Air Force Special Tactics

Air Force Special Tactics

@SpecialTactics_

precision strike • global access • personnel recovery • battlefield surgery 👣⚡️First there...That others may live. ⚡️👣 [following, rts & likes ≠ endorsement]

https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/ Joined 2020-01-02 Date of Analysis: 12月 16, 2025

11,707

Followers

184

Following

1,428

Tweets

68.1

Avg Engagement

82

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @SpecialTactics_'s Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2020-01-02
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:1,305
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:35.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:32.2
  • Followers Analyzed:9,928

Engagement Analysis

Based on 1,305 tweets

The account maintains a consistent level of engagement, with an average of 285 likes and 60 retweets per tweet, indicating a dedicated and active follower base.

35.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

32.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

46,797

Total Likes

42,046

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

25

Median Likes

5

Median Retweets

61

75th Percentile

24,438

Top Tweet

5.82

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

78.5%

Original

2.6%

Replies

16.9%

Retweets

2.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

7.2%

With Media

96.9%

With Links

83.3%

With #Tags

62.6%

With @Mentions

11.6%

With Emojis

222

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.03

Reply/Original Ratio

0.12

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

83.1%

Weekday Posts

16.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#specialtactics (491) #readyaf (107) #globalaccess (87) #tbt (59) #firstthere (55) #otd (54) #mondaymotivation (51) #personnelrecovery (48) #thatothersmaylive (45) #tilvalhalla (43)

Most Mentioned

@afspecopscmd (455) @usairforce (277) @ussocom (176) @afswtw (72) @deptofdefense (51) @us_soceur (35) @airforcespecwar (34) @airnatlguard (33) @usarmy (32) @123aw_kyang (27)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 1,305 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,024 (78%)
Replies 34 (3%)
Retweets 221 (17%)
Quote Tweets 26 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 221 retweets (17% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 1,305 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,928 followers

The audience appears to be primarily interested in military operations, personnel recovery, and the sacrifices of service members. The content is likely aimed at fellow military personnel and veterans.

Average

Audience Quality

27.5%

Suspicion Index

28.2%

Low-Quality %

47

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

40.2%

Empty Bio

23.0%

<10 Tweets

21.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

60.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.5%

No URL

16.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

27,489,407

Total Potential Reach

47

Median Follower Reach

195

75th Percentile Reach

7.1%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

58.3%

Creators

5,792 accounts

18.7%

Consumers

1,857 accounts

23.0%

Dormant

2,279 accounts

69

Verified Followers

0.7% of total

6.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (191) USA (73) Florida, USA (46) Texas, USA (44) Washington, DC (41) California, USA (22) Canada (21) United Kingdom (20) Nairobi, Kenya (20) Los Angeles, CA (20)

69

Verified Followers

0.7% of total

1,589

Protected Accounts

16.01% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,106,455 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@verified 4,201,084 - -
@usairforce 1,525,124 Military Military, Aviation, Defense
@USNationalGuard 650,570 Military Military, Responders, America
@SpaceForceDoD 601,502 - -
@BillionMagazine 246,430 Luxury Sales Jets, Yachts, Supercars
@CodyAlan 245,219 TV Host Music, Dad Jokes, Podcasts
@matthewtoren 188,270 Entrepreneur Entrepreneur, Investor, Pickleball
@joekent16jan19 152,605 Politician America First, Green Beret, Trump Supporter
@US_SpaceCom 139,351 Military Space, Defense, Combatant

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (257) veteran (204) god (191) military (190) father (177) husband (166) life (165) world (151) retired (141) army (139)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#maga (33) #2a (23) #veteran (13) #nafo (11) #avgeek (10) #osint (8) #usaf (7) #usa (7) #familyiseverything (7) #god (7)

5,939

Followers With Bio

3,989

Followers Without Bio

59.82%

% With Bio

40.18%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 1,305 analyzed

27,610

Combined Engagement

772

Total Likes

26,838

Total Retweets

5,522

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Military Operations Personnel Recovery Remembrance Of Fallen Service Members
Air Force Special T…
@SpecialTactics_

RT @PACAF: "As the Commander of Pacific Air Forces, a senior leader in our Air Force, and an African-American, many of you may be wondering what I’m thinking about the current events surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd. Here’s what I’m thinking about..." - Gen. CQ Brown,

2020-06-05
Retweets: 24,438 Likes: 0 Engagement: 24,438
Air Force Special T…
@SpecialTactics_

RT @usairforce: Happy 4th of July from the world's greatest Air Force 💥 https://t.co/Mw6qxkidx2

2022-07-04
Retweets: 1,809 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,809
Air Force Special T…
@SpecialTactics_

Today we #honor the lives and sacrifice of two of our own, MSgt John Chapman and SrA Jason Cunningham, who were #KIA in 2002 while deployed to #Afghanistan. We will never forget your #Valor. #FirstThere #ThatOthersMayLive #TilValhalla https://t.co/kfrL9RZjWL

2023-03-04
Retweets: 92 Likes: 377 Engagement: 469
Air Force Special T…
@SpecialTactics_

Today we're remembering SSgt Timothy Davis, who was #KIA after his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2009. He's remembered as "the epitome of the quiet professional that we in the Special Operations community strive to be." #TilValhalla https://t

2023-02-20
Retweets: 58 Likes: 395 Engagement: 453
Air Force Special T…
@SpecialTactics_

RT @DeptofDefense: Happy 245th birthday to the @USNavy! Did you know the U.S. Navy was actually formed twice, it’s the largest Navy in the world, and it had six U.S. presidents serving during #WWII? https://t.co/H1FaVvhvUU

2020-10-13
Retweets: 441 Likes: 0 Engagement: 441

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights the sacrifices of service members, emphasizing remembrance and honor. Content often includes references to military operations and specific missions, suggesting a focus on operational transparency. The use of hashtags like #SpecialTactics and #firsttweet indicates a strategic approach to content visibility and community engagement.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 11,707
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @SpecialTactics_ reveals an growing Twitter presence with 11,707 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 68.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: 12月 16, 2025