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Air Force Combat Controllers the “Under the Radar” Special Operators

Air Force Combat Controllers are elite special operations warriors trained to operate deep behind enemy lines, establishing ...

Combat Control Foundation Appoints Sam Kellett Jr. to Board of Directors, Strengthening Strategic Leadership

MARY ESTHER, FL, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bringing Extensive Business Acumen and Dedicated ...
The Aviationist

Italian Air Force’s Raiders Wing Becomes First NATO Unit Accredited by AFSOC for Global Access Operations

The certification makes the 17th Stormo Incursori (Raiders Wing) the first NATO unit recognized by U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command for Global Access Operations, a capability that enables air ...
The Aviationist

U.S. Air Force F-16C and F-15E Control Multiple XQ-58 Drones in Groundbreaking Test

Pilots aboard an F-16C Fighting Falcon and an F-15E Strike Eagle each controlled two XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aircraft in an air combat training scenario. In a groundbreaking test which has been ...
Task & Purpose

Air Force revamps its special warfare training pipeline

The Air Force is revamping the training pipeline for its toughest jobs. Beginning in November, the Air Force will add a 16-week tactical field course to the training pipeline of Airmen seeking to join ...
Flightglobal

F-15E and F-16C fighters control four XQ-58s in US Air Force tests

The US Air Force (USAF) is demonstrating significant advancements in the ability of its existing fighter aircraft to integrate with and control new pilotless combat jets. During recent training ...