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Jake Gylenhaal cast as Combat Controller John Chapman in upcoming movie

An upcoming movie is in the works surrounding the heroic story of Technical Sergeant John Chapman, an Air Force Combat Controller that was awarded the Medal of Honor. Chapman, along with an accompanying Navy SEAL team, were the Quick Reaction Force tasked to rescue SEAL Neil Roberts during Operation Anaconda. Chapman is the first airman …

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Big changes confirmed for Special Warfare enlistments

Starting in April 2020, the Air Force will change how recruits enlist in Special Warfare specialties. The new changes provide a single lane for all AFSPECWAR recruits under the program name Special Warfare Operator Enlistment Vectoring (or SWOE-V) and removes specific AFSC enlistment. The new program affects Pararescue, Combat Control, Special Reconnaissance and Tactical Air …

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‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Known for his grit, loyalty, unwavering character, and the author of quick-witted military cadences, often referred to as “jodies,” Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin was tough, dedicated, and easy going—often making light of difficult situations. He was a good teammate, a selfless friend and a true patriot who expressed a willingness to lay down his life …

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Special Tactics Airman killed in off duty incident

Courtesy: DVIDS Staff Sgt. Jorge Hernandez, 26, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, died in an off duty incident in Nashville, Tennessee, Tuesday (1 Jan 2019). The incident is currently under investigation. Hernandez enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Special Tactics combat controller on Feb. 29, 2012. …

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MoH Recipient John Chapman, Remembered at Camp Cunningham

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Personnel from Bagram Airfield and the Special Operations community gathered at the Memorial Courtyard at Camp Cunningham to recognize Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman. During the Medal of Honor commemoration ceremony, Airman from the 26th Expeditionary Special Tactics Squadron (ESTS) remembered the courage and …

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