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Airmen from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing and the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron use an air manifold during an aircraft lift on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field Florida. An air manifold is used to fill bags with air which raises the static aircraft off the ground. Stock Photo

RM2M9DH0B–Airmen from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing and the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron use an air manifold during an aircraft lift on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field Florida. An air manifold is used to fill bags with air which raises the static aircraft off the ground.

An MH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopter waits to be primed and painted in the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron corrosion control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is set to be put on display in the Hurlburt Field Air Park. Stock Photo

RM2M5ANRT–An MH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopter waits to be primed and painted in the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron corrosion control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is set to be put on display in the Hurlburt Field Air Park.

U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andre Patrick, 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, has a special moment with his s Stock Photo

RME1CTWF–U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andre Patrick, 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, has a special moment with his s

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, perform rapid airfield damage repair at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Nov. 7, 2022. Much of the 1st SOCES's work is focused on the construction, maintenance, and protection of all base infrastructure, which includes buildings, roadways, airfield pavements, utility services (such as water, gas, sewage treatment and electricity) and the surrounding environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Ancona) Stock Photo

RM2M170WG–U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, perform rapid airfield damage repair at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Nov. 7, 2022. Much of the 1st SOCES's work is focused on the construction, maintenance, and protection of all base infrastructure, which includes buildings, roadways, airfield pavements, utility services (such as water, gas, sewage treatment and electricity) and the surrounding environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Ancona)

An MC-130H Combat Talon II from 15th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, on the ramp at Hurlburt Field Air Stock Photo

RFG2F9BJ–An MC-130H Combat Talon II from 15th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, on the ramp at Hurlburt Field Air

Hurlburt Field, Florida, USA. 4th Sep, 2018. Air Commandos with the 801st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspect a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Aug. 24, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Multiple aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing took off from Hurlburt Field to perform a flyover at the Air Force Memorial in honor of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Conroy) www.dvidshub.net U.S. Department of Defense via globallookpress.com ( Stock Photo

RMPJ6FH3–Hurlburt Field, Florida, USA. 4th Sep, 2018. Air Commandos with the 801st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspect a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Aug. 24, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Multiple aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing took off from Hurlburt Field to perform a flyover at the Air Force Memorial in honor of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Conroy) www.dvidshub.net U.S. Department of Defense via globallookpress.com (

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron takes off during the Flight of the Flock training event at Kadena A.B., Japan Stock Photo

RF2WX72P4–An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron takes off during the Flight of the Flock training event at Kadena A.B., Japan

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Adams seals panels on a C-2 Greyhound carrier onboard delivery aircraft as part of routine maintenance at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay airfield, Jan. 19, 2010. Adams is a member of Fleet Logistics Squadron VRC-40 and is deployed in support of Operation Unified Response, providing humanitarian assistance to Haiti. (JTF Guantanamo Stock Photo

RMPCH4FA–GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Adams seals panels on a C-2 Greyhound carrier onboard delivery aircraft as part of routine maintenance at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay airfield, Jan. 19, 2010. Adams is a member of Fleet Logistics Squadron VRC-40 and is deployed in support of Operation Unified Response, providing humanitarian assistance to Haiti. (JTF Guantanamo

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Rodriguez, 33rd Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, speaks for the first time as commander during his change of command ceremony, July 1, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Rodriguez took command after serving as a maintenance operations officer at the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. Stock Photo

RM2GKTNY0–U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Rodriguez, 33rd Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, speaks for the first time as commander during his change of command ceremony, July 1, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Rodriguez took command after serving as a maintenance operations officer at the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida.

Airman 1st Class Dorian Lindsey, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, mixes paint in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The 1 SOMXS corrosion control shop ensures that important aircraft components are preserved and protected from the elements. Stock Photo

RM2M5ANRR–Airman 1st Class Dorian Lindsey, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, mixes paint in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The 1 SOMXS corrosion control shop ensures that important aircraft components are preserved and protected from the elements.

A recently repaired MC-130P wing leading edge component awaits approval in Eason Hangar at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Nov. 27, 2012. Wing leading edges cost $50,000 to replace but the Airmen at 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron use skills le Stock Photo

RMD10KPD–A recently repaired MC-130P wing leading edge component awaits approval in Eason Hangar at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Nov. 27, 2012. Wing leading edges cost $50,000 to replace but the Airmen at 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron use skills le

Airmen assigned to the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (SOAMXS) at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida, watch as a CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft taxis on the flight line at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Oct. 10, 2019. The 801st SOAMXS mission is to perform all equipment maintenance in support of worldwide special operations missions for the Osprey supporting the 8th Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young) Stock Photo

RM2AD9635–Airmen assigned to the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (SOAMXS) at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida, watch as a CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft taxis on the flight line at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Oct. 10, 2019. The 801st SOAMXS mission is to perform all equipment maintenance in support of worldwide special operations missions for the Osprey supporting the 8th Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

RFG2F9BH–An MC-130H Combat Talon II from 15th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, on the ramp at Hurlburt Field Air

Five MC-130J Commando IIs assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron taxi before the Flight of the Flock training event at Kadena Air Base, Japan Stock Photo

RF2WX7224–Five MC-130J Commando IIs assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron taxi before the Flight of the Flock training event at Kadena Air Base, Japan

A munitions technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspects 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. Once crew members are done inspecting the ammunition, they pack them into cartridges to be delivered to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM632A7–A munitions technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspects 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. Once crew members are done inspecting the ammunition, they pack them into cartridges to be delivered to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

Airmen from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to participate in a joint training exercise to lift an MC-130H on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available. Stock Photo

RM2M9DH0H–Airmen from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to participate in a joint training exercise to lift an MC-130H on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

Airman 1st Class Dorian Lindsey, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, opens a paint can in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The 1 SOMXS corrosion control shop ensures that important aircraft components are preserved and protected from the elements. Stock Photo

RM2M5ANRK–Airman 1st Class Dorian Lindsey, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, opens a paint can in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The 1 SOMXS corrosion control shop ensures that important aircraft components are preserved and protected from the elements.

Senior Airman Oscar Baca and Staff Sgt. Johnathan Pierce, Weapons load crew technicians, for 1st Special Operations Equipment maintenance Squadron, prepare a 105mm cannon for departure at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 3, 2013. Hurlburt Aircraft are relocatin Stock Photo

RMDFN2N9–Senior Airman Oscar Baca and Staff Sgt. Johnathan Pierce, Weapons load crew technicians, for 1st Special Operations Equipment maintenance Squadron, prepare a 105mm cannon for departure at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 3, 2013. Hurlburt Aircraft are relocatin

An Air Commando with the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walks across a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 26, 2019. The Osprey is used to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply for special operations forces around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph P. Leveille) Stock Photo

RM2A2FA66–An Air Commando with the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walks across a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 26, 2019. The Osprey is used to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply for special operations forces around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph P. Leveille)

RF2WX72CX–Five MC-130J Commando IIs assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron taxi before the Flight of the Flock training event at Kadena Air Base, Japan

RMM6329Y–A munitions technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspects 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. Once crew members are done inspecting the ammunition, they pack them into cartridges to be delivered to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

Airmen from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing partner with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to participate in a joint training exercise to lift an MC-130H on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available. Stock Photo

RM2M9DH1F–Airmen from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing partner with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to participate in a joint training exercise to lift an MC-130H on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, takes apart and cleans a paint gun in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. 1 SOMXS Airmen ensure equipment is ready to use by properly cleaning and inspecting it before and after each use. Stock Photo

RM2M5ANRX–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, takes apart and cleans a paint gun in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. 1 SOMXS Airmen ensure equipment is ready to use by properly cleaning and inspecting it before and after each use.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnathan Pierce, weapons load crew technicians, for 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, prepares a 25mm gatling gun for aircraft departure on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 3, 2013. Hurlburt Aircraft are relocatin Stock Photo

RMDFN2RH–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnathan Pierce, weapons load crew technicians, for 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, prepares a 25mm gatling gun for aircraft departure on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 3, 2013. Hurlburt Aircraft are relocatin

An Air Commando with the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducts a post flight inspection for a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 26, 2019. The Osprey is used to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply for special operations forces around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph P. Leveille) Stock Photo

RM2A2FA67–An Air Commando with the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducts a post flight inspection for a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 26, 2019. The Osprey is used to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply for special operations forces around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph P. Leveille)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 10, 2024) An MC-130-J Commando II, assigned to 1st Special Operations Squadron, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Stock Photo

RF2XBRMRC–SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 10, 2024) An MC-130-J Commando II, assigned to 1st Special Operations Squadron, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike

RMM632A5–A munitions technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspects 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. Once crew members are done inspecting the ammunition, they pack them into cartridges to be delivered to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

Airmen from Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing partner with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to participate in a joint training exercise to lift an MC-130H on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available. Stock Photo

RM2M9DH07–Airmen from Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing partner with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to participate in a joint training exercise to lift an MC-130H on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

RM2M5ANRW–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, takes apart and cleans a paint gun in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. 1 SOMXS Airmen ensure equipment is ready to use by properly cleaning and inspecting it before and after each use.

Staff Sgt. Alexander Para, a CV-22 Osprey aircraft flight engineer from the 8th Special Operations Squadron, performs a preflight inspection on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 25, 2013. Hurlburt transported three Osprey aircraft to another base for training. Stock Photo

RMDAAJBB–Staff Sgt. Alexander Para, a CV-22 Osprey aircraft flight engineer from the 8th Special Operations Squadron, performs a preflight inspection on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 25, 2013. Hurlburt transported three Osprey aircraft to another base for training.

Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work together to fuel an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 12, 2019. The Ghostrider’s primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance for special operations forces around the globe (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph P. Leveille) Stock Photo

RM2A0GNYD–Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work together to fuel an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 12, 2019. The Ghostrider’s primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance for special operations forces around the globe (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph P. Leveille)

Staff Sgt. Brian O’Donnell, a munitions technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, prepares 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. Crew members inspect the ammunition for any missing parts or dents before sending them to aircrew for detonation. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM632A2–Staff Sgt. Brian O’Donnell, a munitions technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, prepares 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. Crew members inspect the ammunition for any missing parts or dents before sending them to aircrew for detonation. (U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Anthony, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard, 193rd Special Operations Wing, maintenance flight technician, debriefs airmen from Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing and 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron after a joint training event on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available. Stock Photo

RM2M9DH0K–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Anthony, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard, 193rd Special Operations Wing, maintenance flight technician, debriefs airmen from Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing and 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron after a joint training event on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

RM2M5ANR5–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, takes apart and cleans a paint gun in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. 1 SOMXS Airmen ensure equipment is ready to use by properly cleaning and inspecting it before and after each use.

RMDAAJ67–Staff Sgt. Alexander Para, a CV-22 Osprey aircraft flight engineer from the 8th Special Operations Squadron, performs a preflight inspection on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 25, 2013. The Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft which combines the vertical takeoff, ho

Air Commandos with the 801st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspect a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Aug. 24, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Multiple aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing took off from Hurlburt Field to perform a flyover at the Air Force Memorial in honor of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Conroy) Stock Photo

RMPGWCR9–Air Commandos with the 801st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspect a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Aug. 24, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Multiple aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing took off from Hurlburt Field to perform a flyover at the Air Force Memorial in honor of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Conroy)

Staff Sgt. Brian O’Donnell (left) and Senior Airman Austin Hubbard munitions technicians with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, open cartridges of 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. Crew members inspect the rounds for anything that would deem them unserviceable before sending them to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM6329K–Staff Sgt. Brian O’Donnell (left) and Senior Airman Austin Hubbard munitions technicians with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, open cartridges of 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. Crew members inspect the rounds for anything that would deem them unserviceable before sending them to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Spencer Schulz, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard, 193rd Special Operations Wing, propulsion flight chief, debriefs airmen from Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing and 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron after a joint training event on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available. Stock Photo

RM2M9DH1T–U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Spencer Schulz, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard, 193rd Special Operations Wing, propulsion flight chief, debriefs airmen from Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing and 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron after a joint training event on May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, prepares a paint gun for use in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The 1 SOMXS corrosion control shop inspects and tests equipment to ensure quality and safety within everyday work scenarios. Stock Photo

RM2M5ANRM–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, prepares a paint gun for use in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The 1 SOMXS corrosion control shop inspects and tests equipment to ensure quality and safety within everyday work scenarios.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James B. Smith, aircraft maintenance craftsman of 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron repairs a damaged aircraft wing leading edge in the Eason Hangar at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Nov. 27, 2012. The leading edge is l Stock Photo

RMD10KT2–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James B. Smith, aircraft maintenance craftsman of 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron repairs a damaged aircraft wing leading edge in the Eason Hangar at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Nov. 27, 2012. The leading edge is l

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs preflight maintenance on an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. As the only U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command unit in the Pacific, the 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for special operations aviation activity in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla) Stock Photo

RM2HE13F4–A U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs preflight maintenance on an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. As the only U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command unit in the Pacific, the 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for special operations aviation activity in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

Munitions technicians with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspect and package 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. They inspect the rounds for any missing parts or dents that would make the round unusable. Once cleared from inspection, munitions are repackaged into a container and transferred to a storage unit where they are later relocated to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM6329N–Munitions technicians with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspect and package 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. They inspect the rounds for any missing parts or dents that would make the round unusable. Once cleared from inspection, munitions are repackaged into a container and transferred to a storage unit where they are later relocated to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

A HAAS TL2 CNC lathe spins at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts. Stock Photo

RM2H0A6J1–A HAAS TL2 CNC lathe spins at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, tests a paint gun for proper function in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The 1 SOMXS corrosion control shop inspects and tests equipment to ensure quality and safety within everyday work scenarios. Stock Photo

RM2M5ANRB–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, tests a paint gun for proper function in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The 1 SOMXS corrosion control shop inspects and tests equipment to ensure quality and safety within everyday work scenarios.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James B. Smith, aircraft maintenance craftsman of 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, inspects a finished MC-130P wing leading edge at the Eason Hangar at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Nov. 27, 2012. As a craftsman, Smi Stock Photo

RMD10KRM–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James B. Smith, aircraft maintenance craftsman of 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, inspects a finished MC-130P wing leading edge at the Eason Hangar at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Nov. 27, 2012. As a craftsman, Smi

Tactical aircraft maintainers assigned to the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (SOAMXS), Hurlburt Field, Florida, prepare to launch a CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 10, 2019. The 801st SOAMXS's mission is to perform all equipment maintenance in support of worldwide special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie) Stock Photo

RM2A54E1B–Tactical aircraft maintainers assigned to the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (SOAMXS), Hurlburt Field, Florida, prepare to launch a CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 10, 2019. The 801st SOAMXS's mission is to perform all equipment maintenance in support of worldwide special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)

RMM632A1–Munitions technicians with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron inspect and package 30mm rounds at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. They inspect the rounds for any missing parts or dents that would make the round unusable. Once cleared from inspection, munitions are repackaged into a container and transferred to a storage unit where they are later relocated to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

Metal shavings pile up as a HAAS TL2 CNC lathe runs at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts. Stock Photo

RM2H0A6HC–Metal shavings pile up as a HAAS TL2 CNC lathe runs at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, dons personal protective equipment in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. PPE protects 1 SOMXS Air Commandos by providing a cushion of protection from harmful chemicals that are commonly encountered in the shop. Stock Photo

RM2M5ANN6–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, dons personal protective equipment in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. PPE protects 1 SOMXS Air Commandos by providing a cushion of protection from harmful chemicals that are commonly encountered in the shop.

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jack Kindell, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews an electronic technical order prior to moving an MC-130P Combat Shadow across the flightline here March 31, 2011. The Cheboygan, Mich., native is stationed in Japan and is currently supporting Operation Tomodachi, which kicked off at the request of the Government of Japan to support humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake tsunami disaster March 11. Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar Stock Photo

RMEG1CCW–YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jack Kindell, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews an electronic technical order prior to moving an MC-130P Combat Shadow across the flightline here March 31, 2011. The Cheboygan, Mich., native is stationed in Japan and is currently supporting Operation Tomodachi, which kicked off at the request of the Government of Japan to support humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake tsunami disaster March 11. Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar

Tactical aircraft maintainers assigned to the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (SOAMXS), Hurlburt Field, Florida, perform preflight inspections on a CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 11, 2019. The 801st SOAMXS members are responsible for aircraft servicing, testing, phase inspections, troubleshooting, repair, modifications, and launch and recovery for all aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie) Stock Photo

RM2A54E1A–Tactical aircraft maintainers assigned to the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (SOAMXS), Hurlburt Field, Florida, perform preflight inspections on a CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 11, 2019. The 801st SOAMXS members are responsible for aircraft servicing, testing, phase inspections, troubleshooting, repair, modifications, and launch and recovery for all aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Tippens, a conventional maintenance crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, and Senior Airman Johnathen Zimmer, a munitions technician with the 1st SOMXS, unload pallets of 30mm-round cartridges at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. After getting inspected, ammunition is stored in a storage unit upon delivery to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM632AF–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Tippens, a conventional maintenance crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, and Senior Airman Johnathen Zimmer, a munitions technician with the 1st SOMXS, unload pallets of 30mm-round cartridges at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2018. After getting inspected, ammunition is stored in a storage unit upon delivery to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

A HAAS TL2 CNC lathe expels metal shavings while creating a metal part at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts. Stock Photo

RM2H0A6JW–A HAAS TL2 CNC lathe expels metal shavings while creating a metal part at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, sprays the bottom of an MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is set to be put on display in the Hurlburt Field Air Park. Stock Photo

RM2M5ANRC–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Whippie, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, sprays the bottom of an MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in the corrosive control shop at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2022. The MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is set to be put on display in the Hurlburt Field Air Park.

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Wolfbauer, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions craftsman, observes the flightline from inside an MC-130P Combat Shadow here March 31, 2011. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. military has humanitarian assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region that are supporting emergency relief efforts and trying to minimize human suffering. U.S. military assets include a wide range of equipment and air, sea and ground capabilities and expertise. Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar Stock Photo

RMEG1CCM–YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Wolfbauer, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions craftsman, observes the flightline from inside an MC-130P Combat Shadow here March 31, 2011. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. military has humanitarian assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region that are supporting emergency relief efforts and trying to minimize human suffering. U.S. military assets include a wide range of equipment and air, sea and ground capabilities and expertise. Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, 1st Marine Aircraft and Air Force Airmen with 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuel a CV-22 Osprey during Balikatan 23 at the Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 7, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan) Stock Photo

RM2PM138H–U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, 1st Marine Aircraft and Air Force Airmen with 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuel a CV-22 Osprey during Balikatan 23 at the Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 7, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

A munitions systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron assembles 40 mm-round clips before a AC-130U Spooky gunship training flight July 18, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Aircrew with the 4th Special Operations Squadron conducted a live-fire training mission to sharpen combat-related skills and ensure readiness. Stock Photo

RMPJD79X–A munitions systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron assembles 40 mm-round clips before a AC-130U Spooky gunship training flight July 18, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Aircrew with the 4th Special Operations Squadron conducted a live-fire training mission to sharpen combat-related skills and ensure readiness.

A HAAS TL2 CNC lathe creates a metal part from a blueprint at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts. Stock Photo

RM2H0A6J5–A HAAS TL2 CNC lathe creates a metal part from a blueprint at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Burke, 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, maneuvers a weapons jammer around cones during a jammer jamboree as part of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group 2021 Annual Load Crew of the Year competition at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 4, 2022. The jammer jamboree is a competition where weapons load crew members and other personnel from around the base are timed on how fast they can drive a jammer through an obstacle course. Stock Photo

RM2M5DJBN–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Burke, 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, maneuvers a weapons jammer around cones during a jammer jamboree as part of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group 2021 Annual Load Crew of the Year competition at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 4, 2022. The jammer jamboree is a competition where weapons load crew members and other personnel from around the base are timed on how fast they can drive a jammer through an obstacle course.

Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, work on an AC-130U Spooky Gunship on Marine Corp Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 3, 2014. The 1st SOAMXS was on MCAS Miramar for a 1st Special Operations Wing Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. Senior Airman Christopher Callaway Stock Photo

RMEG2AHX–Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, work on an AC-130U Spooky Gunship on Marine Corp Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 3, 2014. The 1st SOAMXS was on MCAS Miramar for a 1st Special Operations Wing Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. Senior Airman Christopher Callaway

Airmen of the 200th RED HORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, participate in a Deployment for Training project building a vehicle maintenance bay for the Army National Guard July 25, 2019, at Camp James A. Garfield, Ravenna, Ohio. Projects like this provide valuable training for the RED HORSE mission to provide a dedicated, mobile, flexible, self-sufficient heavy construction engineering force for airfield, base infrastructure and special capabilities to support worldwide contingency operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade) Stock Photo

RMWDY62G–Airmen of the 200th RED HORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, participate in a Deployment for Training project building a vehicle maintenance bay for the Army National Guard July 25, 2019, at Camp James A. Garfield, Ravenna, Ohio. Projects like this provide valuable training for the RED HORSE mission to provide a dedicated, mobile, flexible, self-sufficient heavy construction engineering force for airfield, base infrastructure and special capabilities to support worldwide contingency operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Ballant, a non-destructive inspection journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, prepares to start the florescent penetrant inspection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 12, 2018. The florescent penetrants cause cracks in aircraft parts to become visible under a black light. Stock Photo

RMPJBTYJ–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Ballant, a non-destructive inspection journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, prepares to start the florescent penetrant inspection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 12, 2018. The florescent penetrants cause cracks in aircraft parts to become visible under a black light.

Metal shavings lay in a puddle of water as a HAAS TL2 CNC lathe runs at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts. Stock Photo

RM2H0A6H5–Metal shavings lay in a puddle of water as a HAAS TL2 CNC lathe runs at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 5, 2021. The lathe was operated by personnel with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron to complete blueprint designs for aircraft parts.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Greg Smith, left, senior enlisted leader of U.S. Special Operations Command, receives a briefing on Mission Sustainment Teams (MST) from Staff Sgt. Grover Meredith IV, water and fuels system maintenance technician from the 1st Special Operations Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022. Smith visited Hurlburt Field as a part of a trip in which he participated in the Commando Leadership, Equity, Advocacy, and Development (LEAD) Symposium, received updates from the 24th Special Operations Wing and the Air Force Special Operations Co Stock Photo

RM2M5BGK7–U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Greg Smith, left, senior enlisted leader of U.S. Special Operations Command, receives a briefing on Mission Sustainment Teams (MST) from Staff Sgt. Grover Meredith IV, water and fuels system maintenance technician from the 1st Special Operations Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022. Smith visited Hurlburt Field as a part of a trip in which he participated in the Commando Leadership, Equity, Advocacy, and Development (LEAD) Symposium, received updates from the 24th Special Operations Wing and the Air Force Special Operations Co

RMDAAJHH–Staff Sgt. Alexander Para, a CV-22 Osprey aircraft flight engineer from the 8th Special Operations Squadron, performs a preflight inspection on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 25, 2013. The Osprey is a versatile, self-deployable aircraft that offers increased

U.S. Airmen with the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare to refuel an F-35A Lightning II Aircraft during a Forward Area and Refueling Point at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing conducted a Forward Area Refueling Point with 1st Special Operations and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron while deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, to simulate expeditionary refueling while operating in Forward deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon) Stock Photo

RM2HA33DG–U.S. Airmen with the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare to refuel an F-35A Lightning II Aircraft during a Forward Area and Refueling Point at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing conducted a Forward Area Refueling Point with 1st Special Operations and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron while deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, to simulate expeditionary refueling while operating in Forward deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Ballant, a non-destructive inspection journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, views an aircraft part under a microscope during a routine inspection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 12, 2018. The florescent penetrants cause cracks in aircraft parts to become visible under a black light. Stock Photo

RMPJBTYW–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Ballant, a non-destructive inspection journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, views an aircraft part under a microscope during a routine inspection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 12, 2018. The florescent penetrants cause cracks in aircraft parts to become visible under a black light.

An Air Commando with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, shines a light during a non-destructive inspection on a metal fitting at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 24, 2021. Non-destructive inspections pinpoint cracks and imperfections on aerospace ground equipment for maintenance personnel. Stock Photo

RM2H0FC5T–An Air Commando with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, shines a light during a non-destructive inspection on a metal fitting at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 24, 2021. Non-destructive inspections pinpoint cracks and imperfections on aerospace ground equipment for maintenance personnel.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dalanie Coughlin, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II apprentice, listens to Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, during a weekly wing leadership meeting at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 3, 2022. Taylor had Coughlin shadow him at meetings, a visit to the First Term Airmen Course, and a Purple Heart ceremony as part of his command style to cultivate an environment which maintains open dialogue between Airmen and leaders. Stock Photo

RM2M5D4FP–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dalanie Coughlin, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II apprentice, listens to Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, during a weekly wing leadership meeting at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 3, 2022. Taylor had Coughlin shadow him at meetings, a visit to the First Term Airmen Course, and a Purple Heart ceremony as part of his command style to cultivate an environment which maintains open dialogue between Airmen and leaders.

Tech. Sgt. James DiPalma, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs intake and exhaust checks on an MC-130J Commando II Dec. 18, 2014, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The checks ensure there are no foreign objects endangering the gunship’s engines. Airman 1st Class Shelby Kay-Fantozzi For more great Air Force photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/usairforce https://www.facebook.com/USairforce . Stock Photo

RMEG281W–Tech. Sgt. James DiPalma, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs intake and exhaust checks on an MC-130J Commando II Dec. 18, 2014, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The checks ensure there are no foreign objects endangering the gunship’s engines. Airman 1st Class Shelby Kay-Fantozzi For more great Air Force photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/usairforce https://www.facebook.com/USairforce .

U.S. Airmen with the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare to refuel an F-35A Lightning II aircraft with the 354th Fighter Wing during a Forward Area and Refueling Point at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing conducted a Forward Area Refueling Point with 1st Special Operations and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron while deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, to simulate expeditionary refueling while operating in Forward deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon) Stock Photo

RM2HA33C9–U.S. Airmen with the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare to refuel an F-35A Lightning II aircraft with the 354th Fighter Wing during a Forward Area and Refueling Point at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing conducted a Forward Area Refueling Point with 1st Special Operations and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron while deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, to simulate expeditionary refueling while operating in Forward deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

RMPJBTYR–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Ballant, a non-destructive inspection journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, views a spike on a chart during eddy current standardization at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 12, 2018. Eddy currents use rods to detect the smallest cracks in aircraft parts by causing a spike in the graph.

An MC-130J Commando II is parked on the flight line for maintenance at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 28, 2024. The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron is dedicated to supporting the generation of safe, reliable, combat-capable aircraft and equipment, ensuring the Air Force Special Operations Command can accomplish its mission. Force Stock Photo

RM2WWPT8C–An MC-130J Commando II is parked on the flight line for maintenance at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 28, 2024. The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron is dedicated to supporting the generation of safe, reliable, combat-capable aircraft and equipment, ensuring the Air Force Special Operations Command can accomplish its mission. Force

RM2M5D4FG–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dalanie Coughlin, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II apprentice, listens to Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, during a weekly wing leadership meeting at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 3, 2022. Taylor had Coughlin shadow him at meetings, a visit to the First Term Airmen Course, and a Purple Heart ceremony as part of his command style to cultivate an environment which maintains open dialogue between Airmen and leaders.

A maintainer from the 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron scrubs beneath the wing of an MC-130J Commando II Dec. 18, 2014, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Maintainers can spend hours washing an aircraft to ensure it is free of debris and safe from deterioration. Airman 1st Class Shelby Kay-Fantozzi For more great Air Force photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/usairforce https://www.facebook.com/USairforce . Stock Photo

RMEG1FY5–A maintainer from the 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron scrubs beneath the wing of an MC-130J Commando II Dec. 18, 2014, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Maintainers can spend hours washing an aircraft to ensure it is free of debris and safe from deterioration. Airman 1st Class Shelby Kay-Fantozzi For more great Air Force photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/usairforce https://www.facebook.com/USairforce .

RM2HA33CP–U.S. Airmen with the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare to refuel an F-35A Lightning II aircraft with the 354th Fighter Wing during a Forward Area and Refueling Point at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing conducted a Forward Area Refueling Point with 1st Special Operations and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron while deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, to simulate expeditionary refueling while operating in Forward deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

A munitions systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron transfers 105 mm high-explosive rounds from storage to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Laswell, a special missions aviator and evaluator with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, July 18, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Aircrew with the 4th SOS conducted a live-fire training mission to sharpen combat-related skills and ensure readiness. Stock Photo

RMPJD79Y–A munitions systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron transfers 105 mm high-explosive rounds from storage to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Laswell, a special missions aviator and evaluator with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, July 18, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Aircrew with the 4th SOS conducted a live-fire training mission to sharpen combat-related skills and ensure readiness.

$An Air Commando with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, shines a light during a non-destructive inspection on a metal fitting at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 24, 2021. Non-destructive inspections identify stress fatigue fractures on a wide variety of aerospace ground equipment. Stock Photo$

RM2H0FC5W–An Air Commando with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, shines a light during a non-destructive inspection on a metal fitting at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 24, 2021. Non-destructive inspections identify stress fatigue fractures on a wide variety of aerospace ground equipment.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dalanie Coughlin, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130 apprentice, attends a wing leadership meeting with Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, 27 SOW command chief, at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 3, 2022. Taylor had Coughlin shadow him at meetings, a visit to the First Term Airmen Course, and a Purple Heart ceremony as part of his command style to cultivate an environment which maintains open dialogue between Airmen and leaders. Stock Photo

RM2M5D4G2–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dalanie Coughlin, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130 apprentice, attends a wing leadership meeting with Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, 27 SOW command chief, at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 3, 2022. Taylor had Coughlin shadow him at meetings, a visit to the First Term Airmen Course, and a Purple Heart ceremony as part of his command style to cultivate an environment which maintains open dialogue between Airmen and leaders.

A maintainer from the 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron uses a pressure washer to rinse soap from an MC-130J Commando II Dec. 18, 2014, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. In addition to keeping aircraft clean, scheduled washes help prevent the corrosion of multi-million dollar assets. Airman 1st Class Shelby Kay-Fantozzi For more great Air Force photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/usairforce https://www.facebook.com/USairforce . Stock Photo

RMEG2CNJ–A maintainer from the 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron uses a pressure washer to rinse soap from an MC-130J Commando II Dec. 18, 2014, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. In addition to keeping aircraft clean, scheduled washes help prevent the corrosion of multi-million dollar assets. Airman 1st Class Shelby Kay-Fantozzi For more great Air Force photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/usairforce https://www.facebook.com/USairforce .

U.S. Airmen with the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 1st Special Operations Squadron, and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, refuel an F-35A Lightning II Aircraft during a Forward Area and Refueling Point with a MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing conducted a Forward Area Refueling Point with 1st Special Operations and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron while deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, to simulate expeditionary refueling while operating in Forward deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps pho Stock Photo

RM2HA33C0–U.S. Airmen with the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 1st Special Operations Squadron, and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, refuel an F-35A Lightning II Aircraft during a Forward Area and Refueling Point with a MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing conducted a Forward Area Refueling Point with 1st Special Operations and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron while deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, to simulate expeditionary refueling while operating in Forward deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps pho

RMPJD7A0–A munitions systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron transfers 105 mm high-explosive rounds from storage to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Laswell, a special missions aviator and evaluator with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, July 18, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Aircrew with the 4th SOS conducted a live-fire training mission to sharpen combat-related skills and ensure readiness.

Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing, participate in a joint training event, May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available. Stock Photo

RM2M9DCKF–Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing, participate in a joint training event, May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

Approved insignia of the 1ST Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron. Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M8J6NR–Approved insignia of the 1ST Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron. Country: Unknown

An Air Commando with the 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducts an aircraft inspection on a CV-22 Osprey Dec. 18, 2014, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The 727 SOAMXS focuses on training personnel to maintain and sustain the CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, as well as the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft. Airman 1st Class Chip Slack For more great Air Force photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/usairforce https://www.facebook.com/USairforce . Stock Photo

RMEG2894–An Air Commando with the 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducts an aircraft inspection on a CV-22 Osprey Dec. 18, 2014, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The 727 SOAMXS focuses on training personnel to maintain and sustain the CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, as well as the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft. Airman 1st Class Chip Slack For more great Air Force photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/usairforce https://www.facebook.com/USairforce .

An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron sits on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17, 2019. The F-35’s Autonomic Logistics Information System integrates current performance, operational parameters, current configuration, scheduled upgrades and maintenance, component history, predictive diagnostics (prognostics) and health management, operations scheduling, training, mission planning and service support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie) Stock Photo

RM2ABDB7M–An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron sits on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17, 2019. The F-35’s Autonomic Logistics Information System integrates current performance, operational parameters, current configuration, scheduled upgrades and maintenance, component history, predictive diagnostics (prognostics) and health management, operations scheduling, training, mission planning and service support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)

RMPJD79W–A munitions systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron transfers 105 mm high-explosive rounds from storage to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Laswell, a special missions aviator and evaluator with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, July 18, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Aircrew with the 4th SOS conducted a live-fire training mission to sharpen combat-related skills and ensure readiness.

RM2M9DCH4–Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing, participate in a joint training event, May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

A Mechanic Performs Maintenance on a 1st Special Operations Squadron A-1 Nicknamed 'Priscilla's Phoenix' at Nakhon Phanom Air Base, Thailand. A Mechanic Performs Maintenance on a 1st Special Operations Squadron A-1 Nicknamed 'Priscilla's Phoenix' at Nakhon Phanom Air Base, Thailand. Photographer: Staff Sgt. Deal Toney Stock Photo

RM2K6PR9E–A Mechanic Performs Maintenance on a 1st Special Operations Squadron A-1 Nicknamed 'Priscilla's Phoenix' at Nakhon Phanom Air Base, Thailand. A Mechanic Performs Maintenance on a 1st Special Operations Squadron A-1 Nicknamed 'Priscilla's Phoenix' at Nakhon Phanom Air Base, Thailand. Photographer: Staff Sgt. Deal Toney

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashley Taylor checks the signals on a satellite receiver/transmitter July 7, 2011, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Taylor is a mission systems journeyman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron. Senior Airman Joe McFadden Stock Photo

RMEG1CX8–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashley Taylor checks the signals on a satellite receiver/transmitter July 7, 2011, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Taylor is a mission systems journeyman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron. Senior Airman Joe McFadden

RM2ABJBKK–An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron sits on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17, 2019. The F-35’s Autonomic Logistics Information System integrates current performance, operational parameters, current configuration, scheduled upgrades and maintenance, component history, predictive diagnostics (prognostics) and health management, operations scheduling, training, mission planning and service support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)

RMPJD79T–A munitions systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron transfers 105 mm high-explosive rounds from storage to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Laswell, a special missions aviator and evaluator with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, July 18, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Aircrew with the 4th SOS conducted a live-fire training mission to sharpen combat-related skills and ensure readiness.

RM2M9DCKD–Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing, participate in a joint training event, May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

AIRMAN 1ST Class Brett A. Villa, front, and SGT. Robert R. Osborne of the 834th Equipment Maintenance Squadron position a 7.62mm MH-134 Minigun on its mount in an MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during Jaguar Bite '89, a joint Army-Air Force exercise conducted by the U.S. Special Operations Command. Subject Operation/Series: JAGUAR BITE '89 Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M8B06X–AIRMAN 1ST Class Brett A. Villa, front, and SGT. Robert R. Osborne of the 834th Equipment Maintenance Squadron position a 7.62mm MH-134 Minigun on its mount in an MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during Jaguar Bite '89, a joint Army-Air Force exercise conducted by the U.S. Special Operations Command. Subject Operation/Series: JAGUAR BITE '89 Country: Unknown

Tops in Blue vocalists U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Megan Harvey and Jette Warnick sing backup vocals for Airman 1st Class Lisa Weiss during their performance at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, July 5, 2010. The Tops in Blue entertainment troupe visited JBB to instill Air Force pride and increase the morale of the troops. The theme for this year’s concert was "We Believe." Airman Harvey is from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La; Airman Warnick is from the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.; and Airman Weiss is from the 171st Force Support Sq Stock Photo

RMEG1622–Tops in Blue vocalists U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Megan Harvey and Jette Warnick sing backup vocals for Airman 1st Class Lisa Weiss during their performance at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, July 5, 2010. The Tops in Blue entertainment troupe visited JBB to instill Air Force pride and increase the morale of the troops. The theme for this year’s concert was "We Believe." Airman Harvey is from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La; Airman Warnick is from the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.; and Airman Weiss is from the 171st Force Support Sq

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 727 Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conduct a CV-22 Power and Communications Out exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 10, 2022. The squadron successfully demonstrated their ability to execute mission planning, respond to crisis events, and launch aircraft in a degraded operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Drew Cyburt) (This image has been altered for security by blurring aircraft tail numbers) Stock Photo

RM2HNG0P9–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 727 Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conduct a CV-22 Power and Communications Out exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 10, 2022. The squadron successfully demonstrated their ability to execute mission planning, respond to crisis events, and launch aircraft in a degraded operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Drew Cyburt) (This image has been altered for security by blurring aircraft tail numbers)

RMPJD7A2–A munitions systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron transfers 105 mm high-explosive rounds from storage to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Laswell, a special missions aviator and evaluator with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, July 18, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Aircrew with the 4th SOS conducted a live-fire training mission to sharpen combat-related skills and ensure readiness.

RM2M9DCKC–Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing, participate in a joint training event, May 17, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This training event demonstrated the ability to perform an aircraft lift under circumstances where traditional equipment may not be available.

Tech. Sgt. Jin Yum and his Afghan counterpart perform a seven-day inspection on the main rotor of an Mi-17 helicopter July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Yum is a maintainer deployed with the 442nd Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron and assigned to the 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Staff Sgt. Quinton Russ Stock Photo

RMEG2APF–Tech. Sgt. Jin Yum and his Afghan counterpart perform a seven-day inspection on the main rotor of an Mi-17 helicopter July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Yum is a maintainer deployed with the 442nd Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron and assigned to the 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Staff Sgt. Quinton Russ

Maintenance crew, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. The 510th FS is conducting close air support training with the 321st Special Tactics Squadron, the 19th Regiment Royal Artillery and the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron to improve combat capabilities and interoperability between allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte) Stock Photo

RM2CTMCJ9–Maintenance crew, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. The 510th FS is conducting close air support training with the 321st Special Tactics Squadron, the 19th Regiment Royal Artillery and the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron to improve combat capabilities and interoperability between allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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