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  • 1st SOMDOS changes command

    The 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron held a change of command ceremony at the 8th Special Operations Squadron auditorium here, June 20. Lt. Col. Christopher Patrick passed the 1st SOMDOS guidon to Col. Donald Molnar, 1st Special Operations Medical Group commander, who then

  • 801st SOAMXS changes command

    The 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron held a change of command ceremony at the Freedom Hangar here, June 17. Lt. Col. Felix Johnfinn passed the 801st SOAMXS guidon to Col. Kevin Howard, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group commander, who then presented the guidon to Maj.

  • Plenty of bear sightings on Hurlburt, no shortage of courage

    Black bear sightings are a regular occurrence at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and Kristal Walsh, an environmental specialist with 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, offers Airmen and their families easy guidelines to keep bears away and simple tactics for emergency situations by telling her

  • 8th Special Operations Squadron changes command

    Lieutenant Col. Matt Smith relinquished command of the 8th Special Operations Squadron to Lt. Col. Travis Hill during a change of command ceremony here, June 14. The 8th SOS command consists of more than 80 Airmen operating 11 CV-22 Osprey hybrid aircraft supporting combat operations. During Smith's

  • 1st Special Operations Support Squadron changes command

    Lieutenant Col. Jeremy D. Kokenes relinquished command of 1st Special Operations Support Squadron to Lt. Col. Michael C. Edwards during a change of command ceremony here, June 7. The 1st SOSS consists of more than 350 personnel who assist with the various flying operations by providing support

  • Air Commandos bring kids to work

    Airmen brought their children to work today to see work centers, tour the base airpark, and enjoy the festivities during the Air Force Special Operations Command picnic here at Hurlburt Field, Fla."Me and my daughter, Amelia, enjoyed the tour of the airpark," said Senior Master Sgt. Charles Godfrey,

  • Saving lives one pint at a time

    The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron needs your help to save lives, and is hosting a blood drive in the 1st SOCES readiness parking lot 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday. The blood donated goes to 25 hospitals in Northwest Florida, including the hospital on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. In

  • 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron changes command

    Lieutenant Col. Kirk W. Peterson relinquished command of 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron to Maj. Timothy D. Voruz during a change of command ceremony here, June 13. "I have truly been blessed to be your commander and to serve with each and every one of you," Peterson said. "I can

  • AFREP: Saving the Air Force time and money

    If it's broken and on its way to the trash can, there's a four-man shop in the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron who can help before any money is spent replacing it.The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop at Hurlburt Field, Fla. repairs otherwise unserviceable equipment and improves