U.S. Air Force Special Ops

Before the U.S. Navy SEALs "fast-rope" in, a U.S. Air Force team of combat controllers is on the ground marking the area with infrared beacons. Before the U.S. Army Rangers execute and parachute on a drop zone, this team has been there for days conducting reconnaissance and surveillance and carrying out air traffic operations for follow-on forces. These are the warriors of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). With pararescuemen, combat controllers, and specialized fixed and rotary wing aircrews and aircraft AFSOC is perhaps America's most diverse special operations force. They fly helicopters so close to the ground you can read the markings on their helmets. AFSOC's gunships and special mission aircraft insert, supply, and support conventional and special operations forces of their armed forces brethren. Whatever mission they are charged with, they do it. U.S. Air Force Special Opsis a rare inside look at a force that prizes its anonymity, the unsung heroes of countless covert operations critical to the security of their country. They are an air force with an attitude, and this is their story.Pushies, Fred J. is the author of 'U.S. Air Force Special Ops ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780760329474 and ISBN 0760329478.