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Special Tactics Airman awarded Silver Star Medal

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at Pope Field, North Carolina, Aug.14, 2019. Grimesey received the nation's third highest medal against an armed enemy of the United States in combat for his actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2013.
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Special Tactics Airman awarded Silver Star Medal

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, was awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Pope Field, North Carolina, Aug.14, 2019. Grimesey received the nation's third highest medal against an armed enemy of the United States in combat for his actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2013.
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeff Wright, Special Tactics officer with the 24th Special Operations Wing, speaks at a ceremony on Hurlburt Field, Florida, Mar. 2, 2020. The AC-130U “Spooky” Gunship crew, Spooky 41, was recognized for their exemplary performance and battlefield coordination during a nine-hour mass casualty firefight during Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL near Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, from April 3-4, 2019. Maj. Wright was being supported on the ground by Spooky 41 the day of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. Leveille)
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125th STS dives into new underwater capability

U.S. Air Force 125th Special Tactics Airmen from the Portland Air National Guard Base, along with members of joint forces, participate in closed-circuit dive training at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash., July 31, 2020. Special Tactics operators conducted recurrency dives and training on new equipment. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Moon, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
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125th STS dives into new underwater capability

U.S. Air Force 125th Special Tactics Airmen from the Portland Air National Guard Base, along with members of joint forces, participate in closed-circuit dive training at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash., July 31, 2020. Special Tactics operators conducted recurrency dives and training on new equipment. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily Moon, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
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Colonel Allison Black

Colonel Allison Black
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Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Grove

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Grove
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USAF Special Tactics unit recognized for deployment actions in fight against extremist organizations

A Bronze Star Medal is presented to an Air Force Special Tactics operator from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron assigned to Pope Field, North Carolina. The squadron held a ceremony July 24, 2020 to watch the presentation of over 90 awards for the squadron’s most recent deployment in 2019, battling six extremist organizations across three areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Britton, 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group Public Affairs)
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USAF Special Tactics unit recognized for deployment actions in fight against extremist organizations

A Bronze Star Medal is presented to an Air Force Special Tactics operator from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron assigned to Pope Field, North Carolina. The squadron held a ceremony July 24, 2020 to watch the presentation of over 90 awards for the squadron’s most recent deployment in 2019, battling six extremist organizations across three areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Britton, 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group Public Affairs)
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Special Tactics Airmen integrate combat capabilities during Commando Crucible

Simulated partner forces learn how to package and transfer patients using a portable stretcher during Commando Crucible with Air Force Special Tactics operators at Hurlburt Field, June 29, 2020. The exercise provided a rigorous operating environment which tested ST operators, their support teammates and outside agency participants on the abundance of moving parts and products required in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)
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Special Tactics Airmen integrate combat capabilities during Commando Crucible

An Air Force Special Tactics operator positions his MK20 rifle on top of a berm to pull security for the command and control element during a full mission profile as part of Commando Crucible at Eglin Range, June 30, 2020. Special Tactics is U.S. Special Operations Command’s premier tactical air-to-ground integration force and the Air Force’s special operations ground force, leading global access, precision strike, personnel recovery and battlefield surgery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)
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Special Tactics Airmen integrate combat capabilities during Commando Crucible

An Air Force Special Tactics operator helps secure an airfield for an F-15 fighter aircraft during a Forward Air Refueling Point training mission, as part of exercise Commando Crucible, June 30, 2020 in Kinston, N.C. The training demonstrated Special Tactics teams' ability to conduct global access operations and integrate Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Combat Command forces for strategic deterrence. (USAF Photo by Master Sgt. Henry Hoegen)
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Special Tactics Airmen integrate combat capabilities during Commando Crucible

Air Force Special Tactics operators and simulated partner forces load a CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, after executing a full mission profile during Commando Crucible at Eglin Range, Florida, June 30, 2020. The exercise provided a rigorous operating environment which tested ST operators, their support teammates and outside agency participants on the abundance of moving parts and products required in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)
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Special Tactics Airmen integrate combat capabilities during Commando Crucible

Simulated partner force members train basic rifle skills alongside Air Force Special Tactics operators as part of Commando Crubicle at Eglin Range, Florida, June 22, 2020. The exercise provided a rigorous operating environment which tested ST operators, their support teammates and outside agency participants on the abundance of moving parts and products required in a deployed environment. Special Tactics is U.S. Special Operations Command’s premier tactical air-to-ground integration force and the Air Force’s special operations ground force, leading global access, precision strike, personnel recovery and battlefield surgery operations.
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U.S. Support for Missing Thai Nationals in Tham Luang Cave

Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) conduct a combined land survey with Royal Thai Army partners June 29, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. The United States, through USINDOPACOM, sent a search and rescue team to Tham Luang cave in Northern Thailand at the request of the Royal Thai government to assist in the rescue of the missing Thai soccer players and their coach. (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Support for Missing Thai Nationals in Tham Luang Cave

Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) conduct a combined land survey with Royal Thai Army partners June 29, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. The United States, through USINDOPACOM, sent a search and rescue team to Tham Luang cave in Northern Thailand at the request of the Royal Thai government to assist in the rescue of the missing Thai soccer players and their coach. (Courtesy photo)
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Keesler Dive Training

Dive training at Keesler AFB.
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Special Tactics Wing, AFRL develop smartphone app to mitigate COVID-19 risk

An Airman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing, holds up a smartphone with a COVID-19 health monitoring program June 2, 2020. Medical and POTFF team members of the 24th Special Operations Wing, headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida, teamed up with the Air Force Research Lab at Eglin Air Force Base to develop a COVID-19 feature on the Smartabase app which monitors Special Tactics operators' pre- and post-deployment health in real time.
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SOST member awarded Bronze Star Medal

Staff Sgt. Johnathan Randall, Special Operations Surgical Team member assigned to the 720th Operational Support Squadron, listens to praise from Lt. Col. Joseph Gross, 720th OSS commander, after being presented the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 20, 2020. Randall received the medal for his actions while deployed in 2019. Special Operations Surgical Teams' proximity to the fight and their ability to conduct high-level surgical operations in austere environments saves lives, builds relationships with the local populace and provides psychological stability for joint and allied forces combating the enemy.
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SOST member awarded Bronze Star Medal

Staff Sgt. Johnathan Randall, Special Operations Surgical Team member assigned to the 720th Operational Support Squadron, smiles during a ceremony after receiving the Bronze Star Medal at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 20, 2020. Randall received the medal for his actions while deployed in 2019. Special Operations Surgical Teams' proximity to the fight and their ability to conduct high-level surgical operations in austere environments saves lives, builds relationships with the local populace and provides psychological stability for joint and allied forces combating the enemy.
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