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May 16, 2025
A Legacy of Service: Finding Direction in Uniform

When Chief Master Sgt. William Kelly stood as the reviewing official and guest speaker at his daughter’s Basic Military Training graduation, the moment represented more than just a proud father watching his child follow in his footsteps. It marked the continuation of a legacy where military service
May 9, 2025
Triumph and Teamwork Shine at the 2025 Special Warfare High School Invitational

Against the backdrop of a brisk, breezy morning, the Special Warfare Training Wing welcomed 104 high school students to the Home of Air Force Special Warfare on Chapman Training Annex, for the inaugural Special Warfare High School Invitational, May 3, 2025. The competition drew participants from
April 12, 2025
Air Force Special Warfare: Elite training for elite missions

The Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) at JBSA-Chapman Training Annex represents the cutting edge of combat readiness, producing elite Airmen prepared for high-risk global operations. Community members can experience the capabilities of these elite warriors firsthand at the upcoming
Nov. 14, 2024
Special Warfare Training Wing hosts cadets from 42 detachments for Air Force Special Warfare themed competition

The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted 113 cadets from 42 detachments across the United States for an Air Force Special Warfare themed immersion and competition November 1-2, 2024.The Invitational gave an opportunity for AFROTC cadets to participate in AFSPECWAR-themed challenges and teambuilding
Oct. 24, 2024
Goodfellow AFB, ASU partner for Special Warfare ROTC weekend

Goodfellow Air Force Base and Angelo State University partnered together to host a Special Warfare Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Weekend, or SWAW, Oct. 19-20.
Sept. 3, 2024
Special Warfare Training Wing hosts recruiter immersion

The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted an immersion for total force recruiters July 22, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Special Warfare Training Wing Airman wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

U.S. Air Force Capt. Marc Esposito, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron flight commander, was presented with the Lance P. Sijan Award at the Pentagon, Apr. 8, 2024.
April 2, 2024
Special Warfare Training Wing unveils Maltz Special Warfare Aquatic Training Center

The Special Warfare Training Wing hosts the grand opening of the Maltz Special Warfare Aquatic Training Center at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland-Chapman Training Annex, Apr. 2, 2024.
Nov. 9, 2023
Developing the Next Generation of Air Force Special Warfare Cadet Programs

Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) continues to refine its academic year and summer programs to help AFROTC and USAFA cadets prepare to be Special Tactics Officers (STOs), Tactical Air Control Party Officers (TACPOs), and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs).
Oct. 19, 2023
Special Warfare Training Wing: Five Years of Advancing Ground Combat Forces Training

Five years ago, the U.S. Air Force took a significant leap forward in combat preparedness by establishing the Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW), an evolution that addressed decades of training shortfalls and operational demands. The SWTW marked a paradigm shift, assuming control over an extensive