Articles

  • 801st SOAMXS: from piece to beast

    Airmen assigned to the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform routine maintenance on a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 9, 2017. The 801st SOAMXS provides regular maintenance for the Osprey assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron.

  • 2017 Munch ‘n Mends kickoff

    With the start of a new year, some Air Commandos may need to sew on another stripe. One way Airmen can prepare for that extra stripe is to attend the base chapel’s Munch ‘n Mend.The base chapel hosted its first monthly Munch ‘n Mend of the year Jan. 9, here.Munch n’ Mend is a free event where Air

  • Hurlburt’s pharmacy takes no breaks for National Pharmacist Day

    When an Air Commando, dependent or retiree gets sick here, a pharmacy team of 13 begin gathering the needed medications to aid in that patient’s recovery. Leading Hurlburt’s crew are four pharmacists.The nation observes National Pharmacist Day annually on Jan. 12, honoring the personnel who provide

  • Ospreys pave way for 2017 National Championship game

    Two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing perform a flyover during the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 9, 2017. The flyover occurred during the playing of the National Anthem.

  • FLANG settles in at Hurlburt Field

    It’s been a year since Detachment 2, Florida Air National Guard stood up at Hurlburt Field to support the 8th Special Operations Squadron and 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.The purpose of Det. 2 is to provide additional operational and maintenance support to 8th SOS and 801st

  • 15th SOS hosts change of command

    Air Commandos attend the 15th Special Operations Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 6, 2017. Lt. Col. Michael Haack took command of the 15th SOS from Lt. Col. Jason Allen. Haack previously served as the operations officer of the 15th SOS.

  • 505th CCW dedicates building to Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Short

    Members of the 505th Command and Control Wing recognized the career of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Short during a building dedication ceremony Dec. 12, here.Short, an Air Force Academy graduate who retired from the Air Force in 2000, dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Air Force.During the

  • AC-130J Ghostrider conducts operational testing

    The AC-130J traveled to Cannon AFB, N.M. to perform operational testing of the Laser Guided Small Diameter Bombs at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. Dec. 13, 2016. The AC-130J has been in the operational testing phase for the last 15 months and is outfitted with multiple weapons systems to include a

  • AFE Air Commandos refresh pallet build-up skills

    Aircrew flight equipment Airmen attend refresher pallet build-up training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 12, 2016. Pallet build-up training is an annual training that enables AFE Air Commandos to properly document and load cargo onto aircraft, ensuring readiness to execute global special operations.