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211220-F-MQ455-2405

Loadmasters assigned to the 415th Special Operations Squadron load cargo onto an MC-130J Commando II on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 20, 2021. Before flight, loadmasters are responsible for loading cargo onto the heavy equipment platform and ensuring the extraction chute is secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211220-F-MQ455-2373

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jed Bilibei, 415th Special Operations Squadron HC-130J evaluator loadmaster, uses hand signals to assist loading cargo onto an MC-130J Commando II on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 20, 2021. As a loadmaster, Bilibei’s duties include ensuring the aircraft is safe and ready to fly, loading cargo necessary to complete the mission and performing operations during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211220-F-MQ455-2278

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Carlin, 415th Special Operations Squadron HC-130J evaluator loadmaster, prepares to load cargo onto an MC-130J Commando II on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 20, 2021. Before flight, loadmasters are responsible for loading cargo onto the heavy equipment platform and ensuring the extraction chute is secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211220-F-MQ455-2239

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Carlin, 415th Special Operations Squadron HC-130J evaluator loadmaster, ensures functioning personal gear before flight on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 20, 2021. Pre-flight checks of properly functioning equipment systems are performed before take-off to ensure a safe flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211122-F-MQ455-2216

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin O’Sullivan, 58th Training Squadron loadmaster student training with the 415th Special Operations Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. At the 415th SOS, student loadmasters are trained to conduct several missions, including rescue airdrops and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211122-F-MQ455-2183

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin O’Sullivan, 58th Training Squadron loadmaster student training with the 415th Special Operations Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. Before the aircraft is powered on, loadmasters perform initial preflight checks to ensure the safety of the aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211122-F-MQ455-2174

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin O’Sullivan, 58th Training Squadron loadmaster student training with the 415th Special Operations Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. Before flight, loadmasters ensure the aircraft is safe and ready to perform the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211122-F-MQ455-2108

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin O’Sullivan, 58th Training Squadron loadmaster student training with the 415th Special Operations Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. Before the aircraft is powered on, loadmasters perform initial preflight checks to ensure the safety of the aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211122-F-MQ455-2065

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin O’Sullivan, 58th Training Squadron loadmaster student training with the 415th Special Operations Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. Loadmaster students receive formal training at the 415th SOS on KAFB before graduating and proceeding to their operational units or continuing follow-on training, such as Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211122-F-MQ455-2044

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 415th Special Operations Squadron prepares for flight on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. At the 415th SOS, student loadmasters are trained to conduct several missions, including rescue airdrops and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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AETC celebrates 80th anniversary

Air Education and Training Command celebrates 80th anniversary.
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58th SOW flies friendly over neighboring communities in New Mexico

The 58th Special Operations Wing flies friendly over neighboring communities in New Mexico.
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58 OG creates airpower by training special ops, CSAR Airmen in four states

Seven officers received their pilot’s wings June 22, 2021, at Fort Rucker, Alabama, becoming the first Air Force officers to earn their wings from a helicopter-only syllabus since 1993. Helicopter Training Next (HTN) is one Air Education and Training Command initiative of the Pilot Training Transformation effort and was developed to create quality pilots, while increasing the Air Force’s overall pilot production. The HTN graduates began their training August 2020 as part of a small group tryout who went directly to Fort Rucker for TH-1 training. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Andy Thaggard)
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210119-F-F3481-0003

The aircraft body that would be turned into the Enhanced Fuselage Trainer arrived in sections in December 2019 at the 58th Training Squadron’s “Monster Garage” at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. (Courtesy photo)
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210119-F-F3481-0002

The AC-130J aircraft body that would be turned into the Enhanced Fuselage Trainer was delivered on flatbed trailers to the 58th Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, in December 2019. (Courtesy photo)
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210119-F-F3481-0001

The AC-130J aircraft body that would be turned into the Enhanced Fuselage Trainer was delivered on flatbed trailers to the 58th Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, in December 2019. (Courtesy photo)
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210119-F-AH330-0006

Col. Michael Curry, 58th Special Operations Wing commander, left, and Lt. Col. Benjamin Bryant, 58th Training Squadron commander, cut a ribbon Jan. 15, 2021, to formally open the Enhanced Fuselage Trainer in the 58th TRS’s “Monster Garage” at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Cochran)
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210115-F-AH330-0001

The Enhanced Fuselage Trainer has been installed in the 58th Training Squadron’s “Monster Garage” at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Cochran)
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210115-F-AH330-0007

Airmen tour the Enhanced Fuselage Trainer Jan. 15, 2021, in the 58th Training Squadron’s “Monster Garage” at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Cochran)
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210115-F-AH330-0005

Col. Michael Curry, 58th Special Operations Wing commander, spoke Jan. 15, 2021, before cutting a ribbon to formally open the Enhanced Fuselage Trainer in the 58th Training Squadron’s “Monster Garage” at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Cochran)
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