1st SOW among first military units on the ground in Haiti

The 1st Special Operations Wing put their readiness training to good use this week as they became among the first military responders to provide humanitarian assistance to Haiti after the devastating earthquake that rocked the island Tuesday evening.Tuesday night, the 1st SOW put aircrew members

Hurlburt receives C-130 fuselage and wings

605th TES completes Phase II of TACP CASS upgrade testing

The 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, from the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., completed the second of three phases for an upgraded version of the Tactical Air Control Party Close Air Support System version 1.4.2 on Dec. 20. TACP CASS is special software on a ruggedized

Wing bids hail, farewell to Aussie exchange officers

The 505th Command and Control Wing bids a fond farewell and congratulations on a job well done as their Australian exchange officer Wing Commander Geoffrey Shambrook returns to his native Australia and passes the mantle to fellow Aussie Wing Commander Mark Thompson.Wing Commander Shambrook, who has

Airmen's ingenuity keeps Mi-17 hip

Airmen from the 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron improvised a device to recharge fire suppression bottles for the Russian-made Mi-17 Hip helicopter, saving the Iraqis tens of thousands of dollars. Maj. William Reynolds and Master Sgt. Jayme Hakenson worked together to design and modify a

New Soundside Club the "gem of the Emerald Coast"

After years of planning and months of construction, the new Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field opened its doors for business Jan. 2. The new, modern facility boasts more than 20,000 square-feet of space for functions like weddings, reunions and meetings for Airmen and their families. "We found the

1st SOEMS welcomes new commander

The 1st Special Operations Wing Equipment Maintenance Squadron welcomed a new commander Dec. 31. Here is a little more information about him. Name/Rank: Lt. Col. Michael Stohler Title: 1st SOEMS commanderHometown: Spokane, Wash.Off-duty time is for: Family, friends and hobbies Previous

Hurlburt conducts no-notice exercise

Col. Greg Lengyel, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, directed a no-notice active shooter scenario exercise today at 11:30 a.m. in the 1st Special Operations Wing headquarters building.The scenario was intended to simulate the recent Fort Hood, Texas, shooting to test the reactions of first

Medical group earns excellent rating in health inspection

The 1st Special Operations Medical Group received an excellent rating during a recent Air Force Inspection Agency inspection from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. The medical group is also expecting the highest rating of substantially compliant from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. "It is

Former commander recounts critical event in wing history

Dozens of Airmen and civilians braved cold and windy weather to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Operation Just Cause at the Hurlburt Field Airpark, Dec. 18. Retired Brig. Gen. George Gray, who served as commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing during Operations Just Cause and Desert Shield,