Staff Sergeant Michael Rogers, an Air Commando, has been recognized for his actions during a hellish mass-casualty event in Afghanistan. Assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron (RSQ), Rogers, a Pararescueman, received the 2021 Pitsenbarger Award from the U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa Sergeants Association for his life-saving actions during a nighttime operation […]
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Air Force special operations prep-course gets a revamp
On DutyRecently, the Air Force Special Operations Command refined its special operations preparation program. The revamped Special Warfare Preparatory Course (SWPC), which lasts eight weeks, offers a wide variety of useful tools and coaching to Airmen wishing to go into special operations. From coaches to dieticians, the SWPC aims to prepare those who go through it […]