A Purpose Beyond Yourself The same drive to compete that’s ingrained in Spartans is the same fire that burns within special operators. They have the same passion to overcome obstacles as Spartans, but they channel it toward serving their country. Special operators don’t just better themselves, they work toward bettering our nation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSBcpXDSlg https://life.spartan.com/post/air-force-special-operations
The astonishing true account of John Chapman, Medal of Honor recipient and Special Ops Combat Controller, and his heroic one-man stand during the Afghan War, as he sacrificed his life to save the lives of 23 comrades-in-arms. It also tells the story of Chapman’s profession, the deadliest men on the modern battlefield, USAF Combat Control. https://www.danschillingbooks.com
The ruck began Feb. 22 at Medina Annex, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, where Special Tactics Airmen begin their training together. These future operators then become combat ready upon graduation of the Special Tactics Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field. Ultimately, the march route mimicked the training passage our Airmen endure. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1773041/air-force-special-tactics-830-mile-march-for-fallen-culminates-with-memorial-ce/