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6th SOS: Growth demands quality, not quantity

(This is part three of a four-part series on the 6th Special Operations Squadron.) One Hurlburt Field squadron has been mandated to significantly increase the unit's size in a relatively short time frame, creating real challenges in recruiting, training, and requirements for additional facilities.

Excessive temperatures, dehydration responsible for heat-related injuries

Heat related injuries range on a spectrum from the mildest form known as heat cramps, to the more significant, heat exhaustion, and finally the most severe form, heat stroke. Heat cramps are usually the result of a net loss of salt in the body with a normal basal body temperature. This is considered

TACPs, special tactics clinic bandage more than just battlefield boo-boos

The 720th Special Tactics Group recently cut the ribbon on a brand new medical clinic Aug. 8 designed to better serve the unique physical needs of battlefield Airmen. Maj. Gen. Don Wurster, Air Force Special Operations Command vice commander, officially opened the new Battlefield Airmen Clinic

720th STG under new leadership

Col. Marc Stratton assumed command of the 720th Special Tactics Group here on Aug. 9 from Col. Ken Rodriguez. "There is no greater honor for a commander than to pass the mantle of command from one great leader to another," said Lt. Gen. Mike Wooley, Air Force Special Operations Command commander.

Blackbirds return to Hurlburt nest, await new wings

The 8th Special Operations Squadron ran its flag the 26 miles back to Hurlburt Field Wednesday after running it to Duke Field in February 2000. The run marked the beginning of festivities celebrating the squadron's return to Hurlburt Field and the beginning of its transition from the MC-130E Combat

Air Commando tab reserved for those who pass muster

(This is part two of a four-part series on the 6th Special Operations Squadron) Becoming a member of the Air Force's only combat aviation squadron isn't as easy as requesting an assignment to the squadron. With 37 Air Force specialty codes within a 105-person squadron, they cover all four regions of

Self-described “punk NCO” becomes AFSOC’s enlisted leader

His journey from self-described "punk NCO jumping out of airplanes" to leader of Air Force Special Operations Command's enlisted force is a dream come true for Chief Master Sgt. Michael Gilbert. Chief Gilbert, who came from Eglin's 33rd Fighter Wing's command chief, took the reins as AFSOC's command

Operation Bow Wow nabs drugs at gates

Staff Sgt. James Richey, Eglin Air Force Base 96th Security Forces Squadron, and military working dog Baddy, a three-year-old Czechoslovakian shepherd, were walking through the Hurlburt Field Visitor Control Center parking lot when Batty started pulling on his leash, leading the sergeant toward a

505th unveils new formal training unit

The 505th Training Group cut the multi-colored ribbon signifying the "grand-opening" of its newest training facility Thursday during a ceremony attended by Air-men from around the country. Building 90020, located next to the Hurlburt Air Park on Hartson Street, is the home of air operations center