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190730-F-BS937-1005

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth O’Brien, special tactics section chief from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, stands in front of a zodiac boat at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2019. O’Brien was selected as one of the 2019 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. An Air Force selection board considered 36 nominees and selected 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Axt (left), director of staff with the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Hopfensperger (center) and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Barret Williams, combat controllers with the 24th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, participate in an Air Force Research Laboratory panel at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 20, 2019. (courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Axt (left), director of staff with the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Hopfensperger (center) and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Barret Williams, combat controllers with the 24th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, participate in an Air Force Research Laboratory panel at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 20, 2019. (courtesy photo)

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190716-F-SV792-0206

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft during a forward arming and refueling point mission as part of Operation Rapid Forge on Amari Air Base, Estonia, July 16, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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190716-F-SV792-0206

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operator stands ready to marshal USAFE aircraft into place during a forward arming and refueling point mission as part of exercise Operation Rapid Forge at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, July 16, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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190716-F-SV792-0206

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operator marshals an MC-130J Commando II into place during a forward arming and refueling point mission as part of exercise Operation Rapid Forge at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, July 16, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. The MC-130J Commando II, and aircrew, are able to execute refueling missions in austere, sensitive or hostile territories. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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190716-F-SV792-0206

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operator monitors communications while logistics readiness Airmen fuel an F-15E Strike Eagle during a forward arming and refueling point mission as part of Operation Rapid Forge at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, July 23, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, with the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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190716-F-SV792-0206

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operator marshals an F-15 Strike Eagle to a forward arming and refueling point mission with USAFE aircraft during Operation Rapid Forge at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, July 18, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, with the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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190716-F-SV792-0206

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators offload tactical vehicles from an MC-130J Commando II to conduct a forward arming and refueling point mission with USAFE aircraft during Operation Rapid Forge at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, July 16, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. The MC-130J Commando II, and aircrew, are able to execute refueling missions in austere, sensitive or hostile territories. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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190716-F-SV792-0206

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator stands by while his team conducts a forward arming and refueling point mission with USAFE aircraft during Operation Rapid Forge on Amari Air Base, Estonia, July 16, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. The MC-130J Commando II, and aircrew, are able to execute refueling missions in austere, sensitive or hostile territories. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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190716-F-SV792-0206

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft during a forward arming and refueling point mission as part of Operation Rapid Forge on Amari Air Base, Estonia, July 16, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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22nd STS hone global access capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, dives alongside the remnants of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, June 27, 2019. Special Tactics is a special operations ground force comprised of highly trained Airmen who solve air to ground problems across the spectrum of conflict and crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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22nd STS hone global access capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, lands safely after a static line jump during training at a range on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 25, 2019. Special Tactics Airmen jump into hostile or austere environments as an alternate insertion, when aircraft cannot land in enemy territory or rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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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, prepare to dive the remnants of the USS Arizona below the surface in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, June 27, 2019. Special Tactics is U.S. Special Operation Command’s tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force’s special operations ground force, enabling global access, precision strike, personnel recovery operations and battlefield surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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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, prepare to land after a static line jump during training at a range on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 25, 2019. Special Tactics Airmen train to land safely in a planned drop zone and conduct their mission, whether it be personnel recovery, airfield reconnaissance and establishment or special operations air integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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22nd STS hone global access capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, conducts a static line jump from a C-130H Hercules aircraft during training at a range on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 24, 2019. Special Tactics is a special operations ground force comprised of highly trained Airmen who solve air to ground problems across the spectrum of conflict and crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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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 25, 2019. Special Tactics Airmen jump into hostile or austere environments as an alternate insertion, when aircraft cannot land in enemy territory or rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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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 drop zone and conduct their mission, whether it be personnel recovery, airfield reconnaissance and establishment or special operations air integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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24th SOW welcomes new commander to charge sole ST wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, right, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, salutes U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Wing, after receiving the unit guidon during an assumption of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 24, 2019. Allen is the fifth person to command the 24th SOW, the Air Force’s sole Special Tactics wing. The wing is U.S. Special Operations Command’s tactical air-to-ground integration force and the Air Force’s special operations ground force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Yates)

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24th SOW welcomes new commander to charge sole ST wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, right, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, accepts the wing guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Wing, during an assumption of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 24, 2019. Allen is the fifth person to command the 24th SOW, the Air Force’s sole Special Tactics wing. Allen is responsible for preparing Special Tactics forces to conduct global air, space, and cyber-enabled special operations across the spectrum of conflict to prepare for, fight, and win our nation’s wars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Yates)

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