6 Nov 2018

Preventing Drug Use among Teens: What Parents Should Know

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the use and misuse of alcohol, nicotine, and illicit drugs, and misuse of prescription drugs cost Americans more than $700 billion a year in increased health care costs, crime, and lost productivity. Every year, illicit and prescription drugs and alcohol contribute to the death of more than 90,000 Americans, while tobacco is linked to an estimated 480,000 deaths per year.

31 Oct 2018

Gold Star families honored at breakfast

Gold Star family members were honored at a breakfast held at the Soundside Club here on Oct. 26, 2018.

30 Oct 2018

RED HORSE delivers basic needs

A trip from Hurlburt Field, Florida, to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, typically takes two hours. In the wake of Hurricane Michael, it was a four-hour journey for 16 Airmen from the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron. Hindered by destruction and debris, they backtracked through blocked roads with little to no communications or GPS capabilities.

27 Oct 2018

MSgt. John Chapman honored with aircraft dedication

The name John Chapman is already well known in the Air Force community, and it will now fly across the globe on the side of an iconic aircraft.

13 Aug 2018

Tips for Effectively Managing Stress

In today’s demanding, fast-paced and responsibility-filled society, a person should consider attaining and sustaining a state of self-awareness to reduce the potential of becoming excessively stressed. Stress is the body’s response to a perceived threat to prepare the body for fight or flight. The body’s reaction to stress is the same whether the source of the stress is positive or negative.

25 Jun 2018

1st SOW welcomes new commander

Hundreds of Air Commandos welcomed a new commander to the 1st Special Operations Wing during a change of command ceremony, June 22. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony which introduced Col. Mike Conley as the new wing commander, the title formerly held by Col. Tom Palenske.

15 Jun 2018

Hurlburt Field 2017 Annual Drinking Water Report

The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron and Bioenvironmental Engineering personnel are committed to providing safe drinking water to the Hurlburt Field community.The 2017 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. The report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water and is intended

18 May 2018

23rd Special Operations Weather Squadron track a developing storm

Air Commandos with the 23rd Special Operations Weather Squadron, observe weather data at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 17, 2018. The 23rd SOWS provides timely, accurate and tailored weather analysis for planning and executing phases of deployed, exercising and garrisoned Special Operations Forces worldwide.

17 May 2018

Fuels distribution runs a clean operation

If a 3,000-pound car carries about 18 gallons of gas, imagine what a 76,000-pound C-130 would require. The 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum oils lubricants flight ensures the fuel destined for Air Commandos is stored, inspected and transported safely to accomplish the 1st Special Operations Wing mission … any time, any

11 May 2018

24 Airmen awarded DFCs at Hurlburt Field

There were 808 lives that hung in the balance as terrorists launched coordinated attacks against friendly forces. Joint special operations teams were exposed and under duress as AC-130U Spooky Gunship crews circled above, pushing the limits of gun barrels to the melting point and providing precision airstrike capabilities to the troops below. Four