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  • Black Eye Campaign raises awareness

    Tech. Sgt. Kim Gonzalez, 1st Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron environmental health NCO in charge, has make-up applied to simulate a black eye on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 23, 2014. Gonzalez participated as one of the simulated victims in support of the Black Eye Campaign, which

  • 1st SOMXG host Halloween event

    The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group host a Trunk-N-Treat event on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2014. The event included a bouncy castle, a pirate ship and lots of candy for Air Commando children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Posey)

  • Air Commando assists in motorcycle accident

    On Oct. 17, Senior Airman Laura Kinglocke, 1st Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron medical technician, witnessed a motorcycle crash when motorcyclist Donald Dancer was thrown from his bike and onto the side of the road, potentially into traffic, on U.S. Highway 98.Kinglocke was the first

  • Past, present Air Commandos honor the fallen

    Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members present the colors during a memorial ceremony at the Airpark on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 19, 2014. During the memorial, guest speakers talked about the accomplishments of past and present Air Commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

  • SecAF learns how Hurlburt Air Commandos operate

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James learned how Air Commandos operate during a visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20-21. James said she is making her way to bases across the Air Force to familiarize herself with various missions and discuss her priorities with Airmen. “If you look back at

  • 4th SOS Airmen shine at night

    A 105mm round is loaded during a training flight on an AC-130U Spooky Gunship, Oct. 15, 2014. The Spooky is equipped with a 105mm and 40mm cannon and a 25mm Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

  • Airmen encouraged to vote, obey AFI on political activities

    As the political season approaches, we should all be encouraged to do our civic duty and go out and vote. However, as an Air Force member, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here is a short noninclusive list to help you determine what is or is not permitted when it comes to participating in

  • 1st SOMDG to expand hours, services

    In response to mission and patients' needs, the 1st Special Operations Medical Group is implementing changes to ensure patients receive better treatment and services.Beginning Nov. 1, the clinic's hours of operation will be 6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Providers' schedules are being adjusted to create

  • 9th SOS steps down, Det. 1 stands up

    Two historic events, involving a flying unit, took place at the 9th Special Operations Squadron on Oct. 3, here.A ceremony to transfer the 9th SOS flag to Cannon Air Force Base, NM, preceded an activation of, Detachment 1, 1st Special Operations Group. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Douglas Distaso,

  • TACPs remember fallen brothers

    Members of the Tactical Air Control Party schoolhouse memorialized fallen TACP brothers during a ceremony Oct. 9, here.The TACP Association hosted the Sixth Annual TACP Memorial Ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in combat and training.“Every year we gather to honor the fallen,” said