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  • Mid-season matchup: intramural basketball

    The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron competes against the 1st Special Operations Contracting Squadron during an intramural basketball game at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 2, 2017. The game consisted of two, 15-minute halves that ended with a win for the 1st SOCONS.

  • Life after active duty: Know your options

    For Air Commandos preparing to leave active duty service and interested in continuing serving in some capacity, or have questions about transitioning into the civilian world, there are two in-service recruiters at Hurlburt Field that are here to help. Master Sgts’ Michael Perkins and John Fusco,

  • HAWC hosts National Heart Month Event

    The Health and Wellness Center hosts an event to raise awareness of National Heart Health Month at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 22, 2017. The HAWC gave free blood pressure assessments, body mass index screenings, and tips for leading a heart-healthy life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Hurlburt opens newly renovated aquatic center

    Renovations to the Hurlburt Field Aquatic Center were completed March 1, here.The newly renovated aquatic center boasts a number of improvements for all Hurlburt Airmen and families."The renovations make it safer to enjoy what is offered here," said Lt. Col. Chris Foltz, an administrative services

  • Raptors roar for FARPs readiness

    Forward area refueling point Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Logistic Readiness Squadron conduct a FARP operation at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 26, 2017. The FARP program is a United States Special Operations Command initiative that trains petroleum, oils and lubrication Airmen to perform

  • Seminar to teach Air Commandos to “Know your rights”

    The 1st Special Operations Wing Judge Advocate is set to have Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Seminars Feb. 27 at the King Auditorium at 9 a.m. and at the 4th Special Operations Squadron at 2 p.m.The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is a statue designed to protect servicemembers against civil

  • Ratchet 33 aircrew remembered during memorial ceremony

    More than 900 Air Commandos, fellow special operations service members, civilians and families gathered to remember four fallen Airmen during a ceremony at the air park, here, Feb. 16.Capt. Ryan P. Hall from the 319th Special Operations Squadron, Capt. Nicholas S. Whitlock and 1st Lt. Justin J.

  • Direct link to Wing leadership helps‘max perform’ Airmen’s time

    The Hurlburt Time Saver button, a clickable shortcut, was added to desktops base wide Feb. 9.The button, a clock being thrown in the trash with an interdictory circle, is a tool Air Commandos can use to submit ideas and requests to the 1st Special Operations Wing leadership to help maximize the

  • 1 SOFSS MPF wins Site Excellence Award

    The 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron military personnel flight customer support section won the Air Force Site Excellence Award out of 126 AF locations and placed second at the Department of Defense level against 1,630 DOD locations, Feb. 10, 2017, here.Air Force Defense Enrollment

  • The Dedicated Crew Chief

    To maintain air superiority, aircraft must be ready to take off in a moment’s notice. It takes a dedicated team of knowledgeable crew chiefs to maintain these aircraft and ensure they are ready for rapid global mobility anytime, anyplace.Among these crew chiefs, there are a select few who hold the