Hurlburt CV-22 Ospreys conduct water training

A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron flies over the Gulf of Mexico during a training mission, Nov. 30, 2016. The Osprey combines the vertical takeoff, landing and hover capabilities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficient and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Hurlburt CV-22 Ospreys conduct water training

A flight engineer with the 8th Special Operations Squadron looks out at the Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 30, 2016. Air Commandos with the 8th SOS conduct water training to maintain relevance for tomorrow and ensure readiness for global special operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Hurlburt CV-22 Ospreys conduct water training

A flight engineer with the 8th Special Operations Squadron watches as he hovers over a pond in a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during water training at Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 30, 2016. Air Commandos with the 8th SOS conduct water training as a way to maintain relevance for tomorrow and ensure readiness for global special operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Hurlburt CV-22 Ospreys conduct water training

A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron flies over the Gulf of Mexico during a training mission, Nov. 30, 2016. Air Commandos with the 8th SOS conduct water training as a way to maintain relevance for tomorrow and ensure readiness for global special operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Hurlburt CV-22 Ospreys conduct water training

A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron flies over the Gulf of Mexico during a training mission, Nov. 30, 2016. The Osprey combines the vertical takeoff, landing and hover capabilities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficient and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Hurlburt CV-22 Ospreys conduct water training

Published Dec. 5, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Aircrew with the 8th Special Operations Squadron conducted a training mission on a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a flight over Northwest Florida, Nov. 30, 2016. Air Commandos conduct water training as a way to transform training and ensure readiness for global special operations. The Osprey combines the vertical takeoff, landing and hover capabilities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficient and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)