SOFX The Crossroads of Special Operations
Ukrainian and U.S. Special Forces start off exercise Fiction Urchin this week with conducting static-line and free-fall training. This multinational exercise included the participation of ten allied partners and nations. The U.S. Air force has deployed MC-130J Commando II and CV-22 Osprey to the Black Sea Region in order to support allies and strengthen international relationships. The CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing in Mildenhall England also conducted a fast rope insertion and extraction system with Ukraine. The exercise Fiction Urchin is focused on the U.S. and Ukraine relationship and emphasizes joint force interoperability.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez
