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Impurities in Metal Gear Led to CV-22 Mishap; Crew Actions Mitigated Damage Impure metal used to make a gear in the proprotor gearbox of a CV-22 caused it to fail, leading to a mishap and emergency landing in November 2024 that resulted in nearly $2.8 million in damages and a brief operational pause for the entire Osprey fleet, according to a new Air Force report. The post Impurities in Metal Gear Led to CV-22 Mishap; Crew Actions Mitigated Damage appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.

2 months ago

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Inside the Air Force Plan to Start Its Own Experimental One-Way Attack Drone Unit The Air Force will stand up a new unit next year to shape how the service fights with one-way attack drones. The post Inside the Air Force Plan to Start Its Own Experimental One-Way Attack Drone Unit appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.

2 months ago

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Air Force Buying $50 Million in Small Drones to Support Special Ops Missions A recent Air Force contract to buy up to $50 million worth of small drones from Anduril Industries may soon allow the service’s special operations command to transform its MQ-9 Reapers into drone-launching motherships. The post Air Force Buying $50 Million in Small Drones to Support Special Ops Missions appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.

3 months ago

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Kenny Card

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4 months ago

May 2001 - May 2021 🇺🇸 #vet #veteran #veterans #veteransuicideawareness #veteransday #mentalhealth #usaf #airforce #military #afsoc #oef #oif

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AviationNews.eu

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4 months ago

US Special Operations Plane Conducts Flight Near Venezuelan Airspace AviationNews – A UnitedStates Air Force aircraft, identified as a C-146A Wolfhound, recently conducted a flight perilously close to the Venezuelan border. The operation, monitored by aviation observers, occurs as tensions escalate between the United States and the regime of Nicolás Maduro. The flight path reportedly hugged the northern coast of South America, nearing Venezuelan airspace before continuing toward Colombia.

#C146A #Wolfhound #Venezuela #USAF #AFSOC #Maduro #Military #AviationNews #Geopolitics #SpecialForces

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U.S. special ops aircraft spotted close to Venezuela A United States Air Force C-146A Wolfhound made a low-profile flight close to the Venezuelan border this week, drawing attention from open-source aviation trackers who closely monitor movements of U.S...

4 months ago

Trots ett "civilt" yttre är detta flygplan välkänt som tillhörandes #AFSOC

defence-blog.com/u-s-special-... #SOF #säkpol #föpol

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Scramble - Dutch Aviation Society

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4 months ago

First USAF OA-1K Skyraider II write off

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Credit photo: Redhome Aviation (via Facebook)

#avgeek #avgeeks #militaryaviation #ICYMI #USAF #AFSOC #SOCOM #OA1K #SkyraiderII #crash

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AFSOC Has ‘Complete Confidence’ in V-22 Osprey Despite Upgrade Delays The head of Air Force Special Operations Command said he has “complete confidence” in the safety of the CV-22 Osprey despite a delayed upgrade to the tiltrotor aircraft’s gearbox following a fatal November 2023 crash that temporarily grounded the fleet. The post AFSOC Has ‘Complete Confidence’ in V-22 Osprey Despite Upgrade Delays appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.

5 months ago

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Last Special Operations MC-12W Surveillance Planes Retired The MC-12Ws were retired to make way for OA-1K light attack planes, but some worry this risks creating an aerial intelligence-gathering gap.

6 months ago

Förmågetapp inom #ISR och #SIGINT för #AFSOC utan tydlig plan på hur luckan ska täppas igen.

www.twz.com/air/last-spe... #USAF #säkpol #föpol

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U.S. Pacific Air Forces

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9 months ago

🎉 Happy 35th Birthday, Air Force Special Operations Command!

From all of us at PACAF, thank you for your critical support in the Pacific—from the Tham Luang cave rescue to Operation Tomodachi.
The 353d SOW helps uphold our shared commitment to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific.
#AFSOC #AirCommandos

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Air Force Global Strike Command

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9 months ago

Happy 35th Birthday #AFSOC!

Projecting power on a global scale takes unwavering dedication & unmatched expertise. Your commitment to taking the fight to the enemy, Any Place, Any Time, Anywhere, makes you an invaluable partner in maintaining peace through strength.

#AFSOC35

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Afterburner - The Aviation Magazine

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10 months ago

The first OA-1K Skyraider II handed over to the USAF Special Operations Command — In the beginning of April 2025, the US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) announced on its website that the first OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft officially joined their fleet. The ceremony mark...

The US Air Force Special Operations Command ( #AFSOC ) accepted the first mission-capable example of OA-1K Skyraider II ( #SkyraiderII ) light attack and armed reconnaissance #aircraft.

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Electronic Warfare Lessons From Ukraine Informing Air Force Special Operations Future Observations from Ukraine about rapidly adapting platforms and systems to changing battlefield realities is also driving major change in AFSOC.

10 months ago

#AFSOC drar lärdomar från användandet av telekrigssystem i #Ukraina

www.twz.com/news-feature... #ew #säkpol #föpol

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11 months ago

#johnchapman American Hero!!!!
We will continue to shine light on mistruths and outright lies! #afsoc #airforce #ussocom #combatcontroller #moh #medalofhonor #mohmuseum

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11 months ago

The Chapman family deserves better! His entire battle where he fought alone was on video, yet his tiny display says no eyewitnesses. Those who left him behind are honored with large displays. Make it make sense. #johnchapman #afsoc #airforce #medalofhonor #moh #mohmuseum #combatcontroller #ussocom

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11 months ago

Stolen Valor at the Medal of Honor Museum YouTube video by The After-Action Report

John Chapman. Say his name. His legacy lives on. Service before self.

#medalofhonor #moh #mohmuseum #johnchapman #airforce #ussocom #combatcontroller #afsoc #aloneatdawn

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11 months ago

Chapman Family Reveals DISGUSTING Treatment by MoH Museum and Navy. YouTube video by Valhalla VFT

Powerful account from Lori Chapman Longfritz recounting how the MOH Museum treated the Chapman family. John Chapman’s legacy will be told. The truth will prevail! #johnchapman #airforce #combatcontroller #afsoc #ussocom #moh #medalofhonor #mohmuseum

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11 months ago

The First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded YouTube video by Dan Schilling Books

John Chapman’s story should be front and center at the Medal of Honor Museum. First MOH to ever be recorded. His family deserves better. The truth will always prevail. #johnchapman #moh #mohmuseum #airforce #afsoc #ussocom #danschilling #aloneatdawn

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Battle of Takur Ghar Controversy Continues | Air & Space Forces Magazine New Medal of Honor Museum Plays Down 21st Century Air Force Hero.

11 months ago

John Chapman should be honored at the Medal of Honor Museum. The lies are piling up. How can those who continue to tarnish his legacy and disrespect the Chapman family live with themselves? #johnchapman #afsoc #airforce #devgru #ussocom #moh #mohmuseum

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11 months ago

EYE WITNESS to Navy SEAL’s LIES and Stolen Valor Comes Forward. YouTube video by Valhalla VFT

John Chapman was an AF Combat Controller left behind to fight alone. The truth is coming out and MOH museum should be ashamed of how they’ve treated the Chapman family. #mohmuseum #johnchapman #afsoc #moh #airforce #ussocomm #devgru

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The National Medal of Honor Museum, brought to you by Qatar Money from the oil-rich emirate is part of a bigger pattern of a museum that doesn't seem to honor the values of the medal.

11 months ago

John Chapman is an American hero and his family deserves better. #moh #mohmuseum #afsoc #johnchapman

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