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Dec. 17, 2020
Air Force Special Tactics, 7th SFG(A) team up to enhance Colombian SOF precision strike capability

The 24th Special Operations Wing helped host and participate in a subject matter expert exchange for members of the Colombian Joint Special Operations Command Nov. 8-13, 2020, to enhance the partner’s air-ground integration and joint terminal attack controller program. The week-long foreign partner
Dec. 21, 2019
Fallen Special Tactics Airman remembered with hometown memorial

Hundreds of Special Tactics operators, family and friends gathered to commemorate a fallen teammate, husband, father, brother, son and man of faith during a memorial service, Dec. 21, 2019, in Richardson, Texas.The service honored the life of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff, a Special Tactics
Nov. 22, 2019
Special Tactics Airman battled through injuries, awarded Silver Star

Today, family, friends and teammates gathered as U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presented the Silver Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special
Nov. 15, 2019
Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star for countering overwhelming Afghan ambush

What began as a typical reconnaissance patrol during a brisk November in Afghanistan quickly took a devastating turn for the worst. 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
Sept. 20, 2019
Seasoned STO, Air Force Triathlete retires after 24 years of service

It takes a certain amount of grit and determination to survive in the world of special operations, it requires even more to lead and command the most decorated Air Force community since 9/11. After 24 years of dedicated service, U.S. Air Force Col. Spencer Cocanour, former vice commander of the 24th
Aug. 1, 2019
Special Tactics partners with conventional forces and allies in USAFE-led Operation Rapid Forge

Over 400 Airmen, including two Special Tactics troops from different units, joined forces with partner nations for Operation Rapid Forge, from July 8 to July 26, across the European theater. Operation Rapid Forge is a United States Air Forces in Europe-led mission to enhance readiness and tests the
July 18, 2019
22nd STS hone global access capabilities

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, exit a C-130H Hercules aircraft during static line jump training at a range on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 24, 2019. Special Tactics Airmen train to land safely in a planned
June 24, 2019
24th SOW welcomes new commander to charge sole ST wing

Hundreds of Air Commandos, families and friends gathered to welcome the new commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing during an assumption of command ceremony, here, today. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, introduced U.S. Air Force Col. Matt
June 6, 2019
Air Commandos with the 352nd Special Operations Wing conduct Staff Ride in preparation for D-Day

“Given our location in the U.K., we were allowed to visit the airfields that were used for bombing campaigns and troop carrier actions in World War II, and D-Day June 5th and 6th in particular,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Keith Snook, commander of the 7th Special Operations Squadron, based at RAF
May 29, 2019
NASCAR honors fallen Special Tactics Airman

Family members and teammates of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin attend the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Miles of Remembrance race on May 26, 2019, Concord, North Carolina. Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller, was killed in action when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni

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