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Hurlburt Field Flightline

A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider takes flight at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2023. The AC-130J contains many advanced features including fully integrated navigation and global positioning systems, along with an advanced two-pilot flight station with fully integrated digital avionics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Hussein Enaya)
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Hurlburt Field Flightline

A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II is parked on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2023. The MC-130H is being replaced by the MC-130J Commando II. The MC-130H retirement is scheduled to be complete by fiscal year 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Hussein Enaya)
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1 SOMXS Airmen stay mission ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Sangasy,1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft metal technology journeyman, performs a plasma arc while cutting metal at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023. 1 SOMXS is dedicated to supporting the generation of safe, reliable, combat-capable aircraft and equipment ensuring Air Force Special Operations Command can accomplish its mission.
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1 SOMXS Airmen stay mission ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Imani Pierce,1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, performs a fluorescent penetrant inspection at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023. Pierce performs routine fluorescent penetrant inspections to look for cracks in aircraft parts.
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1 SOMXS Airmen stay mission ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyla Wood,1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, cleans an aircraft part at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023. 1 SOMXS is dedicated to supporting the generation of safe, reliable, combat-capable aircraft and equipment ensuring Air Force Special Operations Command can accomplish its mission.
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1 SOMXS Airmen stay mission ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Mocnaj, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel system mechanic, performs CV-22 Osprey routine maintenance at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023. 1 SOMXS is dedicated to supporting the generation of safe, reliable, combat capable aircraft and equipment ensuring Air Force Special Operations Command can accomplish its mission.
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1 SOMXS Airmen stay mission ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monique Samson, left, and Senior Airman Robert Mocnaj, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel system mechanics, perform CV-22 Osprey routine maintenance at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023. The CV-22 is a versatile, self-deployable aircraft that enables Air Force Special Operations Command aircrews to execute long-range special operations missions.
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1 SOMXS Airmen stay mission ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Cortez,1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel system mechanic, performs CV-22 Osprey routine maintenance at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023. The CV-22 is a versatile, self-deployable aircraft that enables Air Force Special Operations Command aircrews to execute long-range special operations missions.
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Goyen, an 8th Special Operations Squadron special mission aviator, looks out of the back of a CV-22 Osprey during a flight exercise near Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 25, 2023. The primary mission of the 8th SOS is insertion, extraction, and resupply of unconventional warfare forces and equipment into hostile, or enemy-controlled, territory using airland or airdrop procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailey Wyman)
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230125-F-FC829-1040

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Goyen, an 8th Special Operations Squadron special mission aviator, looks out of the back of a CV-22 Osprey during a flight exercise near Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 25, 2023. Special mission aviators have many duties, including preflight inspections, the monitoring of engines and other critical aircraft systems, mission management, defensive system operations and fuel computations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailey Wyman)
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230125-F-FC829-1010

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Goyen, an 8th Special Operations Squadron special mission aviator, prepares for a training exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023. Special mission aviators are dual qualified to operate from the front flight engineer position and the tail scanner position on the ramp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailey Wyman)
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230125-F-FC829-1065

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Goyen, an 8th Special Operations Squadron special mission aviator, looks at a CV-22 Osprey in flight near Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of the exercise was to utilize air-to-air evasive maneuvers and fighter escort tactics to better prepare Special Operations Forces to integrate with Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailey Wyman)
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230201-F-FC829-1079

An AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship takes flight at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023. The AC-130 gunships have an extensive combat history dating back to Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailey Wyman)
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230201-F-FC829-1079

An AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship prepares to takeoff at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023. The AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship contains a crew of nine consisting of two pilots, one weapon system operator, one sensor operator, one combat systems officer, and four special mission aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailey Wyman)
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AFTC Airmen spark data solutions at hackathon

Megan Runyan, Quinn Seys, and Parker Brown, 416th Flight Test Squadron weapons integration engineers, work together for data solutions during the Data Hackathon at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021. The event was Air Force Test Center’s first Data Hackathon, solving data problems sponsored by U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, with a goal to broaden the solution reach to have a bigger mission impact. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tabatha Arellano)
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201123-F-SV792-0009

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators load tactical vehicles onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and survey mission. The mission was in support of the U.S. government relief efforts in Honduras following the devastation of Hurricane Iota. Special Tactics supported Joint Task Force-Bravo and U.S. Southern Command, who all train to rapidly respond to natural disasters and humanitarian aid efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)
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Airplanes wait for off-load to support in earthquake relief efforts at the Port-au-Prince International Airport. Part-au-Prince was hit by a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake Jan. 12, 2010.
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210731-F-YW474-4012

Airshow attendees stand for the national anthem during an airpower demonstration as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, at Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Air Force Special Operations Command was featured at EAA’s airshow and brought multiple aircraft in its inventory to include the AC-130J Ghostrider, MC-130J Commando II, EC-130J Commando Solo, CV-22 Osprey, C-145 Combat Coyote, U-28A Draco, C-146 Wolfhound, MC-12 Liberty, and the MQ-9 Reaper displaying capabilities of airpower through aerial demonstrations and/or static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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210730-F-YW474-1043

An AC-47 from Topeka, Kansas, and an AC-130J Ghostrider from the 4th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., conduct a gunship legacy flight during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, around Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 30, 2021. Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen and aircraft were one of the featured programs at AirVenture, giving attendees the opportunity to learn about recruitment opportunities, specialized airpower, military aviation heritage, and humanitarian capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the Air Force Special Operations Command provide security during a personnel recovery demonstration at Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 30, 2021. Air Commandos sharpen their personnel recovery and global access skills to ensure they are prepared for natural disasters and catastrophic events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Mahoney)
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