Air Force Plans to Move Units From Florida to Arizona’s Davis-Monthan AFB for New Special Ops Wing

Air Force plans to move units from Florida to Arizona’s Davis-Monthan AFB for new special ops wing

Air Force Special Operations Command modified plans to build out the 492nd Special Operations Wing at Davis-Monthan.

Air Force Moving Special Operations Wing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 – The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing. Originally announced in August 2023, the plan to establish the 492nd SOW at Davis-Monthan AFB has been refined to prioritize mission effectiveness, cost efficiency and alignment with Air Force and Department of War priorities. Following the required environmental analysis, these previ…

492nd Special Operations Wing to relocate from Hurlburt, Duke Field to Arizona

The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing, moving the unit away from Hurlburt Field and Duke Field. The relocation plan, originally announced in August 2023, has been refined to prioritize mission effectiveness, cost efficiency and alignment with Air Force and Department of War priorities, according to a Friday press release from Secretary of th…

Final Basing Decision for Special Operations Wing to Davis-Monthan AFB, Revisions to Maximize Effectiveness

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing. Originally announced in August 2023, the plan to establish the 492nd SOW at Davis-Monthan AFB has been refined to prioritize mission effectiveness, cost efficiency and alignment with […]