Articles

  • 1st SOMXG welcomes new commander

    The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group welcomed a new group commander June 21. Here is a little more information about him. Name/Rank: Col. Robert MiglionicoOrganization: 1st Special Operations Maintenance GroupHometown: Homestead, Fla.Off-duty time is for: Family, fishing and

  • Tech. Sgt. Josh Lewis

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Tech. Sgt. Josh Lewis, 10th Combat Weather Squadron special operations weather technician, was selected for this week's spotlight. Name: Tech. Sgt. Josh LewisUnit: 10th

  • Sound of Independence celebrates nation's 234th at the beach

    More than 3,500 people watched a dozen cardboard boats ride the waves and hundreds of fireworks light up the night to commemorate Independence Day at the 15th Annual Sound of Independence and the 22nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at the Hurlburt Field Marina July 2.The 1st Special Operations Force

  • Chief's Group presents scholarships to high school youth

    The Hurlburt Field Chief's Group presented $500 college scholarships to six high school graduates and seniors during the group's meeting at the Hurlburt Field Soundside Club July 1. The group gave the grants to the children of active-duty or retired enlisted Airmen and has held similar scholarship

  • Air Commando One honored, remembered

    More than 500 friends, family members and servicemembers gathered at the Hurlburt Field Soundside Club to honor and remember "Air Commando One" during a memorial ceremony July 2.Airmen of all ranks, including Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Medal of Honor recipient retired Col.

  • Airman 1st Class Robert Quick

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Airman 1st Class Robert Quick, 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, was selected for this week's spotlight. Name: Airman 1st

  • 1 SOEMS metals craftsman named outstanding civilian of the year

    An aircraft metals technology craftsman from the 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron earned one of the four 2010 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian of the Year awards June 29. AFA officials named Eric Straight, 1st SOEMS aircraft machinist programmer, the wage

  • Senior Airman Aymee Fowkes

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Senior Airman Aymee Fowkes, 1st Special Operations Wing Plans and Programs resource advisor, was selected for this week's spotlight.Name: Senior Airman Aymee

  • 'Air Commando One' to be honored for work, impact on AFSOC community

    UPDATE: The memorial service for Brig. Gen. Aderholt will be held at the Soundside Club due to inclement weather.The general who pioneered Air Force special operations is scheduled to be honored in a memorial service Friday, July 2 at 9 a.m. at the Hurlburt Field Air Park.Retired Brig. Gen. Harry

  • Hurlburt Field stands up Oil Spill Task Force, information webpage

    Officials here have established an Oil Spill Task Force to discuss the potential impact of oil entering the Intercoastal Waterway following the explosion and fire on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig April 20. Additionally, the base established an oil spill response information webpage, which will