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  • Hurlburt Field officials have elevated the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Level to Charlie in response to current COVID-19 conditions, Jan. 14, 2021. HPCON Charlie indicates a substantial disease threat and is employed due to a local epidemic outbreak of a disease, imminent spread of such a disease to the local area, and/or a wide area of contamination that requires special avoidance procedures.

    Hurlburt Field elevates to HPCON Charlie in response to COVID-19

    Hurlburt Field officials have elevated the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Level to Charlie in response to current COVID-19 conditions, Jan. 14, 2021. “We do not make this decision lightly,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Hood, vice commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing. “Given the uptick of COVID-19 cases in our area, it’s the most logical thing to do because ultimately, we want to ensure the health and safety of our Airmen and their families.”
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maiya Brazier, a medical technician with the 1st Special Operations Healthcare Operations Squadron, prepares a syringe with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 8, 2021. Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Wing who are critical to the planning and execution of specialized and contingency operations in support of national priorities are among the first members slated to receive the vaccine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edward Coddington)

    Hurlburt Medical Group Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

    Medics now have their biggest weapon against coronavirus due to the recent delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 7, 2021. Paramedics, firefighters, security forces and other first responders are among the first members on base to receive the vaccine.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marquez Carson, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning craftsman with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, bolts a pipe into place during an air conditioning chiller replacement at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 8, 2020. HVAC specialists maintain systems necessary to regulate air quality and temperature in facilities throughout the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger)

    1st SOCES HVAC specialists replace A/C chiller

    Heavy equipment journeymen with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron conduct an air conditioning chiller replacement at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 8, 2020. HVAC specialists maintain systems necessary to regulate air quality and temperature in facilities throughout the U.S. Air Force.

  • Estate claims for Senior Airman Canaan S. Johnson

    If anyone has any claims for, or against, the estate of Senior Airman Canaan S. Johnson, please contact U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Andrew Groleau, the Summary Courts Officer, at (850) 884-6629 or by email at andrew.groleau@us.af.mil.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Eric Hill, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, places stars on an Honor Tree

    AFSOC leadership remember fallen Airmen with Honor Trees

    Leadership with Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, 1st Special Operations Wing and 24th SOW, carried on a holiday tradition by placing red, white and blue stars to honor 365 fallen Airmen, Dec. 4, 2020.
  • Retired U.S. Air Force Capt. Randy Tew, winks after speaking at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 4, 2020. Tew dressed up as Santa and spoke at the 2020 Hurlburt Christmas tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille)

    Hurlburt Field hosts lighting ceremony, drive-through giveaway

    Members of the Hublburt Field community attend the annual Hurlburt Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 4, 2020. The ceremony was held over a livestream due to COVID-19 guidelines and giveaways were done by drive through.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Spight, the NCO in charge of EO with the 1st SOW, received the Air Force EO of the Year award for his outstanding performance in 2019 within the EO community at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The goal of EO is to promote a positive human relations environment free from personal, social or institutional barriers that could prevent Air Force members from rising to their highest potential. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille)

    Air Commando overcomes hardship, earns EO of the Year

    Dedication. Motivation. Hard work. Not only are these very important qualities in any walk of life, but these qualities were specifically embodied by an equal opportunity Air Commando with the 1st Special Operations Wing. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Spight, the NCO in charge of EO with the 1st SOW, received the Air Force EO of the Year award for his outstanding performance in 2019 within the EO community.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brett Majesky, special missions support section chief with the 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron, earned the Special Operations Forces Communicator of the Year Award for his performance in 2020. Majesky provided significant contributions to the special operations forces mission with his expertise in internal and tactical communications systems, satellite communications, and his ability to lead and develop junior Air Commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger)

    1st SOCS Air Commando awarded SOF Communicator of the Year

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brett Majesky, section chief of special mission support with the 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron, earned the Special Operations Forces Communicator of the Year Award for his performance in 2020 by providing significant contributions to the special operations forces mission with his expertise in internal and tactical communications systems, satellite communications and in his ability to lead and develop junior Air Commandos.
  • Two CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron approach for landings above northwest Florida, Nov. 16, 2020. The Osprey combines the vertical takeoff, landing and hover capabilities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficient and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

    Ospreys hone rescue capabilities, combat readiness

    A CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft crew assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron hone rescue capabilities and combat readiness at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 16, 2020. Aircrew members with the 8th SOS fired approximately 600 rounds of .50-caliber ammunition and conducted simulated rescue hoists, honing aircrew proficiency to conduct global special operations any time, any place.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Myles Geter, a hydraulic systems journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, cuts a hose using a hose-cutting machine at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 4, 2020. The 1st SOMXS supports the Air Force Special Operations Command mission by providing maintenance to all 1st Special Operations Wing aircraft, ensuring the mission is accomplished any time, any place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Lynn)

    1st SOMXS repair aircraft components, enable 1st SOW mission

    The 1st Special Operations Maintenance supports the Air Force Special Operations Command mission by providing maintenance to all 1st Special Operations Wing aircraft, ensuring the mission is accomplished any time, any place.
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