319th Special Operations Squadron

319th Special Operations Squadron emblem significance Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The dragon represents valiant defender, valor and protection. The horse is symbolic of the unit's readiness for all employments. The stylized globe symbolizes the squadron's area of operation being global in nature. The 319th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) mission is to provide intra-theater support for special operations forces. To accomplish the mission, they use the U-28A, a variation of the Pilatus PC-12. The aircraft has a crew of two, but can be flown by one pilot. The plane was selected for its versatile performance and ability to operate from short and unimproved runway surfaces. It's certified to land on dirt and grass strips, and is equipped with weather radar and a suite of advanced communications and navigation gear.

319th Special Operations Squadron

1st Lt. Aaron S. Chamberlain, a combat systems officer with the 319th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. stands with a 319th SOS U-28 airplane on the Hurlburt Field flightline. Chamberlain recently surpassed one thousand combat hours over 190 sorties, a relatively rare occurrence for a lieutenant. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt Vanessa Valentine) RELEASED

Honorary Commanders Change of Command

A MC-130H Combat Talon II refuels a CV-22 during a flight over the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Sept. 21, 2012. The flight was part of an air power demonstration for new Hurlburt Field honorary commanders. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

CV-22 Osprey Crash

Local emergency responders extinguish the fires caused by the CV-22 Osprey crash that occurred at Eglin Range at 6:45 p.m. June 13, 2012. Eglin and Hurlburt Field firefighters reacted quickly to control the flames from spreading and causing further damage to the local environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Christopher Williams) Released

AC-130U Spooky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean McGuirk, a hydraulics technician for 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, interacts with fellow Airman during aircraft maintenance on an AC-130U Spooky on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 12, 2012. The 4th AMU maintainers perform on-equipment flightline tasks; pre- and post-flight serviceability inspections; and aircraft system repair and minor modifications helping to ensure aircraft return safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams)(Released)

Ammo

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeffery Craven, 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner, loads a newly refurbished 105 millimeter target practice shell into an AC-130 Gunship on the flight line on Hurlburt Field Fla., Nov. 30, 2011. The ammunition loading process must be done quickly to conserve fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo)(Released)