U.S. Representative Austin Scott, a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, learns about Air Force Special Operations Command's history, including Operation Eagle Claw, during a visit to AFSOC headquarters at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 27, 2026. Conducted April 24, 1980, the lessons learned from Operation Eagle Claw became the foundational catalyst for creating U.S. Special Operations Command, a permanent, professional, and joint special operations force. The visit focused on showcasing the specialized intelligence capabilities and operational integration that support Air Commandos across the mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
| Date Taken: | 05.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.04.2026 14:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9714922 |
| VIRIN: | 260527-F-LD209-1098 |
| Resolution: | 5693x3788 |
| Size: | 6.25 MB |
| Location: | HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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