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  • Air Commandos cosplay for Commando Con

    The first Commando Con event was held at the Hurlburt Landing Zone Community Center here, Nov. 16. Commando Con gave Airmen an avenue to celebrate comic books, video games and anime culture. This event is one of many hosted by the community center to boost morale and help Air Commandos stay

  • KC-10 Extender refuels CV-22 Ospreys

    Two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with the 8th Special Operations Squadron conduct an air-refueling mission with a KC-10 Extender from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 18, 2016. The air-refuel mission marked the first time an 8th SOS aircraft has connected to a

  • Airmen trot for turkeys

    Air Commandos participated in the Turkey Trot Poker Run 5K at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. Airmen were given random playing cards at different stations throughout the run and the best hand was awarded at the end. Prizes included turkeys, speakers and gift certificates, and were given to the

  • Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold becomes 10th AFSOC Order of the Sword recipient

    Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, former commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, became the 10th person to receive AFSOC’s Order of the Sword in an official ceremony here, Nov. 18.The Order of the Sword is the highest award the enlisted corps can bestow upon an officer for significant contributions

  • 1st SOCES combats environmental contamination

    1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron received zero discrepancies during a recent annual Environmental Regulatory Inspection that tested the base's above-ground storage tanks.

  • SECDEF visits Hurlburt

    Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visited with Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos, participated in a Joint Assault Force with Special Tactics teams and flew on a CV-22 during his visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016.

  • 1 SOCES Air Commandos ensure fuel flow

    Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron replaced a fuel pump at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. The 1st SOCES put in a new fuel pump due to leaks. The fuel tanks are used to hold fuel for lawn maintenance equipment that maintain Hurlburt’s Gator Lakes Golf Course.

  • Air Commandos recharge resiliency

    Since 2015, Air Commandos have spent their time off leaping from airplanes, reeling in sharks and riding in helicopters. Although this may sound like routine fun, it is actually Air Commandos taking advantage of resiliency programs offered on base.The Landing Zone Community Center makes these trips

  • 10 years later: CV-22 Osprey dominates

    “You, as aircrew on the CV-22 in the 8th Special Operations Squadron, need to be prepared to deploy directly into combat with little to no notice.”Taken from the welcome letter of Lt. Col. Christian Helms, the commander of the 8th SOS, the statement sets expectations for aircrew who are newly

  • Upcoming class offers stress reliever tips, tricks

    Airmen and their families will have the opportunity to attend a class geared towards assisting them with reducing potential holiday stress. The Airman and Family Readiness Center here is scheduled to host its second annual Staying Positive during the Holidays class at noon, Nov. 16.The one hour