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Feb. 22, 2019
11-day, 830-mile ruck march honors fallen special tactics Airmen

Twenty special tactics Airmen began an 11-day ruck march at 2:00 a.m. Feb. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, Texas, and will be traveling 830 miles to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The Airmen are rucking to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, who was killed in Afghanistan Nov. 27,
Feb. 21, 2019
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen plan 830-mile ruck in honor of fallen

Twenty Special Tactics Airmen will ruck from Medina Annex at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller, who was killed in Afghanistan on Nov. 27, 2018, and in honor of the other 19 Special Tactics Airmen who
Feb. 8, 2019
Commander of Special Tactics enterprise promoted to brigadier general

Hundreds of family, friends and teammates gathered as U.S. Air Force Col. Claude K. Tudor, Jr., commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony Feb. 8, here.
Feb. 1, 2019
Memorial held for ST Airman killed in off-duty accident

Staff Sgt. Jorge Hernandez was high spirited, compassionate, gracious, strong willed and fearless. Teammates and friends pointed to the 26 year old La Quinta, California, native as the one who lifted everyone’s spirits with his goofy, cockeyed smile and enthusiasm for life.
Jan. 24, 2019
‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Known for his grit, loyalty, unwavering character, and the author of quick-witted military cadences, often referred to as “jodies,” Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin was tough, dedicated, and easy going—often making light of difficult situations.He was a good teammate, a selfless friend and a true patriot who
Jan. 17, 2019
24th SOW paves way with innovated human performance programing method

How does someone prepare themselves for a 4-day operation, where they are on the go, but must remain vigilant and clear-headed to deliver airpower onto the battlefield…. with limited sleep?The answer isn’t simple and likely has something to do with years of training, but at the 24th Special
Jan. 11, 2019
Special Warfare TISC opens doors to solve tomorrow’s problems, dedicated to ST founder

The Special Warfare Technical Integration Support Center opened its doors during a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony in Fort Walton Beach, Jan. 11, as the newly named Col. John T. Carney Center of Excellence.With the name of “Coach” Carney embodied within the 25,000 square foot facility, the
Jan. 3, 2019
Special Tactics Airman killed in off duty incident

Staff Sgt. Jorge A. Hernandez, 26, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, died in an off duty incident in Nashville, Tennessee, Tuesday. The incident is currently under investigation.
Dec. 10, 2018
Grit and determination: AFSOC Airmen slide with Team USA bobsled

Two Airmen within Air Force Special Operations Command were selected to compete with the USA Bobsled team this year. Capt. Dakota Lynch, a U-28A pilot with the 34th Special Operations Squadron, and Capt. Chris Walsh, a Special Tactics officer with the 24th Special Operations Wing, are push athletes
Dec. 6, 2018
Fallen Special Tactics operator remembered during hometown memorial

Hundreds of Special Tactics Airmen, family and friends gathered to commemorate a fallen teammate, son, fiancé, and warrior during a memorial service, Dec. 6, 2018, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The memorial honored the life and legacy of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics

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