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BANC3 Delivers Advanced Extended Reality Training System to US Air Force Special Operations Command

BANC3 delivers a groundbreaking XR training system to AFSOC, enhancing mission readiness with immersive simulations.

US Air Force Pushes MQ-9 Reaper to New Frontiers with Advanced Agile Combat Employment Capabilities

From dirt strips to high-threat zones, the MQ-9 Reaper proves it’s ready to redefine warfare. See how the USAF is pushing limits.

Vietnam Pilot Bernard Fisher Saves Downed Wingman, Is Awarded Medal of Honor

Facing brutal odds in Vietnam, Major Bernard Fisher risked everything to land his plane and rescue his downed wingman.

US Air Force Special Operations Command Weapons, Gear

The Modular Tactical System (MTS) enhances AFSOC ops with integrated, on-the-move command and control in a secure, efficient system.

Air Force Special Operations Command Lands AC-130 on Arkansas Highway

By landing a Ghostrider Gunship on a rural highway in Arkansas, AFSOC proved that they can bring the fight to the enemy anytime, anywhere, and under any conditions, leaving our adversaries to wonder where we’ll strike next.

From Dream to Reality: How the CV-22 Osprey Revolutionized Special Operations

The CV-22 Osprey, a revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft, transforming Special Ops with unparalleled capabilities and reduced mission risks.

The MQ-9A Reaper Drone Gets a Guardian Angel

GA-ASI and Shift5 team up to enhance MQ-9A Reaper drone’s cyber defenses and maintenance for US Special Ops.

Unmanned, Unlimited: Air Force Special Operations Command Soars to New Heights

Air Force Special Operations Command demos highlight the transformative potential of unmanned aircraft systems, redefining air power projection with efficiency and adaptability.

Air Force Special Operations Flexes Muscle in Frigid Arctic Exercise

US Air Force Special Operations Command trains with allies in frigid Alaskan exercise, testing capabilities in extreme cold.

Cause Still Elusive in CV-22 Osprey Crash That Took Eight Lives in November 2023

A probe into the November 2023 CV-22 crash reveals material failure, sparking a determined quest for answers and a tribute to the valor of the fallen.

Remembrances of a 160th Special Operations Aviation Pilot: How America’s Top Special Operations Units Responded to 9/11

In the heart of the quiet gym, as I ran on the treadmill, oblivious to the world changing outside, I couldn’t have imagined that the news of an airplane hitting the Twin Towers would catapult us from relentless training into the grim reality of war.

US Air Force Ghostrider’s ‘Death Laser’ Weapon Yet Again Delayed

The persistent setbacks and uncertainties surrounding the US Air Force’s Airborne High Energy Laser (AHEL) project, slated for testing aboard the AC-130J Ghostrider, highlight the complex and evolving challenges in integrating cutting-edge technologies into modern warfare.

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