AFSOC

The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is the U.S. Air Force component of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), officially activated on May 22, 1990. Its roots trace back to World War II, with the formation of specialized Air Commando units conducting unconventional warfare and covert operations. AFSOC's mission encompasses precision strike, personnel recovery, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat support, often deploying globally in support of U.S. interests. Over the decades, AFSOC has played pivotal roles in operations such as Just Cause, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, continually adapting to evolving threats and advancing special operations capabilities.