamed up with the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a way to monitor special tactics operators’ health status during the pandemic straight from their
May 28, 2020 AFRL, AFSOC launch palletized weapons from cargo plane This successful Phase I operational demonstration represents a milestone in executing a palletized munitions airdrop, which refers to the delivery of a large volume of air-launched weapons at any given time.
May 1, 2020 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 29, 2020 Special Tactics Airmen support vital training, maintain readiness through COVID-19 Special Tactics Airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron conducted interoperability training with the 14th Weapons Squadron assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School detachment at Hurlburt Field for a special operations force exercise, April 22.
Nov. 26, 2019 Special tactics Airman battled through injuries, presented with Silver Star Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a special tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing was presented with the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony, Nov. 22.
Nov. 25, 2019 Special tactics chief awarded Silver Star for countering overwhelming Afghan ambush U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned as the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent, delivered thousands of pounds of munition, securing the safety of his joint and partner forces, and now he’s receiving the Silver Star Medal.