Articles

  • CSAF's 'fini flight' a ride of remembrance

    When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz climbed aboard the MC-130E Combat Talon I here July 12 for his last flight as an active duty officer, he immediately began to reminisce on his flying career with special operations and the C-130 Hercules community."This is more than a little

  • CSAF takes final flight at Hurlburt

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz conducted his last flight as an active-duty officer on an MC-130E Combat Talon I July 12 at Hurlburt Field. The crew conducted a local training sortie during the mission.Photos by Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Hurlburt Field technical sergeants who graduated from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Jul. 12. John Levitow Award Arthur Williams, 19th Special Operations SquadronDistinguished GraduatesScott Cantwell, 25th Intelligence SquadronJohn

  • Hearts Apart receive big bucks

    The Hearts Apart organization of the Airman & Family Readiness Center received a check for $2,219 during a presentation at the A&FRC July 11 at Hurlburt Field, Fla.Volunteers presented the check made up of funds raised from a golf tournament for the Hearts Apart program that took place July 9, at

  • Judge Advocate seeking legal program applicants

    Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March1, 2013. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. "Our

  • 15th SOS welcomes new commander

    The 15th Special Operations Squadron welcomed a new commander June 5. Here is a little more information about him.Name/Rank: Lt. Col. Richard CarrellOrganization: 15th Special Operations SquadronHometown: Keokuk, IowaOff-duty time is for: Spending time with my wife and our two sons.Previous

  • 1st SOEMS welcomes new commander

    The 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron welcomed a new commander June 25. Here is a little more information about him.Name/Rank: Maj. Ronald Kolodziekczyk (pronounced "Kalla-jay-zick")Organization: 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance SquadronHometown: Augusta, Ga.Off-duty

  • 'I am an American Airman'

    Airmen from 1st Special Operations Support Squadron conducted a retreat ceremony at 1st Special Operations Wing headquarters June 27.  The retreat ceremony observes the end of the official duty day with the lowering and folding of the American flag. Photos and layout by Airman 1st Class Michelle

  • Thousands celebrate freedom at Sound of Independence

    Nearly 3,500 people sampled various foods, marched in a flag parade and viewed a fireworks display in observance of the Fourth of July during the 17th Annual Sound of Independence at the Hurlburt Field Marina June 29.Weeks of preparation by the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron along

  • Kids get muddy during 'Backyard Safari'

    Dozens of children floated boats filled with pinto beans and dug up "fossils" hidden under piles of topsoil at the base library's outdoor classroom during a Backyard Safari "Mud Day"event June 30.Volunteers from the base community held the outdoor event to educate young children about nature and