U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command conduct a simulated rescue mission as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2 in Arizona, August 8, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King) (Portions of this video have been blurred for operational security.)
The 1st Special Operations Wings’ laboratory has upgraded its diagnostic and records keeping capabilities to support the wing’s rapid deployment operations and help uphold the wing’s “Anytime, Anyplace” promise.
As of June 30, 2025, patients have the option to not visit the TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Flight (TOPA) to “activate” a referral, unless a specialty provider requests notes. This hastens the referral process, allowing patients to see specialty providers in the network as soon as necessary.
Air Force Special Operations Command will host the next iteration of the Emerald Warrior exercise from July 21 – August 11, 2025, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and multiple locations across Arizona and California. 
Emerald Warrior 25.2 takes place as part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise (DLE) series and will underpin DAF’s priority to adapt operations for global competition.
