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EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series

Air Force Special Operations Command tested its warfighting readiness during Emerald Warrior 25.2, the command’s premier operational exercise held across Arizona and California from July 21 – Aug. 11, 2025.EW 25.2 was part of the first-in-a-generation Department Level Exercise series, incorporating

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Inside 492nd SOW's new Special Operations Advisor Teams

Air Force Special Operations Command’s Special Operations Advisor Teams are quietly shaping the future of global security. Operating under the 492nd Special Operations Wing, these highly trained teams are experts in building partner capacity, fostering long-term relationships with regionally aligned

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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

During Emerald Warrior 25.2, Air Force Special Operations Command validated its Special Operations Task Group and Special Operations Task Unit (SOTU) force presentation, demonstrating its ability to deliver flexible and focused capabilities across the spectrum of warfighting functions.

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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

To meet the needs of today’s strategic environment, Air Force Special Operations Command builds warfighters through deliberate training. Emerald Warrior prepares forces to operate in the most demanding conditions, providing the perfect venue to adapt and overcome tactical challenges.Held in multiple

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Emerald Warrior proves AFSOC's agile combat readiness

The Air Commandos of Air Force Special Operations Command are preparing to operate in contested environments during Emerald Warrior 25.2, held in multiple locations across Arizona and California, July 21 – Aug. 11, 2025. This iteration of Emerald Warrior, part of the Department of the Air Force’s

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Airmen rapidly deploy to support Philippine disaster relief efforts

Within six hours of notification, Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing shifted from training operations in northern Japan to deployment for crisis response operations in the Philippines.

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Photos: Emerald Warrior 25.2

Air Force Special Operations Command's premier operational exercise is currently taking place at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and multiple locations across Arizona and California. 

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AFSOC Stories

EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series

Inside 492nd SOW's new Special Operations Advisor Teams

AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

Emerald Warrior proves AFSOC's agile combat readiness

Airmen rapidly deploy to support Philippine disaster relief efforts

Photos: Emerald Warrior 25.2

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