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  • Counties partner to better support AFSOC mission

    The four counties that are home to the Air Force Special Operation Command's two stateside bases officially joined forces as sister counties during a proclamation ceremony at 1st Special Operations Wing headquarters Aug. 15.Civic leaders from Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida and Curry and

  • 6th SOS stands ready to respond

    The 6th Special Operations Squadron conducted training in UH-1N Huey aircraft over the skies of the Emerald Coast Aug. 13. The 6th SOS is a combat aviation advisory unit with a mission is to assess, train, advise and assist foreign aviation forces in airpower employment, sustainment and force

  • Talon 13, Chariot 55 remembered

    Air Commandos and family members gathered at the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 10 for the 10th anniversary memorial ceremony of the Talon 13 and Chariot 55.Chariot 55 was scheduled for a nighttime exfiltration mission near Gardez, Afghanistan when the MC-130H Combat Talon II crashed

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • Base congratulates staff sergeant-selects

    Congratulations to the following Hurlburt Field senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant August 2. The full list can be read here.Air Force Special Operations CommandJulie LoydUnited States Air Force Special Operations SchoolNijo AbrahamFnu Winarto1st Special Operations WingJenifer

  • 505th TRG welcomes new commander

    The 505th Training Group recently welcomed a new commander.  Here is a little information about him.Name/Rank: Col. Todd FleschOrganization: 505th Training GroupHometown: Louisville, Ky.Off-duty time is for: Enjoy the time off with family and friends; doing the things you want to do with the people

  • 801st SOAMXS: 'Backbone of Mission Success'

    Airmen from 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct maintenance on a CV-22B Osprey at the Freedom Hangar on Hurlburt Field July 17.  801st SOAMXS Airmen provide regular maintenance for the CV-22B Osprey assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron and the MC-130H Talon II

  • Flight medicine changes hours

    The 1st Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron Flight Medicine section recently changed their hours to better accommodate the needs of Air Commandos.Acute appointments are available Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Central appointments will start booking at 7:00 a.m. Routine and

  • Hurlburt kicks off 'Feds Feed Families' campaign

    Hurlburt Field kicks off the Feds Feed Families food drive at the base commissary July 13 through Aug. 24.Hurlburt Airman's Voice is coordinating this year's campaign to donate non-perishables to the local community. Donations can be made through designated squadron points of contact or at