The Air Force's newest special tactics career field, Special Reconnaissance, is part of a larger shift as SR, combat controllers, and pararescumen prepare for near-peer conflict.
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The Air Force Special Reconnaissance Apprentice Course teaches Airmen the basics of infiltrating deep behind enemy lines to collect intelligence for friendly airpower.
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Special Reconnaissance Airmen are trained to collect intelligence for airpower planners with a wide range of tools, from ghillie suits to small drones and cyber warfare.
Although coming to aviation late in life—he learned to fly at age 59—Patrick soon recognized the potential of the air weapon.
Sharene Brown, long a vocal supporter of military families through her Five & Thrive initiative, said there is no magic to getting through the twists and turns in military life.
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