Articles

  • Air Commando spouses take flight

    Spouses of Air Commandos participate in a Spouses Flight tour at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 19, 2016.The event is designed to give spouses a better understanding of the importance of the 1st Special Operations Wing mission. Participants had the opportunity to fly in different 1st SOW aircraft

  • Team Hurlburt recognizes Fire Prevention Week

    Col. Tom Palenske, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, signed a proclamation announcing Fire Proclamation Week at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 5, 2016. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on a Sunday through Saturday period in which Oct. 9 falls. Hurlburt’s fire department

  • Former vice commander takes reins of the 1st SOW

    Col. Tom Palenske took command of the 1st Special Operations Wing during a change of command ceremony, here, June 10. Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony in which Palenske, the former vice commander of the 1st SOW, assumed command