Retired usairforce Lt. Col. Bill Buice, a former A-1 Skyraider pilot, poses for a photo in front of the new OA-1K Skyraider II at hurlburtfield, Fla., April 3, 2025. The OA-1K Skyraider II takes its name from the A-1 Skyraider, which Buice flew in Vietnam from June 1967-July 1968 before being shot down, forcing him to medically retire. The Skyraider II officially joined the afspecopscmd fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft at Hurlburt Field on April 3, 2025. The delivery marked the start of a new era in aircraft modularity. The Skyraider II can adapt capabilities for required mission sets be it close air support, precision strike or armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Its flexibility ensures AFSOC can meet the needs set forth by the Secretary of Defense and President. 📷 Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli . . . . #Airman #Airmen #AirForce #USAF #afsoc #specialoperations #specialops #skyraider #oa1kskyraiderii #military #militaryaviation #militaryaircr...