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353rd Special Operations Wing

AFSOC Commander directs CV-22 operational standdown

Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC Commander, directed an operational standdown of the Air Force CV-22 fleet December 6, 2023 to mitigate risk while the investigation continues on the November 29, 2023 CV-22 mishap near Yakushima, Japan.

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AFSOC Aircraft Mishap Releases

UPDATE 11, December 7, 2023 0130 CSTThe three Airmen who were recovered by dive teams on Dec. 5, 2023 amongst the wreckage from the CV-22 mishap that occurred on November 29, 2023 have been identified and their next of kin have been notified.The Airmen recovered were Capt. Terrell “Terry” K.

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Yokota establishes EFAC

Effective immediately, Yokota Air Base has established an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) in support of all Yokota members affected by the recent aircraft mishap. The EFAC is a consolidated facility that provides supportive services during times of acute need and during emergency

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Beyond Remembering: Stray 59

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 1st Special Operations Squadron conducted its annual memorial flight to the Philippines, honoring the lost crew and passengers of STRAY 59, Feb. 26, 2022. Its 40th iteration with one important first: Every member on board this year’s flight was selected by rank and

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