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Ammunition is on display for the Air Force Special Operations Command Service Member of the Year competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. The competition consists of three days of mental, physical, and technical challenges including shooting various weapons such as a L96A1 Sniper rifle, M107 Barrett rifle, and an AK-47. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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A U.S. Air Commando weapons instructor briefs participants during the Service Member of the Year competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. The weapons instructor reviewed requirements for the competition, range safety and proper weapons handling prior to target shooting at the Dozier Terrorist Capabilities Demonstration Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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A senior range safety officer prepares a M107 .50-caliber Barrett Rifle for participants of the Service Member of the Year competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. The safety officer is responsible for proper weapons handling, range equipment maintenance, and ensures all participants adhere to the range safety parameters during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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A U.S. Air Commando gathers weapon casings during the Service Member of the Year competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. A portion of the competition consisted of participants conducting live-fire target shooting to demonstrate their accuracy and precision when firing a weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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A U.S. Air Commando fires at a target during the Service Member of the Year competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. Participants of the competition demonstrated their marksmanship by practicing proper techniques and fundamentals to accurately strike targets down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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A U.S. Air Commando weapons instructor, left, instructs a participant during the Service Member of the Year competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. The weapons instructor provided recoil support for the participant as he shot a target at the Dozier Terrorist Capabilities Demonstration Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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A target is struck on the Dozier Terrorist Capabilities Demonstration Range at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. During the Service Member of the Year competition, participants shot at targets to test their weapons handling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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U.S. Air Commando’s prepare for the Service Member of the Year competition on the Dozier Terrorist Capabilities Demonstration Range at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. The annual competition consists of academic, physical and technical challenges designed to test the participants physical and mental strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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A U.S. Air Commando shoots a target while range safety officers observe his accuracy during the Service Member of the Year competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 30, 2024. A portion of the competition took place at the Dozier Terrorist Capabilities Demonstration Range where competitors shot various weapons like a bolt-action L96A1 Sniper Rifle housing a 7.62 mm round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild)

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Hurlburt conducts annual SMOY challenge

Published Nov. 13, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild

HURLBURT FIELD, FLa. --

U.S. Air Commando’s compete in the Service Member of the Year competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 28-30, 3024. The goal surrounding the competition is to select the top SMOY at the Air Force Special Operations level, testing their mental and physical capabilities.

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