Phase I of construction complete as AFSOC prepares to open Hurlburt Field airpark to public

For the first time in more than 20 years, Hurlburt Field plans to open its airpark to the general public in spring 2024 - allowing visitors to see the aircraft first-hand and learn more about the history of Air Force Special Operations Command.

Airmen fly over and join FWB, Navarre Friday night football games

Air Commandos — both in the air and on foot—participated in Military Appreciation Night football games at Fort Walton Beach High School and Navarre High School Sept. 15, 2023.

First Airman earns Achievement Medal under STARR program

A Hurlburt Field personnelist is the first Airman to earn an achievement medal under the Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral program for recommending a future Airman for service in the Air Force.

AFSOC, NATO partners train together during Emerald Warrior Spiral

Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron and Polish Joint Terminal Attack Controllers participated in dry-fire and live-fire training near Hurlburt Field, Florida, August 1-3, 2023. Emerald Warrior Spiral works to integrate

U.S. Air Force gunship trains in Chile alongside Bullfighter, Chilean, US JTACs

1st Special Operations Wing participates in Exercise Southern Star 23, an annual special operations forces exercise led by Chile, from July 24 to Aug. 10, 2023. The training event, organized by Special Operations Command South, aims to strengthen relationships between partner forces, enhance

Investing In Our Next Generation: Air Commandos partner with FWBHS football program to build expert teams

The Fort Walton Beach High School Vikings football team recently took part in a three-day Youth Athletic Camp in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force's Air Commandos at Hurlburt Field, Florida.The camp, organized in partnership with Hurlburt Field’s school liaison, Ms. Lacey Allen, and the Okaloosa

MST operations in HUREX

Airmen assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida conducted evacuation procedures to Keesler AFB, Mississippi in participation of a hurricane response exercise. HUREXs play an integral role in ensuring that personnel are properly equipped with the knowledge necessary to conduct safe and timely operations

Humanitarian reassignment; searching for hope amidst my father's cancer diagnosis

It was the middle of June in Florida, the air was humid and the silence of the hospital waiting room clung to the air, its invisible arms providing a fragile shield of solace amidst the uncertainty.

SAFE Program: bridging the gap between first responders and citizens with disabilities

In January of this year, the Okaloosa County and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Offices launched a groundbreaking initiative known as the SAFE Program. The program aims to enhance communication and cooperation between first responders and individuals with disabilities, ultimately ensuring the safety

High school football scrimmage fosters community, relationships at the 1 SOW