1st SOLRS streamlines, reorganizes, validates operations process

For a long time the Air Force has sought to instill smart operations into practical results. Recently, the Air Force turned its attention to logistics readiness and asked Hurlburt Field to set the example. The 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron is one of 12 LRS squadrons currently

Base reaffirms riding requirements

Effective immediately, those failing to wear the proper personal protective equipment while operating a motorcycle will be denied base access. "Motorcycle riders can wear a brightly colored jacket or a vest, either one is acceptable," said Tech. Sgt. Brian Bailey, 1st Special Operations Wing Safety

Updating personnel records readiness vital to mission, families and Airmen

Nobody can predict the twists and turns life can take, but with a little bit of preparation Airmen can make the best of any situation. Military members should use every opportunity to review their personnel records for accuracy. The virtual record of emergency data, or vRed, and personal information

Air Force historian visits AFSOC, 1st SOW, discusses future of career field

"The Air Force Special Operations Command history office has an outstanding program, one of the best in the Air Force," were the words the director of the Air Force history and museum programs used to describe Hurlburt's history offices. C.R. "Dick" Anderegg, met with base historians Tuesday and

Special tactics: Do you have what it takes?

In special tactics, just getting to work is extreme. Special tactics Airmen freefall out of an aircraft and use ram-air parachute to land at a precise location - on land or at sea. They infiltrate by amphibious means by either rubber raiding craft or combat dive using SCUBA gear. They operate on

Combined exercise prepares Airmen for battle

Airmen from Hurlburt Field, the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves participated in a communications exercise at Duke Field March 8. Operation Combined Eagle was a total force communications exercise intended to get all stateside Air Force Special Operations Command communications squadrons to

CMSAF visits Hurlburt, brings good news about AF future

Enlisted Airmen at Hurlburt Field gained the opportunity this week to meet and hear from Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley. During his three-day stay here, Chief McKinley immersed himself in the Air Force Special Operations Command mission. "I've been fully impressed since

Operation Homecoming

Command chief lands: Hurlburt welcomes new Air Commando to its ranks

When asked how he liked his new job, the new 1st Special Operations Wing command chief said, "It's a dream come true, the best job in the Air Force. It's not often that you get the opportunity to serve such an awesome wing of Air Commandos." Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Richard-son, a 28-year Air Force

Fishing at Gator Lakes resumes

Dust off your fishing poles and crank up the boat. Gator Lakes is open for fishing. After eight months of being closed for safety concerns following a drowning accident, new policies have been approved for those waiting to cast a line into the golf course lake. "After a review of safety procedures