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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Allen, center, outgoing commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Daniels, incoming commander of the 24th SOW, participate in a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 4, 2021. The primary mission of the 24th SOW is to provide Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. Stock Photo
RM2GKNBCA–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Allen, center, outgoing commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Daniels, incoming commander of the 24th SOW, participate in a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 4, 2021. The primary mission of the 24th SOW is to provide Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success.
A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona) Stock Photo
RM2J5AA2J–A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, greets Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 28, 2022. In his role, Maier oversees special operations, irregular warfare, counterterrorism, and information operations policy issues, among other responsibilities. Stock Photo
RM2NHEEHF–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, greets Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 28, 2022. In his role, Maier oversees special operations, irregular warfare, counterterrorism, and information operations policy issues, among other responsibilities.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, delivers remarks during a memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 17, 2022. The ceremony was in remembrance of the four Air Commandos who perished when a U-28A Draco, callsign Ratchet 33 crashed near Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti on Feb. 18, 2012. Stock Photo
RM2M5ATJ5–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, delivers remarks during a memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 17, 2022. The ceremony was in remembrance of the four Air Commandos who perished when a U-28A Draco, callsign Ratchet 33 crashed near Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti on Feb. 18, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife, vice commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, delivers opening remarks for the Sovereign Challenge program's 2018 Fall Seminar at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2018. The seminar, entitled “Message or Counter-Message: Crafting Effective Information Campaigns in the Internet Age,” provided an opportunity for subject matter experts, military personnel and world leaders to discuss global information challenges. Seventy-seven participants from 27 countries attended the event. Sovereign Challenge was established by USSOCOM in 2004 Stock Photo
RMR4H4YP–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife, vice commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, delivers opening remarks for the Sovereign Challenge program's 2018 Fall Seminar at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2018. The seminar, entitled “Message or Counter-Message: Crafting Effective Information Campaigns in the Internet Age,” provided an opportunity for subject matter experts, military personnel and world leaders to discuss global information challenges. Seventy-seven participants from 27 countries attended the event. Sovereign Challenge was established by USSOCOM in 2004
Stickers for the Women’s Initiative at Cannon Air Force Base are displayed at the 2022 Women’s Air & Space Power Symposium, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 8, 2022. The event had a variety of key speakers, including the Honorable Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Air Combat Command commander, and Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander. Stock Photo
RM2M5EHDX–Stickers for the Women’s Initiative at Cannon Air Force Base are displayed at the 2022 Women’s Air & Space Power Symposium, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 8, 2022. The event had a variety of key speakers, including the Honorable Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Air Combat Command commander, and Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander.
A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona) Stock Photo
RM2J5AA1F–A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 28, 2022. In his role, Maier oversees special operations, irregular warfare, counterterrorism, and information operations policy issues, among other responsibilities. Stock Photo
RM2NHEE3C–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 28, 2022. In his role, Maier oversees special operations, irregular warfare, counterterrorism, and information operations policy issues, among other responsibilities.
A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona) Stock Photo
RM2J5AAAB–A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 28, 2022. In his role, Maier oversees special operations, irregular warfare, counterterrorism, and information operations policy issues, among other responsibilities. Stock Photo
RM2NHEE49–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 28, 2022. In his role, Maier oversees special operations, irregular warfare, counterterrorism, and information operations policy issues, among other responsibilities.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife (center), commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, greets U.S. Army Gen. Richard Clarke (left), commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 24, 2022. Clarke visited Hurlburt field to provide guidance to AFSOC air commandos on staying ready today, relevant tomorrow, and resilient always. Stock Photo
RM2MGFG40–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife (center), commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, greets U.S. Army Gen. Richard Clarke (left), commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 24, 2022. Clarke visited Hurlburt field to provide guidance to AFSOC air commandos on staying ready today, relevant tomorrow, and resilient always.
A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona) Stock Photo
RM2J5AAAC–A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona)
U.S. Army Gen. Richard Clarke (left), commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife (right), commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, recognize U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leanne Hardin (center), a weapons systems sustainment manager with the AFSOC directorate of logistics, engineering and force protection, for outstanding performance at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 24, 2022. Clarke visited Hurlburt field to provide guidance to AFSOC air commandos on staying ready today, relevant tomorrow, and resilient always. Stock Photo
RM2MGFG35–U.S. Army Gen. Richard Clarke (left), commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife (right), commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, recognize U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leanne Hardin (center), a weapons systems sustainment manager with the AFSOC directorate of logistics, engineering and force protection, for outstanding performance at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 24, 2022. Clarke visited Hurlburt field to provide guidance to AFSOC air commandos on staying ready today, relevant tomorrow, and resilient always.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, is briefed USAF Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, right, Commander, 2nd AF, USAF Col. Nathan Colunga, right, Commander, Special Warfare Training Wing, USAF Col. Edmund Loughran, right, Commander, Special Warfare Training Group and USAF Maj. Jesse Galt, right front, director of operations, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron, on co-ed living quarters, Aug. 19, 2022, Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas. “Slife visited the SWTW to observe the SWTW pipelines that feed operational AFSOC units and how th Stock Photo
RM2MFE9ET–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, is briefed USAF Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, right, Commander, 2nd AF, USAF Col. Nathan Colunga, right, Commander, Special Warfare Training Wing, USAF Col. Edmund Loughran, right, Commander, Special Warfare Training Group and USAF Maj. Jesse Galt, right front, director of operations, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron, on co-ed living quarters, Aug. 19, 2022, Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas. “Slife visited the SWTW to observe the SWTW pipelines that feed operational AFSOC units and how th
Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, uses a visual aid to teach about the value of differing perspectives at the Squadron Leadership Course at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 5, 2021. Slife utilized the aid to teach the lesson that people can view the same problem but reach a different understanding and differing perspectives are needed to fully understand and resolve complicated problems. Stock Photo
RM2GKF49N–Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, uses a visual aid to teach about the value of differing perspectives at the Squadron Leadership Course at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 5, 2021. Slife utilized the aid to teach the lesson that people can view the same problem but reach a different understanding and differing perspectives are needed to fully understand and resolve complicated problems.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, hosts an all-call with members of the 415th Special Operations Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 4, 2022. The AFSOC mission is to provide our nation with the capability to sustain airpower during combat. Stock Photo
RM2KPXH28–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, hosts an all-call with members of the 415th Special Operations Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 4, 2022. The AFSOC mission is to provide our nation with the capability to sustain airpower during combat.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command conducts an aerial review at Okaloosa Island on April 18, 2022. The aerial review was conducted in honor of The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony. Stock Photo
RM2M68E20–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command conducts an aerial review at Okaloosa Island on April 18, 2022. The aerial review was conducted in honor of The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony.
A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona) Stock Photo
RM2J5AAHF–A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command conducts an aerial review at Okaloosa Island on April 18, 2022. The aerial review was conducted in honor of The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony. Stock Photo
RM2M68E29–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command conducts an aerial review at Okaloosa Island on April 18, 2022. The aerial review was conducted in honor of The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony.
Lt. Gen. James Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks to 353rd Special Operations Group members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2021. Slife talked about special operations from the past and how they will evolve in the future. Stock Photo
RM2GKWTC7–Lt. Gen. James Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks to 353rd Special Operations Group members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2021. Slife talked about special operations from the past and how they will evolve in the future.
A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona) Stock Photo
RM2J5AA1N–A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Ancona)
Lt. Gen. James Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks to 353rd Special Operations Group members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2021. Slife talked about what is needed in the special operations field to deter current and future adversaries. Stock Photo
RM2GKWT9R–Lt. Gen. James Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks to 353rd Special Operations Group members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2021. Slife talked about what is needed in the special operations field to deter current and future adversaries.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during Commando Rally May 10, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The rally centered on the vision for AFSOC with guided group discussions on certain topics. Stock Photo
RM2M6Y66T–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during Commando Rally May 10, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The rally centered on the vision for AFSOC with guided group discussions on certain topics.
An 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey, assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo) Stock Photo
RM2J56CYM–An 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey, assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during Commando Rally May 10, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The rally centered on the vision for AFSOC with guided group discussions on certain topics. Stock Photo
RM2M6Y670–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during Commando Rally May 10, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The rally centered on the vision for AFSOC with guided group discussions on certain topics.
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons, Ellsworth AFB, SD, flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo) Stock Photo
RM2J56CYJ–A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons, Ellsworth AFB, SD, flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during Commando Rally May 10, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The rally centered on the vision for AFSOC with guided group discussions on certain topics. Stock Photo
RM2M6Y64E–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during Commando Rally May 10, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The rally centered on the vision for AFSOC with guided group discussions on certain topics.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, finishes an interview at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Slife explained why humans are more important than hardware while discussing what AFOSC is about and what it's like to be an AFSOC airman. Stock Photo
RM2GKYRM4–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, finishes an interview at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Slife explained why humans are more important than hardware while discussing what AFOSC is about and what it's like to be an AFSOC airman.
An F-22 Raptor assigned to 43d Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla., flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo) Stock Photo
RM2J56CWY–An F-22 Raptor assigned to 43d Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla., flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Airmen during the 2022 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education & Development Symposium, in San Antonio, Aug. 17, 2022. During the symposium, Airmen were able to hear from past and present Air Force leaders. Stock Photo
RM2MF787J–Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Airmen during the 2022 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education & Development Symposium, in San Antonio, Aug. 17, 2022. During the symposium, Airmen were able to hear from past and present Air Force leaders.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron fly a CV-22 Osprey over Okaloosa Island as part of an aerial review Apr. 18, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Rito Smith) Stock Photo
RM2J5AA5R–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron fly a CV-22 Osprey over Okaloosa Island as part of an aerial review Apr. 18, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Rito Smith)
Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Airmen during the 2022 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education & Development Symposium, in San Antonio, Aug. 17, 2022. During the symposium, Airmen were able to hear from past and present Air Force leaders. Stock Photo
RM2MF78KN–Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Airmen during the 2022 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education & Development Symposium, in San Antonio, Aug. 17, 2022. During the symposium, Airmen were able to hear from past and present Air Force leaders.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, delivers remarks during an interview at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Slife explained why humans are more important than hardware while discussing what AFOSC is about and what it's like to be an AFSOC airman. Stock Photo
RM2GKYRG2–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, delivers remarks during an interview at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Slife explained why humans are more important than hardware while discussing what AFOSC is about and what it's like to be an AFSOC airman.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, briefs leadership from the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. Slife discussed Airman development, changes within AFSOC and integration of the 919 SOW capabilities during his briefing. Stock Photo
RM2H0E4AP–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, briefs leadership from the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. Slife discussed Airman development, changes within AFSOC and integration of the 919 SOW capabilities during his briefing.
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during the Air Force Special Operations Command change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife. Stock Photo
RM2NH34RR–Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during the Air Force Special Operations Command change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 21 attendees during an AFSOC panel at Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Slife explained why humans are more important than hardware while discussing what AFOSC’s mission is about and what it's like to be an AFSOC airman. Stock Photo
RM2GKYTCR–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 21 attendees during an AFSOC panel at Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Slife explained why humans are more important than hardware while discussing what AFOSC’s mission is about and what it's like to be an AFSOC airman.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, provides remarks during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 22, 2021. Slife recognized the valorous efforts of an AC-130J Ghostrider crew by presenting five of them the Distinguished Flying Cross and the remaining crew members with an Air Medal. Stock Photo
RM2GKRKGA–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, provides remarks during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 22, 2021. Slife recognized the valorous efforts of an AC-130J Ghostrider crew by presenting five of them the Distinguished Flying Cross and the remaining crew members with an Air Medal.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks to trainees from the 919th Special Operations Wing development and training flight, at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. During the visit, Slife held a Q&A session regarding careers within the Air Force. Stock Photo
RM2H0E4D0–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks to trainees from the 919th Special Operations Wing development and training flight, at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. During the visit, Slife held a Q&A session regarding careers within the Air Force.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, receives a letter of recognition during the Air Force Ball 75th anniversary at Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Nov 4, 2022. The Air Force Ball is an annual event that invites officers and enlisted members to celebrate the birth of the Air Force. Stock Photo
RM2KR02BH–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, receives a letter of recognition during the Air Force Ball 75th anniversary at Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Nov 4, 2022. The Air Force Ball is an annual event that invites officers and enlisted members to celebrate the birth of the Air Force.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, gives a speech during a remembrance ceremony Aug. 5, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This year marks the 20th anniversary since 10 aircrew members perished when Talon 13 crashed on August 7, 2002, in Puerto Rico. Stock Photo
RM2NJ4A54–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, gives a speech during a remembrance ceremony Aug. 5, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This year marks the 20th anniversary since 10 aircrew members perished when Talon 13 crashed on August 7, 2002, in Puerto Rico.
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons, Ellsworth AFB, SD, flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo) Stock Photo
RM2J56CXA–A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons, Ellsworth AFB, SD, flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, salutes the American flag during the 352nd Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony, June 24, 2022, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Col. Mark McGill took command from the outgoing commander, Col. Nathan Owendoff. Stock Photo
RM2MC3YD2–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, salutes the American flag during the 352nd Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony, June 24, 2022, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Col. Mark McGill took command from the outgoing commander, Col. Nathan Owendoff.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, gives a strategic guidance briefing to members of the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. Slife discussed what makes AFSOC unique and how the 919th Special Operations Wing is a part of the evolving AFSOC mission. Stock Photo
RM2H0E4DH–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, gives a strategic guidance briefing to members of the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. Slife discussed what makes AFSOC unique and how the 919th Special Operations Wing is a part of the evolving AFSOC mission.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind addresses an audience during the Air Force Special Operations Command change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife. Stock Photo
RM2NH34RF–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind addresses an audience during the Air Force Special Operations Command change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.
Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, GA, fly over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo) Stock Photo
RM2J56D0D–Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, GA, fly over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind addresses an audience during the Air Force Special Operations Command change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife. Stock Photo
RM2NH350R–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind addresses an audience during the Air Force Special Operations Command change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, delivers the final AC-130J to the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 2, 2022. The arrival of the final AC-130J completes the transition from the legacy AC-130W, AC-130U and AC-130H fleets. Stock Photo
RM2KPRM07–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, delivers the final AC-130J to the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 2, 2022. The arrival of the final AC-130J completes the transition from the legacy AC-130W, AC-130U and AC-130H fleets.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and the official party salute the American flag during the 352nd Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony, June 24, 2022, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Col. Mark McGill took command from the outgoing commander, Col. Nathan Owendoff. Stock Photo
RM2MC3YD1–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and the official party salute the American flag during the 352nd Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony, June 24, 2022, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Col. Mark McGill took command from the outgoing commander, Col. Nathan Owendoff.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presides over a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 4, 2021. Slife oversaw the 24th Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony, welcoming U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Daniels as the new commander of the wing. Stock Photo
RM2GKNBCM–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presides over a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 4, 2021. Slife oversaw the 24th Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony, welcoming U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Daniels as the new commander of the wing.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, prepares to cut the Hurlburt Field Air Force Ball cake at the Air Force Ball 75th anniversary, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Nov 4, 2022. The Air Force Ball is the single annual event that invites officers and enlisted members to celebrate the birth of the Air Force. Stock Photo
RM2KR031G–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, prepares to cut the Hurlburt Field Air Force Ball cake at the Air Force Ball 75th anniversary, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Nov 4, 2022. The Air Force Ball is the single annual event that invites officers and enlisted members to celebrate the birth of the Air Force.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and the official party stand at attention during the 352nd Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony, June 24, 2022, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. U.S. Air Force Col. Mark McGill took command from the outgoing commander, Col. Nathan Owendoff. Stock Photo
RM2MC3YD9–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and the official party stand at attention during the 352nd Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony, June 24, 2022, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. U.S. Air Force Col. Mark McGill took command from the outgoing commander, Col. Nathan Owendoff.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents the Bronze Star Medal to Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Haggett was also presented the Silver Star during the ceremony. Stock Photo
RM2M7TEBT–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents the Bronze Star Medal to Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Haggett was also presented the Silver Star during the ceremony.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, provides remarks for a High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing brief during the AFSOC Technology, Acquisition, and Sustainment Review at Austere Field #6, Florida, July 21, 2021. AFSOC provides high-return on investment capabilities across the spectrum of conflict, from competition to war. Stock Photo
RM2GKXREP–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, provides remarks for a High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing brief during the AFSOC Technology, Acquisition, and Sustainment Review at Austere Field #6, Florida, July 21, 2021. AFSOC provides high-return on investment capabilities across the spectrum of conflict, from competition to war.
A C-146A Wolfhound carrying Gen. Arnold Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, and Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, along with other guests, taxis down the flightline at Duke Field, Florida, July 21, 2021. AFSOC provides high-return on investment capabilities across the spectrum of conflict, from competition to war. Stock Photo
RM2GKXPW5–A C-146A Wolfhound carrying Gen. Arnold Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, and Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, along with other guests, taxis down the flightline at Duke Field, Florida, July 21, 2021. AFSOC provides high-return on investment capabilities across the spectrum of conflict, from competition to war.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, greets Master Sgt. Melissa Hill, flight chief of the 919th Special Operations Wing’s development and training flight, at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. During the visit, Hill explained the strategic purpose of the flight to Slife before he spoke to a group of new recruits. Stock Photo
RM2H0E4D2–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, greets Master Sgt. Melissa Hill, flight chief of the 919th Special Operations Wing’s development and training flight, at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. During the visit, Hill explained the strategic purpose of the flight to Slife before he spoke to a group of new recruits.
Airmen with the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron demonstrate communications equipment for U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. 919th SOCS Airmen explained the strategic capabilities of the communications equipment to Slife during his visit to the 919th Special Operations Wing during the February unit training assembly. Stock Photo
RM2H0E4EF–Airmen with the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron demonstrate communications equipment for U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. 919th SOCS Airmen explained the strategic capabilities of the communications equipment to Slife during his visit to the 919th Special Operations Wing during the February unit training assembly.
A formation of Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen renders the first salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of AFSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from Lt. Gen. Jim Slife. Stock Photo
RM2NH353J–A formation of Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen renders the first salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of AFSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.
A formation of Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen render the first salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of AFSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from Lt. Gen. Jim Slife. Stock Photo
RM2NH350A–A formation of Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen render the first salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of AFSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 9, 2022. During the ceremony U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed command of AFSOC from Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, completes a toast while celebrating the Air Force Ball 75th anniversary at Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Nov 4, 2022. Slife was commissioned through The Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at Auburn University and has spent the majority of his career in special operations aviation assignments, deploying extensively. Stock Photo
RM2KR02DT–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, completes a toast while celebrating the Air Force Ball 75th anniversary at Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Nov 4, 2022. Slife was commissioned through The Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at Auburn University and has spent the majority of his career in special operations aviation assignments, deploying extensively.
Janice Jones, 27th Special Operations Wing Director of Integrated Resilience, and her spouse Master Sgt. David Jones, listen to Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speak during the Outstanding Airman of the Year Medallion Breakfast at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 13, 2021. The OAY award recognizes Airmen and civilians for their exceptional leadership, job performance, community engagement and personal achievements. Stock Photo
RM2GKK7JD–Janice Jones, 27th Special Operations Wing Director of Integrated Resilience, and her spouse Master Sgt. David Jones, listen to Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speak during the Outstanding Airman of the Year Medallion Breakfast at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 13, 2021. The OAY award recognizes Airmen and civilians for their exceptional leadership, job performance, community engagement and personal achievements.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, greets Lt. Col. Daniel Posch, commander of the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group, at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. Slife spoke to Posch and some maintenance Airmen about change within AFSOC at a strategic guidance briefing during his visit with 919th Special Operations Wing Airmen. Stock Photo
RM2H0E4DM–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, greets Lt. Col. Daniel Posch, commander of the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group, at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. Slife spoke to Posch and some maintenance Airmen about change within AFSOC at a strategic guidance briefing during his visit with 919th Special Operations Wing Airmen.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Cheney, flight surgeon for the 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron, speaks with Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, in the COVID-19 vaccination point of distribution at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 6, 2021. Personnel from the 919th SOMDS administered a COVID-19 vaccination to Slife during his tour of the facility. Stock Photo
RM2H0E4BH–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Cheney, flight surgeon for the 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron, speaks with Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, in the COVID-19 vaccination point of distribution at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 6, 2021. Personnel from the 919th SOMDS administered a COVID-19 vaccination to Slife during his tour of the facility.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, stands aside Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, as he’s presented the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Haggett was also presented the Silver Star during the ceremony. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE89–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, stands aside Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, as he’s presented the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Haggett was also presented the Silver Star during the ceremony.
A CV-22 Osprey flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. Stock Photo
RM2M68D36–A CV-22 Osprey flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.
Lt. Gen. James C. “Jim” Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, meets with Special Tactics Airmen at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Special Tactics Airmen possess unique capabilities to include assessing and surveying landing zones for aircraft, as well as controlling the airspace of major airfields to clandestine dirt strips in any environment, including those devastated by natural disasters. Stock Photo
RM2GKYR65–Lt. Gen. James C. “Jim” Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, meets with Special Tactics Airmen at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. Special Tactics Airmen possess unique capabilities to include assessing and surveying landing zones for aircraft, as well as controlling the airspace of major airfields to clandestine dirt strips in any environment, including those devastated by natural disasters.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during the AFSOC Operations Center change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 24, 2021. AFSOC provides Air Force special operations forces for worldwide deployment and assignment to unified combatant commanders. The command has approximately 20,800 active-duty, Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian professionals. Stock Photo
RM2GKRYBG–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during the AFSOC Operations Center change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 24, 2021. AFSOC provides Air Force special operations forces for worldwide deployment and assignment to unified combatant commanders. The command has approximately 20,800 active-duty, Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian professionals.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 18, 2021. Slife officiated the 492d Special Operations Wing change of command, transferring command of the unit from U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Jett to U.S. Air Force Col. Caleb Nimmo. Stock Photo
RM2GKR8CB–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 18, 2021. Slife officiated the 492d Special Operations Wing change of command, transferring command of the unit from U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Jett to U.S. Air Force Col. Caleb Nimmo.
Dr. Paul Hsu, founder of the Hsu Educational Foundation, discusses his foundation with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Feb 10, 2021. The Hsu Education Foundation works together with the 1st Special Operations Wing Innovation Cell to develop new, innovative ideas and support STEM studies among local youth. Stock Photo
RM2H0EDPB–Dr. Paul Hsu, founder of the Hsu Educational Foundation, discusses his foundation with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Feb 10, 2021. The Hsu Education Foundation works together with the 1st Special Operations Wing Innovation Cell to develop new, innovative ideas and support STEM studies among local youth.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks with a family member of a fallen Air Force Special Operations Command member during the AFSOC Run to Honor 5k Run/Ruck at Hurlburt Field, Florida May 13, 2022. The command hosts the run/ruck as a tribute to AFSOC Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Stock Photo
RM2M7TXPM–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks with a family member of a fallen Air Force Special Operations Command member during the AFSOC Run to Honor 5k Run/Ruck at Hurlburt Field, Florida May 13, 2022. The command hosts the run/ruck as a tribute to AFSOC Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. Stock Photo
RM2M68DB5–A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.
Members with the Choctawhatchee High School Color Guard present the colors during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island, Florida. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the Air Force Special Operations Command commander and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the Air Education and Training Command commander, conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. Stock Photo
RM2M68D3D–Members with the Choctawhatchee High School Color Guard present the colors during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island, Florida. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the Air Force Special Operations Command commander and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the Air Education and Training Command commander, conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.
A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. Stock Photo
RM2M68CY2–A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.
A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. Stock Photo
RM2M68D3J–A B-25 medium bomber flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, meets Col. George Hardy, a Tuskegee Airman, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 21, Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps, a precursor of the U.S. Air Force, leading the way for future aviators. Stock Photo
RM2GKYRK5–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, meets Col. George Hardy, a Tuskegee Airman, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 21, Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 31, 2021. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps, a precursor of the U.S. Air Force, leading the way for future aviators.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, about AFSOC history and capabilities April 9, 2021, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This visit allowed AFSOC senior leadership to show the unique challenges and mission requirements the major command faces while completing special operations worldwide. Stock Photo
RM2GKFJTK–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, about AFSOC history and capabilities April 9, 2021, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This visit allowed AFSOC senior leadership to show the unique challenges and mission requirements the major command faces while completing special operations worldwide.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erich Miller, operational medicine technician for the 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron, vaccinates Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, with a COVID-19 vaccine at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. Slife toured the 919th Special Operations Wing COVID-19 vaccination point of distribution with 919th SOMDS leadership during his visit to Duke Field. Stock Photo
RM2H0E4BP–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erich Miller, operational medicine technician for the 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron, vaccinates Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, with a COVID-19 vaccine at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021. Slife toured the 919th Special Operations Wing COVID-19 vaccination point of distribution with 919th SOMDS leadership during his visit to Duke Field.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, delivers a speech during the 1st Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 21, 2022. Slife recognized U.S. Air Force Col. Jocelyn Schermerhorn, 1st SOW outgoing commander, for her dedicated leadership to the 1st SOW and welcomed U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black as the incoming commander. Stock Photo
RM2NH7AG6–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, delivers a speech during the 1st Special Operations Wing change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 21, 2022. Slife recognized U.S. Air Force Col. Jocelyn Schermerhorn, 1st SOW outgoing commander, for her dedicated leadership to the 1st SOW and welcomed U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black as the incoming commander.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, pins the Legion of Merit on U.S. Air Force Col. Jocelyn Schermerhorn, 1st Special Operations Wing outgoing commander, during the 1st SOW change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 21, 2022. The Legion of Merit recognizes service members who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. Stock Photo
RM2NH7AFJ–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, pins the Legion of Merit on U.S. Air Force Col. Jocelyn Schermerhorn, 1st Special Operations Wing outgoing commander, during the 1st SOW change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 21, 2022. The Legion of Merit recognizes service members who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses attendees at the Silver Star Medal ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During the ceremony, Haggett received the nation’s third-highest military combat medal for his gallant actions while deployed in 2017 to Southwest Asia. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE8C–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses attendees at the Silver Star Medal ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During the ceremony, Haggett received the nation’s third-highest military combat medal for his gallant actions while deployed in 2017 to Southwest Asia.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses attendees at the Silver Star Medal ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During the ceremony, Haggett received the nation’s third-highest military combat medal for his gallant actions while deployed in 2017 to Southwest Asia. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE42–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses attendees at the Silver Star Medal ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During the ceremony, Haggett received the nation’s third-highest military combat medal for his gallant actions while deployed in 2017 to Southwest Asia.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses attendees at the Silver Star Medal ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During the ceremony, Haggett received the nation’s third-highest military combat medal for his gallant actions while deployed in 2017 to Southwest Asia. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE8F–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses attendees at the Silver Star Medal ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During the ceremony, Haggett received the nation’s third-highest military combat medal for his gallant actions while deployed in 2017 to Southwest Asia.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE8K–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE79–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, tells the history of the Doolittle Raider Goblets during the Doolittle Raider Goblet Ceremony at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida, April 18, 2022. The goblets, each engraved with the names of the members of the historic raid, are on permanent display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Stock Photo
RM2M68CY9–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, tells the history of the Doolittle Raider Goblets during the Doolittle Raider Goblet Ceremony at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida, April 18, 2022. The goblets, each engraved with the names of the members of the historic raid, are on permanent display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
An F-22 Raptor assigned to 43d Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla., flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. Stock Photo
RM2M68D3N–An F-22 Raptor assigned to 43d Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla., flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.
A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. Stock Photo
RM2M68D34–A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.
A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders. Stock Photo
RM2M68DB7–A B-25 medium bomber and a T-6 Texan flies over during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), conducted an aerial review in honor of the members of the Doolittle Raiders.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., talks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, before departing Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 4, 2022. During his visit, Brown met with junior enlisted Airmen and received command updates from Headquarters AFSOC staff and briefings on Mission Sustainment Teams, Aviation Special Operations Task Units and Special Operations Task Groups. Stock Photo
RM2M65FF1–Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., talks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, before departing Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 4, 2022. During his visit, Brown met with junior enlisted Airmen and received command updates from Headquarters AFSOC staff and briefings on Mission Sustainment Teams, Aviation Special Operations Task Units and Special Operations Task Groups.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Arnold Bunch, commander of Air Force Material Command, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and other AFMC and AFSOC senior leaders, disembark from a CV-22 Osprey at Austere Field #6, Florida, July 21, 2021. With service support and investments in key technologies, AFSOC creates innovative solutions for the joint force and multiplies dilemmas for adversaries. Stock Photo
RM2GKXRF5–U.S. Air Force Gen. Arnold Bunch, commander of Air Force Material Command, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and other AFMC and AFSOC senior leaders, disembark from a CV-22 Osprey at Austere Field #6, Florida, July 21, 2021. With service support and investments in key technologies, AFSOC creates innovative solutions for the joint force and multiplies dilemmas for adversaries.
U.S. Air Force Col. Caleb Nimmo, right, accepts command of the 492d Special Operations Wing from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 18, 2021. Nimmo was previously the vice commander of the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, Florida, before assuming his new role as the commander of the Carpetbaggers of the 492d SOW. Stock Photo
RM2GKR8BK–U.S. Air Force Col. Caleb Nimmo, right, accepts command of the 492d Special Operations Wing from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 18, 2021. Nimmo was previously the vice commander of the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, Florida, before assuming his new role as the commander of the Carpetbaggers of the 492d SOW.
U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Jett, right, relinquishes command of the 492d Special Operations Wing to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 18, 2021. Jett relinquished command of the wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Caleb Nimmo after two years of leading the Carpetbaggers of the 492d SOW. Stock Photo
RM2GKR8AY–U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Jett, right, relinquishes command of the 492d Special Operations Wing to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 18, 2021. Jett relinquished command of the wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Caleb Nimmo after two years of leading the Carpetbaggers of the 492d SOW.
U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Allen, right, relinquishes command of the 24th Special Operations Wing to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 4, 2021. Allen commanded the 24th SOW for two years, enabling and providing Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. Stock Photo
RM2GKNBCC–U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Allen, right, relinquishes command of the 24th Special Operations Wing to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 4, 2021. Allen commanded the 24th SOW for two years, enabling and providing Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success.
U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Allen, right, renders his final salute as commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 4, 2021. Allen commanded the 24th SOW for two years, enabling and providing Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. Stock Photo
RM2GKNBBX–U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Allen, right, renders his final salute as commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 4, 2021. Allen commanded the 24th SOW for two years, enabling and providing Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, center, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, explains AFSOC history and capabilities to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force commander, April 9, 2021, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This visit allowed AFSOC senior leadership to show the unique challenges and mission requirements the major command faces while completing special operations worldwide. Stock Photo
RM2GKFJRA–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, center, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, explains AFSOC history and capabilities to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force commander, April 9, 2021, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This visit allowed AFSOC senior leadership to show the unique challenges and mission requirements the major command faces while completing special operations worldwide.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, center, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, explains AFSOC history and capabilities to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force commander, April 9, 2021, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This visit allowed AFSOC senior leadership to show the unique challenges and mission requirements the major command faces while completing special operations worldwide. Stock Photo
RM2GKFJTN–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, center, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, explains AFSOC history and capabilities to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force commander, April 9, 2021, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This visit allowed AFSOC senior leadership to show the unique challenges and mission requirements the major command faces while completing special operations worldwide.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, stands aside Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, as he’s presented the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE8E–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, stands aside Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, as he’s presented the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, salutes Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, after presenting him the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE7C–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, salutes Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, after presenting him the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces.
Members of Air Force Special Operations Command look on as Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses attendees at the Silver Star Medal ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During the ceremony, Haggett received the nation’s third-highest military combat medal for his gallant actions while deployed in 2017 to Southwest Asia. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE8P–Members of Air Force Special Operations Command look on as Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses attendees at the Silver Star Medal ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During the ceremony, Haggett received the nation’s third-highest military combat medal for his gallant actions while deployed in 2017 to Southwest Asia.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, salutes during Ruffles and Flourishes at the start of Silver Star Medal Ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. Stock Photo
RM2M7TE1D–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, salutes during Ruffles and Flourishes at the start of Silver Star Medal Ceremony for Master Sgt. Cory Haggett, a special tactics operator with the 23d Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, May 13, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, is greeted by Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, after exiting a CV-22 Osprey following his fini-flight May 10, 2022 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During his career, Webb has more than 3,700 hours flying on aircraft such as the CV-22 Osprey, MH-53 Pave Low and the MC-130H Combat Talon among others. Stock Photo
RM2M6YDH9–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, is greeted by Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, after exiting a CV-22 Osprey following his fini-flight May 10, 2022 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. During his career, Webb has more than 3,700 hours flying on aircraft such as the CV-22 Osprey, MH-53 Pave Low and the MC-130H Combat Talon among others.
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