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250416-F-PO972-1168

U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, offload survival gear following a completed flight at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 16, 2025. AFE personnel recover, inspect and reset life-sustaining equipment after every mission to ensure it is ready for future use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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250416-F-PO972-1092

A U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, inspects a pair of night vision goggles at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 16, 2025. AFE personnel perform detailed post-flight checks on all gear to ensure functionality, safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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250416-F-PO972-1082

An oxygen mask test unit verifies mask functionality at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 16, 2025. Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians rely on specialized tools and strict technical guidance to ensure life-saving equipment performs as intended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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250416-F-PO972-1056

U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, inspect flight helmets and night vision goggles at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 16, 2025. AFE personnel are responsible for maintaining critical flight and survival equipment to ensure operational safety and readiness for aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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250416-F-PO972-1010

A U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, performs maintenance on a flight helmet at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 15, 2025. AFE technicians inspect, test and maintain flight gear to ensure aircrew have fully functional and mission-ready equipment before each flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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250416-F-PO972-1004

Staged oxygen masks are ready for inspection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 16, 2025. Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians ensure all life-support gear is fully functional and ready for use before each mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Marshaling the mission: The maintainers who launch the fight

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing marshals a crew aboard an MC-130J Commando II to the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Maintainers at the 1 SOW perform a myriad of tasks around the clock, maintaining and inspecting aircraft, assisting crews during launch and handling quick turn missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)
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Marshaling the mission: The maintainers who launch the fight

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing prepares to marshal a crew aboard an MC-130J Commando II to the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Hurlburt Field maintainers are dedicated to ensuring the 1 SOW can complete its mission anytime, anywhere by providing safe, reliable and combat-ready aircraft and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)
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Marshaling the mission: The maintainers who launch the fight

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing holds marshaling wands at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Maintainers at the 1 SOW work around the clock in multiple shifts to ensure readiness anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)
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Marshaling the mission: The maintainers who launch the fight

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing performs an MC-130J Commando II inspection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. The Commando II provides precise, reliable, flexible and responsive specialized air mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)
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Marshaling the mission: The maintainers who launch the fight

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing inspect an MC-130J Commando II engine at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Maintainers at the 1 SOW must be creative and apply critical thinking to quickly solve problems, ensuring aircraft are ready at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)
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Marshaling the mission: The maintainers who launch the fight

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing push an external power generator at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Hurlburt Field maintainers are dedicated to ensuring the 1 SOW can complete its mission anytime, anywhere by providing safe, reliable and combat-ready aircraft and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)
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Marshaling the mission: The maintainers who launch the fight

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing perform an MC-130J Commando II inspection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Maintainers at the 1 SOW perform a myriad of tasks around the clock, maintaining and inspecting aircraft, assisting crews during launch and quick turn missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)
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1 SOW conducts load competition, testing skill and readiness

A U.S. Airman competes in an annual load crew competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2025. Weapons specialists undergo monthly evaluations on the precision, accuracy and timeliness of their loads, and Airmen with the highest-scoring evaluations are elected to compete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Isabel Tanner)
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Inside Hurlburt Field’s ongoing security forces training

U.S. security forces Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing carry teammates with simulated injuries at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2025. The Airmen are exiting a training area after successfully securing a high-value target, emphasizing teamwork and readiness in dynamic, high-pressure scenarios to prepare for real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Inside Hurlburt Field’s ongoing security forces training

U.S. security forces Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing look for their points during land navigation training during a field training exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2025. The quarterly exercise tested Airmen’s ability to stay alert and work together in high-pressure environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Inside Hurlburt Field’s ongoing security forces training

U.S. security forces Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing provide front-line support at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2025. The exercise required Airmen to secure open areas and protect their team while being exposed to potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Inside Hurlburt Field’s ongoing security forces training

A U.S. security forces Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing relays messages to another squad during a field training exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2025. The exercise emphasized communication, coordination and quick decision-making in austere environments while securing high-value targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Inside Hurlburt Field’s ongoing security forces training

U.S. security forces Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing are briefed on land navigation and high-value target objectives during a field training exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2025. Quarterly training sharpens Airmen’s combat readiness through realistic scenarios that build teamwork, adaptability and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Inside Hurlburt Field’s ongoing security forces training

U.S. security forces Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing use smoke grenades for cover during a field training exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2025. The Airmen advanced through open areas in a simulated village, testing their ability to navigate and clear buildings while securing a high-value target in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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