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Feb 23, 2024 · Col. Allison Black, who became famous as "the Angel of Death" for her radio calls from AC-130 gunships in Afghanistan, is leaving the Air Force after 32 years. She commanded the 1st Special Operations Wing and flew over 2,000 hours of combat missions.
Jun 29, 2023 · U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black, 1st Special Operations Wing Commander, tells Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers running back about how she came to be known as the Angel of Death at Hurlburt...
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Maj. Allison Black, the first female AC-130H Spectre navigator to open fire in combat operations and the first female Air Force Combat Action Medal recipient, gave an account of how she earned the moniker, “The Angel of Death,” in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Oct 22, 2020 · Lt. Col. Allison Black, commander of the 319th Special Operations Squadron, became the first woman in her special ops navigator field. Now younger generations of airmen can take the same path while embarking on their own journey in the Air Force.
Jul 21, 2022 · The Air Force Special Operations Command held a change of command ceremony for the 1st Special Operations Wing in July 2022. Col. Allison Black, a former AC-130H Spectre Navigator and U-28A Draco pilot, assumed command of the wing after 30 years of service.
Feb 26, 2024 · Col. Allison Black, a notable figure in U.S. Air Force history, has concluded her distinguished 32-year service with her retirement from the command of the 1st Special Operations Wing. Starting as a survival instructor, she rose through the ranks, earning the nickname “Angel of Death” during her first combat mission in ...
In the pantheon of cool nicknames, Col Allison Black reigns supreme. "The Angel of Death" has seen her fair share of deployments, she was prior enlisted, spe...
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