Shadow warriors

Article Abstract:

The MC-130P Combat Shadows of the US Air Force Special Operations Command, (AFSOC) are low-visibility tankers which fly in politically sensitive territories to provide aerial refueling to special operations helicopters, mostly at night and on occasion conduct night airdrops. The tankers are at a crossroads since, though upgraded in the late 1990s, have been put to greater and harder use in Afghanistan and Iraq than originally expected.

International Affairs, Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military Action, Tanks and tank components, Tanks & Parts, Military operations, Tanks (Military science), Tanks (Combat vehicles), Military maneuvers, C-130 (Aircraft)

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Mission of mercy: Following a devastating tsunami, U.S. military delivers needed relief

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The U.S. Force responded very quickly to the needs of Southeast Asian countries struck by the recent tsunami. The airmen who planned and flew the tsunami relief missions did not specifically train or rehearse for such humanitarian efforts, but it was not difficult to transition their combat skills from landing on primitive runaways to relief airlifts.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Military Preparedness, Southeast Asia, Disaster Aid, Disaster Relief & Insurance, Military readiness, Disaster relief, Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004

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Spec ops Predators: UAV squadron first for Air Force command

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The initial Special Operations Predator unmanned aerial vehicle is standing up at Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field in Nevada by joining the ranks of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). A Reserve associate unit will be attached to AFSOC's active-duty Predator squadron to help fly and maintain the aircraft.

Special operations (Military science), Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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