The 1st Special Operations Wing hosts a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 11, 2026. The event recognized 25 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93, which claimed 2,977 lives. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Mateo Garcia)
Over Northern Michigan, a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey moved into position behind a 1st Special Operations Wing MC-130J Commando II and connected with its refueling drogue. Inside the flight deck, Air Commandos managed airspeed, altitude and aircraft spacing while operating alongside USMC KC-130J Super Hercules in dynamic airspace.
That mission reflected the 1 SOW’s focus during its Aug. 1-13 participation in Exercise Northern Strike...
