Israeli Air Force placing all its special forces units under the command of 7th Wing

The Israeli Air Force inaugurated the new 7th Wing into service on Jul. 12. The new wing puts the 669 rescue unit, Shaldag commando unit and Frontal landing unit under a unified command.

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A intelligence unit and a joint school for Special Forces will be added to the wing at a later stage. It is located at Palmachim air force base.

“A systemic organization of Special Forces, which focuses on unique operational response to the IAF’s challenges, is a dream for the IDF’s Special Forces personnel and in general”, said Commander of the Wing, Col. E.

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