Articles

  • CAIB launches new Helping Agency Directory

    The Community Action Information Board (CAIB) launched the Helping Agency Directory, here, slated to release Jan. 12, 2015.The CAIB is a commander's tool that allows the commander to assess the health of the community and to enact positive programs and services to foster resiliency. “This forum is

  • Air Commandos crush Frigid Archer

    Frigid Archer was a week-long exercise that tested 1st Special Operations Wing Air Commandos' expertise through a myriad of operational and support requirements

  • Frigid Archer Shows Totality of Force

    A CV-22 Osprey provided transport for Frigid Archer. Frigid Archer 2016 showcased the 1st Special Operations Wing "Anytime, Anyplace" motto during a weeklong exercise. Frigid Archer tested 1st SOW Air Commandos’ expertise through a myriad of operational and support requirements. (U.S. Air Force

  • Deputy SECDEF visits Hurlburt Field

    Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work meets with Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Wing for a static display of the C-146A Wolfhound at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 6, 2016. The deputy secretary of defense toured static displays of aircraft from Air Force Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air

  • Air Commandos welcomed home during Operation Homecoming

    More than 80 Air Commandos were reunited with family members and friends during an Operation Homecoming at the Deployment Control Center on Hurlburt Field, Jan. 13, 2016. Operation Homecoming is a program created to welcome home Airmen returning from a deployment overseas.

  • FLANG teams up with 1 SOW

    The Florida Air National Guard and the 1st Special Operations Wing have teamed up to form an Air National Guard Classic Association.  The Florida Air National Guard will add to the 8th Special Operations Squadron and the 801st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.  “The objectives for standing up an ANG

  • Maintaining the Force

    As the sun sets over the flightline and most units have gone home for the night, maintenance Airmen are attending roll call and issued their tools before making their way out to aircraft to begin their shift. Crew chiefs with the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit are trained to diagnose malfunctions on

  • Hurlburt’s CMSgts congratulate newest Chief selects

    Hurlburt Field’s newest chief master sergeant selects gather for a photo with current chief master sergeants at the Air Park, Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 17, 2015. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank, making up 1 percent of the enlisted Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman

  • New TLF now open at Hurlburt

    The 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron new temporary lodging facility (TLF) is now open after a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 18, 2015, here.Col. Sean Farrell, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, hosted the event for Airmen and their families."The TLF modernization and the

  • Joining the fleet

    An aircrew with the 1st Special Operations Wing traveled to Lockheed Martin Corp. in Marietta, Ga., Dec. 11, to pick up a new addition to the fleet, an MC-130J Commando II. The MC-130J will undergo modifications to become an AC-130J Ghostrider, which will provide the 1 SOW with close air support