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The SWTW forges ground combat forces, known as Special Warfare Airmen, that specialize in global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery.

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Air Force Special Warfare Close Quarter Battle training #zulu #afspecwar by @specialwarfaretw

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Scarlet and Pewter berets earned!Congratulations to the last legacy STO/CCT/SR course graduates! The next course iteration will be streamlined after adding Zulu to the special warfare pipeline. #afspecwar #combatcontroller #specialtacticsofficer #specialreconnaissance by @specialwarfaretw

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Growth starts when your comfort zone ends:Each semester, Detachment 875 at Virginia Tech tackles a competition planned and executed by the cadet-run Air Force Special Operations Prep Team. This demanding, multi-hour, early morning competition challenges over 300 cadets in 8 squadrons both mentally and physically as they work together as a team.Explore our program and see how you can challenge yourself as one of the Best Alive! by @specialwarfaretw

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WAR.GOV/JOINTHEFIGHT#pararescue #AFSPECWAR by @specialwarfaretw

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Ever attempted the Pararescue Memorial workout? This intense event features a CrossFit style workout that simultaneously honors those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #afspecwar by @specialwarfaretw

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Continuous improvement…Airmen in Special Warfare Rehabilitation and Development (SWRD) practice water confidence training at the Maltz Special Warfare Aquatic Training Center, JBSA-Lackland, Chapman Annex, TX, April 2. The SWRD rehabilitates injured Special Warfare Airmen, returning them to the pipeline, while also preparing the Airmen in-between courses to meet the high physical standards required for advancing to their next course. by @specialwarfaretw

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March 14, 2023 | Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TexasOn this day, special warfare candidates participated in rigorous swim tactics and team-building exercises as part of the SWTW Assessment and Selection Course. Throughout the training, instructors, athletic trainers, coaches, and medical support staff provided holistic oversight to ensure each trainee was prepared physically, mentally, emotionally, and cognitively for the demands of elite service. This comprehensive support structure is a hallmark of the pipeline, designed to forge resilient leaders capable of executing global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery missions in any environment. by @specialwarfaretw

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Operators from the Special Warfare Training Wing’s rappel team descend with the colors during the National Anthem at the @spurs vs @hornets game on Military Appreciation Night. by @specialwarfaretw

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Congratulations to the first Zulu course graduates! In a ceremony March 12 on Camp Bullis, candidates receive a numbered coin from the 353d SWTS commander for completing this significant milestone in their Air Force Special Warfare training. The ceremony concluded with memorial push-ups. by @specialwarfaretw

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POTENTIAL CANDIDATES - Are you strengthening your water confidence skills? Your training here assess:- Freestyle, breaststroke, and finning one leg turns- Clearing your dive mask- Treading water- Snorkel breathing - Buddy breathing - Swimming in full gear by @specialwarfaretw

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In Memoriam: Today we honor MSgt. Josh Gavulic on the anniversary of his death February 21, 2014. Gavulic was a TACP Airmen killed in a parachute accident during Military Free-fall proficiency training in Arizona. MSgt. Juan Carreon, 353d SWTS, and SWTW Instructor Mr. Stanley House, who both served with MSgt Gavulic, led the remembrance and memorial push-ups. Both recalled his deep love for his wife, six children, the AFSPECWAR mission, and spoke of his tremendous leadership. We also honor in February: PJ - MSgt William McDaniel (Feb 22, 2002)PJ - SSgt Juan Ridout (Feb 22, 2002)PJ - TSgt Scott Duffman (Feb 17, 2007)CCT - SSgt Tim Davis (Feb 20, 2009) by @specialwarfaretw

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Shoot. Move. Communicate. #zulu #afspecwar by @specialwarfaretw

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