SPECIAL AIR WARFARE SYMPOSIUM
2027 Dates Coming Soon | Fort Walton Beach, FL
The Why
Event Report
Check out the official event report.
The Memories
Event Photos
The event photos are now online!
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About SAWS
This symposium, located in Ft. Walton Beach, FL–the hub of U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), is the pivotal event in the Special Air Warfare community and a gathering point for aviation-focused SOF near and far.
Symposium
Networking
Exhibit Hall
Professional Development
2026 SAWS BY THE NUMBERS
1,674
Total Attendees Checked In
23
Nations Officially Represented
51%
MIlitary/Government Attendees
FEEDBACK OF THE SYMPOSIUM THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
What Our Attendees Have to Say
2022
“Outstanding time at SAWS and congratulations on a first-time event being such a huge success”
Marc Anderson
EY
2023
“Traffic in the expo hall is really really good, the show has been so smooth and well run. The food is tasty and the all day coffee is an awesome added bonus!”
Kain Holland
Darley Defense
2024
“GSOF really knocked it out of the park this year with the speaker sessions, a lot of value-added overall and high attendance rates. Very valuable for the SOF community to attend.”
Gwyn Armfield
Chair, GSOF Aviation / ISR Committee