Photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim | 1st Special Operations Wing | 08.04.2024
A U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound, assigned to the 492d Special Operations Wing, takes-off on Highway 63 during Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II in Bono, Arkansas, August 4, 2024. The “Wolfhound’s” primary mission is to provide flexible and responsive operational movement of small teams and cargo in support of theater special operations commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim)...
Photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim | 1st Special Operations Wing | 08.04.2024
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 492nd Special Operations Wing, takes off from Highway 63 during Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II in Bono, Arkansas, August 4, 2024. The objective of the operation was to train aircrews on runway-agnostic operations to enable Air Commandos to effectively work in contested spaces where traditional airfields may be unavailable or under threat. (U.S.......
Photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim | 1st Special Operations Wing | 08.04.2024
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, conducts Forward Arming and Refueling Point operations during Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II highway landing operation in Bono, Arkansas, August 4, 2024. The ability to refuel aircraft in contested spaces is a critical element of Agile Combat Employment. FARPs enable Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft to quickly refuel,......
Photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim | 1st Special Operations Wing | 08.04.2024
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, conducts Forward Arming and Refueling Point operations during a highway-landing operation for Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II in Bono, Arkansas, August 4, 2024. The ability to refuel aircraft in contested spaces is a critical element of Agile Combat Employment. FARPs enable Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft to quickly......
Photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim | 1st Special Operations Wing | 08.04.2024
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, watches as a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 492nd Special Operations Wing, taxis on Highway 63 during Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II in Bono, Arkansas, August 4, 2024. Emerald Warrior is a joint, combined exercise that provides realistic and relevant, high-end training to prepare special......
Photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim | 1st Special Operations Wing | 08.04.2024
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, secures a landing zone on Highway 63 during Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II in Bono, Arkansas, August 4, 2024. Emerald Warrior is a joint, combined exercise that provides realistic and relevant, high-end training to prepare special operations forces, conventional forces, and international partners in an evolving......
Photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim | 1st Special Operations Wing | 08.04.2024
A U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound, assigned to the 492d Special Operations Wing, lands on Highway 63 during Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II in Bono, Arkansas, August 4, 2024. The “Wolfhound’s” primary mission is to provide flexible and responsive operational movement of small teams and cargo in support of theater special operations commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim)...
Photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim | 1st Special Operations Wing | 08.04.2024
A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron, guides a fire truck on Highway 63 before a highway landing operation during Emerald Warrior FTX II in Bono, Arkansas, August 4, 2024. Emerald Warrior is a joint, combined exercise that provides realistic and relevant, high-end training to prepare special operations forces, conventional forces, and international partners......