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Commander of Special Tactics enterprise to be promoted to brigad

Members of the Hurlburt Field honor guard present the colors during the promotion ceremony of U.S. Air Force Col. Claude K. Tudor, Jr., at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 8, 2019. Hundreds of family, friends and teammates gathered as Tudor, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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Memorial held for ST Airman killed in off-duty accident

U.S. Air Force Col. Claude Tudor, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Guilmain, command chief of the 24th SOW, and U.S. Air Force Col. Rene Leon, Air Force Special Operations Command director of logistics, engineering and force protection, render a salute during a memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 1, 2019. The ceremony was held in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Hernandez, a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron who was killed in an off-duty accident in Tennessee, Jan. 1, 2019. Hundreds of military personnel, friends and family were in attendance during the service to commemorate Hernandez’s life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Memorial held for ST Airman killed in off-duty accident

Members of the 24th Special Operations Wing render a salute during the playing of taps at a memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 1, 2019. The ceremony was held in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Hernandez, a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron who was killed in an off-duty accident in Tennessee, Jan. 1, 2019. Hernandez was specially trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations to conduct global access, precision strike and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Memorial held for ST Airman killed in off-duty accident

Tobi Marez, head wrestling coach at Fort Walton Beach High School, speaks during a memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 1, 2019. The ceremony was held in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Hernandez, a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron who was killed in an off-duty accident in Tennessee, Jan. 1, 2019. Hernandez was an avid volunteer in the local community. Specifically, he invested time in teaching Fort Walton Beach High School Students wrestling techniques. Dozens of FWBHS students attended the ceremony to honor and remember Hernandez. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Memorial held for ST Airman killed in off-duty accident

The brother of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Hernandez, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron who was killed in an off-duty accident in Tennessee, Jan. 1, 2019, addresses the audience during a memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 1, 2019. Hundreds of military personnel, friends and family were in attendance during the service to commemorate Hernandez’s life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Memorial held for ST Airman killed in off-duty accident

U.S. Air Force Capt. Barry Kemp, the chaplain with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, offers a prayer during a memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 1, 2019. The ceremony was held in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Hernandez, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron who was killed in an off-duty accident in Tennessee, Jan. 1, 2019. Hundreds of military personnel, friends and family were in attendance during the service to commemorate Hernandez’s life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Memorial held for ST Airman killed in off-duty accident

Members of the Hurlburt Field honor guard present the colors before a memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 1, 2019. The ceremony was held in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Hernandez, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron who was killed in an off-duty accident in Tennessee, Jan. 1, 2019. Hernandez was specially trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations to conduct global access, precision strike and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

A Special Tactics chief master sergeant with the 24th Special Operations Wing reflects on the life of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. Elchin, along with U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Ross and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond, were killed in action when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018, while deployed in support of OPERATION Freedom’s Sentinel. U.S. Army Sgt. Jason McClary died later as a result of injuries sustained from the IED. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

A Special Tactics combat controller with the 24th Special Operations Wing pounds a flash into the casket of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. As a Special Tactics combat controller, Elchin was specially trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations to conduct global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

Dawna Duez, mother of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, receives a flag from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2018. Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, along with U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Ross and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond, were killed in action when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018, while deployed in support of OPERATION Freedom’s Sentinel. U.S. Army Sgt. Jason McClary died later as a result of injuries sustained from the IED. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

A U.S. Air Force bugler plays taps during the military funeral honors of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. As a Special Tactics combat controller, Elchin was specially trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations to conduct global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

A casket team folds an American flag during the military funeral honors of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. Elchin, along with U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Ross and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond, were killed in action when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018, while deployed in support of OPERATION Freedom’s Sentinel. U.S. Army Sgt. Jason McClary died later as a result of injuries sustained from the IED. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

A casket team removes the casket of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, from a caisson during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. Elchin, along with U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Ross and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond, were killed in action when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018, while deployed in support of OPERATION Freedom’s Sentinel. U.S. Army Sgt. Jason McClary died later as a result of injuries sustained from the IED. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

U.S. Air Force Maj. Amber Murrell, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Pokorny, chaplains, lead a caisson carrying the casket of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. Elchin, along with U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Ross and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond, were killed in action when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018, while deployed in support of OPERATION Freedom’s Sentinel. U.S. Army Sgt. Jason McClary died later as a result of injuries sustained from the IED. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

A caisson carries the casket of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. As a Special Tactics combat controller, Elchin was specially trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations to conduct global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

The family of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, attend a ceremony at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. As a Special Tactics combat controller, Elchin was specially trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations to conduct global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

A casket team removes the casket of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, from a caisson during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. Elchin, along with U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Ross and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond, were killed in action when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018, while deployed in support of OPERATION Freedom’s Sentinel. U.S. Army Sgt. Jason McClary died later as a result of injuries sustained from the IED. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

More than 350 family members, friends and teammates of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin gather for a ceremony at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. As a Special Tactics combat controller, Elchin was specially trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations to conduct global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to re

A casket team secures the casket of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2019. Elchin, along with U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Ross and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond, were killed in action when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018, while deployed in support of OPERATION Freedom’s Sentinel. U.S. Army Sgt. Jason McClary died later as a result of injuries sustained from the IED. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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24th SOW paves way with innovated human performance programing m

The 24th Special Operations Wing human performance team has partnered with TrainHeroic, a software company, to further enhance the Special Tactics operator’s capabilities and quality of life at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 14, 2018. With more than 1,000 operators scattered across more than 10 geographic locations, this new system is standardizing how the human performance teams move forward and ensure they’re using the same semantics across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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