Articles

  • Air Commandos presented as AFSOC's best

    Air Commandos received special recognition as the 2015 Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen and civilians of the year during a formal banquet May 19 at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

  • Fabrication Flight: Putting the pieces back together since 1944

    Staff Sgt. James Griffith, left, and Staff Sgt. David Sidatt, aircraft structural maintenance Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, perform an inspection on aircraft parts at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 17, 2016. Airmen with the 1st SOMXS aircraft structural maintenance shop

  • The ADC keeps Airmen’s interests in mind

    Every now and then an Airman may find themselves on the other side of trouble, whether it’s an alleged uniform infraction or allegedly being absent without leave.The defense counselors at the Area Defense Counsel are here to help.Prior to the ADC program going into effect on July 1, 1974, Airmen

  • Kids understanding deployment operations

    Children board a bus to travel to their “deployment zone” during Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30, 2016. At the “deployment zone” children were able to explore machines and equipment from the 823rd RED HORSE squadron, the 1st Special Operations

  • Creating an Air Commando: Air Commando Field Skills Course Week 1

    The nature of Air Force Special Operations Command’s mission sometimes requires Air Commandos to operate outside of typical military installations downrange. Working in these conditions, aircrews may be in greater danger of kidnapping or worse.For the Airmen progressing through the Air Commando

  • 4th SOS celebrates 21st Birthday

    The 4th Special Operations Squadron celebrated its 21st birthday during a party, May 4, here.While the 4th SOS has only officially been around since 1995, the squadron has roots dating back to the 4th Air Corps Ferrying Squadron which was activated in April 1942. The flyers of the 4th ACFS

  • Flight engineers stay proficient

    Staff Sgt. Michael Rossi, a flight engineer with the 8th Special Operations Squadron, practices rescue missions on a CV-22 Osprey during a training flight at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2016. The Osprey is a multi-mission tilt-rotor aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capability. (U.S.

  • Heithold to receive AFSOC Order of the Sword

    Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, was surprised April 29, by Chief Master Sgt. Matt Caruso and an assembly of Air Commandos with an engraved invitation to be inducted into the AFSOC Order of the Sword. The general will be the tenth individual to receive the

  • AFSOC hosts Warrior C.A.R.E. Summit

    Nearly 50 Air Commandos attended the Air Force Special Operations Command Warrior C.A.R.E. (Connection, Awareness, Resources, Endurance) Summit April 25-29 with their families at a hotel resort near Hurlburt Field, Fla. The event was part of the command's Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF)

  • AFSOC hosts Warrior C.A.R.E. Summit

    Nearly 50 Air Commandos attended the Air Force Special Operations Command Warrior C.A.R.E. (Connection, Awareness, Resources, Endurance) Summit April 25-29 with their families at a hotel resort near Hurlburt Field, Fla. The event was part of the command's Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF)