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Nov. 11, 2021
24th SOW vice delivers keynote speech at Women Veterans Memorial unveiling

Col. Allison Black, vice commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations Command, delivered the keynote speech at the unveiling ceremony of the Okaloosa County Women Veterans Memorial in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Nov. 11, 2021. The memorial, located at Veterans Park on
Sept. 24, 2021
Special Tactics unites with South American partners on training to save lives

"United to save lives” or “Unidos para salvar vidas”… is the powerful motto behind exercise Ángel de los Andes Cooperación VII, a Colombian-led search and rescue disaster relief exercise bringing together over 740 participants from across the Americas from Aug. 30-Sept. 10, 2021 in Rionegro,
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 15, 2021
Answering the call: Special Tactics Airmen conclude Haiti earthquake relief efforts

Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing concluded their response to augment humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti on Sept. 2, 2021 following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, which hit the country Aug. 14. The Special Tactics Airmen were alerted on the morning of Aug. 16 that they
Aug. 18, 2021
Special Tactics Airmen augment Haiti earthquake humanitarian relief efforts

Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing are currently responding to a request to augment humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Aug. 14.
Aug. 5, 2021
AFSOC joins Michigan ANG, ACC in conducting historic highway landing

ALPENA, Michigan-- Air Force Special Operations Command units, including Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing, as well as C-146A Wolfhound aircraft assigned to the 492nd and 919th Special Operations Wings, participated in the first ever intentional landing of modern aircraft
Aug. 3, 2021
Quiet Professionals bring the noise to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021

Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command 1st, 24th, 27th, 492nd, 137th, and 193rd Special Operations Wings treated airshow attendees with a full-fledged combat search and rescue simulation July 29, 2021.The airpower demonstration involved multiple aircraft, live narration simulating
June 14, 2021
Special Tactics Airman earns Airman's Medal for heroism

A Special Tactics Airman in the Kentucky Air National Guard was awarded the Airman's Medal for risking his life to save others while responding to a car crash near Louisville.
June 4, 2021
Special Tactics community welcomes new wing commander

Families, friends and members of the Hurlburt Field and Special Tactics community gathered to welcome the new commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing during a change of command ceremony June 4, 2021 at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations
May 27, 2021
Special Tactics combat controller remembered with building dedication

As memorial day weekend approaches, members of the military community take time to reflect on the sacrifice of their fellow service members killed in action. The Special Tactics community specifically kicked off the weekend of remembrance with a special tribute for one of those brave warriors. The

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