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  • 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

  • Air Commando donates bone marrow, saves life

    During a blood donation drive, technicians asked him if he wanted to sign up for the bone marrow registry. He agreed, and with a swipe to the inside of his cheek his DNA was entered into the system.Just a few years later this hasty decision turned into a lifesaving procedure for a stranger living in

  • Hurlburt Field leadership serves Thanksgiving meal

    Hurlburt Field leadership served Thanksgiving lunch to Airmen, retirees and dependents at the Reef Dining Facility on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 24, 2016. Held annually, the Thanksgiving meal enforces esprit de corps and supports Airmen who celebrate the holidays without their families. The meal

  • Air Commando spouses take flight

    Spouses of Air Commandos participate in a Spouses Flight tour at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 19, 2016.The event is designed to give spouses a better understanding of the importance of the 1st Special Operations Wing mission. Participants had the opportunity to fly in different 1st SOW aircraft

  • Air Commandos welcomed home during Operation Homecoming

    More than 100 Air Commandos returned from a four-month deployment and were welcomed home by loved ones during an Operation Homecoming at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 10, 2016. Operation Homecoming is a program designed to welcome Air Commandos returning from deployment by family, friends and