Special Operations News – March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024 SOF News Update 0
MC-130J Commando II
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world.
Photo / Image: Two U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircrafts, operated by the 67th Special Operations Squadron, fly in formation prior to conducting static line jump training with Greek special forces during exercise Trojan Footprint 24, over Greece, March 8, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Westin Warburton)
Emerald Warrior 24. This annual event started earlier this month. It is a key exercise for AFSOC units to train up for potential future missions anywhere in the world.
SOF Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) Explained. A ship based on a civilian oil tanker hull serves as a launching pad for special operations forces. It has a flight deck for rotary wing aircraft and can launch and recover small boats as well. As of early 2024, there are six ESBs in service or in various stages of construction. The ESBs provide a flexible, global capability that augments the SOF Afloat Forward Staging Base (AFSB). (Naval News, 11 Mar 2024).
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