Air Force Special Operations

A probe into Cartier's conduct, spurred by a number of complaints over "toxic leadership," began after she left Kirtland.

Air Force Special Ops Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch will receive the Silver and Bronze Stars for his actions in Afghanistan.

The U.S. Air Force will award a special tactics airman two medals for valor for separate missions in Afghanistan.

Another female airman is attempting battlefield training for the Tactical Air Control Party career field.

Six airmen received Distinguished Flying Crosses for their actions in support of various tasks against terrorist operations.

For a rescue attempt like this, with children trapped deep in an uncharted maze of caves, there was no roadmap.

"Continue to tell the stories of all of our fallen and wounded warriors. Never stop saying their names."

Initiatives to bring in skilled troops are bringing down the attrition rate among the Air Force's elite battlefield airmen.

Col. Brenda Cartier is currently commander of the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

The Air Force surgical team treated more than 750 patients in a combat zone during the summer of 2016.