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  • CV-22 starts new era for special operations

    The 8th Special Operations Squadron will welcome its 22nd aircraft when the CV-22 arrives at Hurlburt Field, with a new mission, a new location and a new venture for the special operations world. The CV-22's mission will be to execute infiltration and exfiltration, and resupply missions to be able

  • SFS measures bolster force protection

    Security Forces Airmen applied force protection measures Nov. 7, verifying the credentials of all contractors employed on Hurlburt Field. These measures rooted out three individuals who possessed fraudulent identification documents, and closed the loop on a potential threat to the security of the

  • Emerald Warrior 07 exercise deemed a success

    A week after the successful Emerald Warrior 07, Air Force Special Operations Command units are already making plans for the next exercise. The command's inaugural exercise provided joint and coalition forces the opportunity to train together here and on the Eglin Air Force Base test and training

  • Exchange program enhances coalition operations

    Northwest Florida is gaining worldwide recognition through a program that makes local Air Force bases the training grounds for covert coalition aircraft operations. The program, known as Combined Special Operations Forces Subject Matter Expert Exchange, is a concept that came to life on a large

  • Air Force recognizes five combat controllers

    Five combat controllers accepted the Air Force-level special operator awards Nov. 9 at the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron. The recipients were Maj. Michael Martin, 24th STS, Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Capt. James Alexander, Master Sgt. Douglas Fenske and Senior Airman Fred Baker, 21st STS, Pope AFB

  • Four selected for Chief stripes

    Four senior master sergeants assigned to the 16th Special Operations Wing received welcome news Nov. 7 - selection for promotion to the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. The selectees are: Senior Master Sgts. Thomas Bowen, 16th Maintenance Group, Doug Massingill, 16th Operations Group, and

  • Mobile driver's license unit available to Team Hurlburt

    The Hurlburt Airman & Family Readiness Center, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, now offers driver's license services every other Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the A&FRC. The mobile unit and can provide most of the same services provided at

  • Hurlburt celebrates Veterans Day

    For decades, America has observed Veterans Day to honor its veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Today will be no different as Hurlburt Field hosts a ceremony in honor of the holiday, which officially falls on Saturday this year.

  • A salute to veterans

    Veterans Day offers us an opportunity to honor the selfless men and women who sacrificed so much in service of our country, whether they served decades ago or still wear the uniform today. To veterans of wars past, thank you and your families for your fervent commitment to our country and our way of

  • CV-22 flight engineers get ready to roll

    The 8th Special Operations Squadron has two flight engineers who have been instrumental in getting the squadron ready to roll on the new CV-22 format, mission and aircraft. Senior Master Sgt. Scott Marston and Tech. Sgt. Chad Ackman are currently the only flight engineers currently with the 8th SOS.