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  • Inside 492nd SOW's new Special Operations Advisor Teams

    Air Force Special Operations Command’s Special Operations Advisor Teams are quietly shaping the future of global security. Operating under the 492nd Special Operations Wing, these highly trained teams are experts in building partner capacity, fostering long-term relationships with regionally aligned

  • Emerald Warrior proves AFSOC's agile combat readiness

    The Air Commandos of Air Force Special Operations Command are preparing to operate in contested environments during Emerald Warrior 25.2, held in multiple locations across Arizona and California, July 21 – Aug. 11, 2025. This iteration of Emerald Warrior, part of the Department of the Air Force’s

  • 492nd Special Operations Wing welcomes new leadership

    Members of the 492nd Special Operations Wing welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony held at Hurlburt Field on June 18. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony as Col. Zak Blom assumed command from

  • Submissions Open for Thunder Dome 2026 Innovation Competition

    Are you an Air Commando with an innovative idea that gets after strategic competition but need funding? If so, now is your chance to submit your idea for the opportunity to receive capital. The submission window is now open for AFSOC’s innovation competition known as Thunder Dome. All submissions

  • WRANGB hosts arrival ceremony for OA-1K Skyraider II

    The 137th Special Operations Wing held a welcome ceremony for the arrival of OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, June 07, 2025, Oklahoma City. The Skyraider II is a cost-effective, versatile aircraft that will provide essential support for operations outlined in the

  • AFSOC 35th Anniversary Events

    This year marks Air Force Special Operations Command’s 35th anniversary and Air Commandos are invited to attend a variety of events to celebrate.   For its 35th anniversary, the AFSOC community is coming together to commemorate three and a half decades of unwavering dedication, and honor the brave