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June 30, 2025
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
June 10, 2025
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
June 8, 2025
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
May 5, 2025
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
April 22, 2025
Hurlburt Field to require Real ID for base access

Any person requesting access to Hurlburt Field, to include active duty sponsored guests, will need to present a Real ID beginning May 7, 2025.
April 22, 2025
Skyraider II at Will Rogers ANGB, Ushers in New Era of Special Operations Training

The 492nd Special Operations Wing, in partnership with the 137th SOW, Air National Guard, welcomed the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II earlier this month. The Skyraider II is a cost-effective, versatile aircraft that will provide close air support, armed intelligence, surveillance and
April 8, 2025
Hurlburt Field recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention Month, encourages Airmen to 'Step Forward'

The month of April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and the Department of Defense’s theme this year is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.”The initiative aims to inspire individuals to take action—intervening when warning signs appear, supporting survivors, and fostering a
April 3, 2025
Air Force Special Operations Command accepts the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II

The Skyraider II officially joins the Air Force Special Operations Command fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft here on April 3, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Pregnant aircrew policy updates to reduce risk

Air Force oversight for risk assessment of pregnant aircrew is being raised to the Major Command level based on feedback from medical professionals across the service.
March 25, 2025
TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now

The TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available April 1.To retain health records, download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.

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