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  • Sirens sound, take action

    On any given day, a person at Hurlburt Field may hear the loud, booming words, “this is the command post,” via the giant voice base notification system.How many know what to do when you hear the words that follow?   The 1st Special Operations Wing command post ensures communications on base run

  • Hurlburt hosts Alpha Warrior

    Hurlburt Field hosts the Alpha Warrior competition at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 3, 2016. This was the first Alpha Warrior competition held on Hurlburt. The competition is a timed obstacle course designed to push participants to their mental and physical limits.

  • Hurlburt Field lights base Christmas tree

    A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held to celebrate the holiday season at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 2, 2016. In addition to the tree lighting, Air Commandos and their families celebrated by pinning yellow ribbons on a wreath to remember family members who are currently deployed and receiving a

  • Secure trash, food to keep grazing bears away

    “Viewing bears wandering by woods or on base should not cause any concern,” said Patricia Williams, the natural and cultural resources program manager with the 1st Special Operations Wing Civil Engineer Squadron. “This is their habitat as well as ours. The best defense against bear-human conflicts

  • Hurlburt CV-22 Ospreys conduct water training

    Aircrew with the 8th Special Operations Squadron conducted a training mission on a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a flight over Northwest Florida, Nov. 30, 2016. Air Commandos conduct water training as a way to transform training and ensure readiness for global special operations. The Osprey

  • 1st SOMXS innovation improves training platform

    Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight built a stand to assist the 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron conduct operational checks and training with the Ku Spread Spectrum antenna.

  • AC-130J drops first Laser SDB

    The 1st Special Operations Group Detachment 2 reached a milestone in the test phase of the AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft, here, late October, after completing the first release of a Laser Guided Small-Diameter Bomb.While this event is historic for the AC-130J, it also highlights the momentum to get

  • AFSOC announces 1st SOMDG Medical Services Award winners

    Air Force Special Operations Command announced the winners of the 2016 Medical Services Awards, Nov. 22, here.The AFMS awards program annually recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions to health care, education, training, research, leadership, information technology and

  • 1 SOLRS D-Flight oversees shipments, receivables

    The 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron handles inbound and outbound cargo, here. The squadron can handle as many as 1,500 items daily. These items are mission related and, if needed, certain processes can be delayed to ship items immediately to deployed locations.

  • 2 AFSOC officers dominate pistol competition

    Nearly 200 Airmen from local bases recently participated in a shooting competition here.Each competitor fired 30 rounds using an M-9 government-issued pistol with the hopes of being in the top 10 percent and earning an Excellence in Competition Pistol Badge. The badge is worn on the Air Force dress