Articles

  • Air Commando completes year of college in one month

    In 31 days, an Air Commando completed 24 credit hours equating to one year of college and earned a two-day pass.Airman 1st Class Phillip Beatty, a crew chief with the 901st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, utilized Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

  • MC-130H performs cargo drops

    The 15th Special Operations Squadron perform cargo bundle drops during Task Force Exercise Southern Strike at Camp Shelby, Miss., Nov. 1, 2016. Southern Strike is a large-scale, conventional and special operations exercise hosted by the Mississippi National Guard at the Gulfport Combat Readiness and

  • Air Commandos take on MOUT training

    Dust settles as the convoy comes to a halt while the sound of gunfire resounds from the hillside. Immediately, a team of 39 Air Commandos jump into action, ready to apply the skills they learned in their training and preparations leading up to this moment.The team, Airmen assigned to 1st Special

  • Airman aims for Air Force Men’s basketball team

    Airmen from around the world showed up to try out for the All-Air Force Men’s Basketball team. For one Air Commando, making the 12-man roster was a goal -- and he accomplished it.The All-Air Force Men’s team coach delivered the news to the players one by one in a private meeting in his office during

  • Brothers in blue unite on Hurlburt

    The 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron hosted a tour for the Fort Walton Beach Police Department at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 1, 2016. The 1st SOSFS hosts a visit when the police department elects new leadership to encourage an open working relationship between the two law enforcement

  • Hurlburt hosts Haunted Lakes Fall Festival

    The 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron hosted the Haunted Lakes Fall Festival at Gator Lakes Golf Course on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 28, 2016. The festival was a free event with complimentary food and fun for kids of all ages that included haunted hay rides, costume contests, games and

  • Cradle to grave: AC-130J Ghostrider

    Over 15,000 feet into the sky, a 132-foot wingspan casts its shadow down onto the mountains. Flying at more than 350 knots, this warbird patrols the ground as it waits on a call. Moments after the call is received, it begins to echo a distinct thumping sound along with ripping bursts cutting through

  • Air Commandos escape running dead

    Air Commandos participated in the Fear the Running Dead Race at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 27, 2016. The 1st Special Operations Force Support staff coordinates monthly fitness events around base. This month’s event appeals to Airmen’s “spooky side” with a Halloween-themed race.

  • MARSOC commander gets AFSOC orientation

    Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, made his first visit to Hurlburt Field and AFSOC since he took command of MARSOC July 28, 2016.

  • Air Commandos receive combat arms training

    Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Mission Support Group receive advance combat arms training during Task Force Exercise Southern Strike at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 23, 2016. The Airmen received in-depth weapons training from combat arms training and maintenance instructors with the 1st