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Oct. 3, 2022
Fort Walton Beach High School Military Appreciation Night

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - Members from the 1st and 24th Special Operations Wing attended the Military Appreciation Night football game hosted by Fort Walton Beach High School Sept. 30, 2022.
Sept. 20, 2022
LEGAL NOTICE

Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the estate of Staff Sergeant James McKenzie, 24th Special Operations Wing, please contact the Summary Court Officer/Personal Property Representative Captain Daniel Tabor at COMM: (910) 927-7694 or Email: tabord@socom.mil.
Sept. 14, 2022
“Truly an honor.”: SOST member recognized as Air Force OAY

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandon Blake, a special operations surgical team member assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing, is set to be recognized as one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at the 2022 Air, Space & Cyber Conference Sep. 19-21.
Sept. 13, 2022
Fallen Combat Controller honored in operator strength competition

The World’s Strongest Operator competition was hosted in Allen, TX on Sept. 9. The event honored U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin.
June 10, 2022
24 SOW’s 10th Anniversary at Hurlburt

12 June marks the 10th anniversary of the 24 SOW at Hurlburt Field.
June 1, 2022
Using VR through VALOR to improve combat casualty care

The 24th Special Operations Wing Surgeon General’s office has implemented the use of virtual reality training devices, in partnership with SimX, throughout special tactics to maintain the critical pararescueman’s skill in an ever-changing operational environment.
May 26, 2022
Oregon Special Tactics Airmen Save Lives in Idaho

Two civilians in Idaho are alive today thanks to the quick and skillful reaction of some of America’s most elite service members.
May 16, 2022
24th SOW Special Tactics Airman receives Silver Star

On Jan. 28, 2017, an assault force set out for a direct-action raid deep into enemy territory near Yemen. Following an eight-kilometer infill to the set point, the assault force immediately took heavy and effective fire. One Airman, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Haggett, a Pararescueman with the
April 20, 2022
Air Commando Tests Stamina and Builds Relationships during Best Ranger Competition

Imagine yourself going through months of training for a rigorous event just to lose your teammate to an injury weeks prior and have to drop out. Now, imagine being the only U.S. Air Force member in a group of over 100 U.S. Army soldiers - well, this is exactly the situation U.S. Air Force Capt.
Dec. 1, 2021
Pushing to the limit: Special Tactics Airmen compete together for Team USA Bobsled

For the first time ever, two Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing competed together in a major competition for Team USA Bobsledding Nov. 28-29, 2021 at Park City, Utah. U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Officer Maj. Chris Walsh and Staff Sgt. Matt Beach, a combat

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