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  • 1 SOW conducts load competition, testing skill and readiness

    Two 1st Special Operations Wing weapons teams went head-to-head in an annual load crew competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2025.The competition showcases the proficiency and efficiency of weapons load crews, highlighting their continued readiness to defend our nation’s security.

  • Driving under the influence can have serious consequences

    Drinking and driving is always the wrong decision, which can result in severe consequences.In the U.S. during 2022, a sobering 13,524 people died in drunk-driving crashes, which is about 37 people every day – that’s one person every 39 minutes.

  • Hurlburt officials encouraged following meetings with Florida legislators

    The 1st Special Operations Wing Commander, Col. Patrick Dierig, and a team of Wing subject matter experts met with key Florida Legislators at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12, 2025, to express concerns about the impact of U.S. Highway 98 traffic congestion on mission readiness and

  • Leadership insights meet culinary creativity

    Airmen and senior leaders gathered at a dorm community kitchen for a 90-minute cooking class focused on personal and professional development at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 11, 2025.The interactive event featured a hands-on cooking lesson and provided an opportunity for Airmen to engage with

  • Digital Content Refresh 2025

    In alignment with Department of Defense Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by President Donald J. Trump, the 1st Special Operations Wing has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities.As a result, certain posts have been

  • Locked, loaded, ready: Munitions Airmen power wing's readiness

    At the heart of the 1st Special Operations Wing’s global operations, munitions Airmen play a pivotal role, ensuring every weapon and piece of ordinance is combat-ready. These Airmen support a range of units—from the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship to Special Tactics and security forces—providing the

  • Historical Winter Storm Enzo hits Hurlburt Field

    On Jan. 21, 2025, Winter Storm Enzo blanketed the base with a historical snowfall totaling six inches of accumulation. The snowfall lasted from noon until approximately 9 p.m. that day, with nearby counties experiencing accumulations of up to nine inches.

  • Beyond the base: Security Forces preps for emerging threats

    Through rigorous Field Training Exercises, or FTX, security forces Airmen at Hurlburt Field confront realistic threats that test their endurance, hone their skills and fortify their preparation for actual combat situations.Their quarterly FTX's are an essential part of the unit’s ongoing efforts to

  • Hurlburt Field honors Ratchet 33 crew

    Airmen and families gathered for a memorial run to honor the crew members of Ratchet 33 at Hurlburt Field, Feb. 13, 2025. On Feb. 18, 2012, a U-28A Draco from the 34th Special Operations Squadron, known as Ratchet 33, crashed near Djibouti, Africa, while supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM,