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  • 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

  • Performance coach Jairek Robbins visits Air Commandos

    Jairek Robbins, a performance coach, asks Airmen to raise their hands as part of an exercise during his presentation at the Soundside Club, Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 9, 2015. During the two-day visit, Robbins met with Airmen around Hurlburt Field to better understand Air Force Special Operations

  • Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron named best in DOD

    The Department of Defense named the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron the 2015 winner of the Phoenix Award for Maintenance Excellence, during this year’s secretary of defense awards ceremony held Dec. 8.The Phoenix Award is presented annually to designate the single best

  • Doolittle Raider visits Hurlburt Airmen

    One of the last surviving Doolittle Raiders visited Air Commandos, here, Dec. 9.Retired Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, co-pilot to Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle during the Doolittle Raid, was at the 319th Special Operations Squadron for a Q&A session.Air Commandos asked various questions about

  • Inaugural Gulf Shores Detection Showdown

    Sniff, Sniff, Sniff! A dog’s nose is far busier than a human’s, and this past weekend, those K-9 snouts were put to the test during the Inaugural Gulf Shores Detection Showdown.The showdown was hosted Dec. 5-6 by the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit as a friendly competition,

  • Tommy got a toy drone for Christmas, what’s next?

    The presents have been opened and the wrapping paper placed in the recycling bin. Tommy is anxious to get outside and fly the new “Invader 700” drone, complete with a 10 times zoom digital camera that sends immediate videos to your new iPad. Wow, you can’t wait to get out there with him and fly this

  • Digital footprint

    Air Commandos,This holiday season we need you to be more aware than ever. Today, in our community, you cannot be too cautious. Recent current events have shown us that vigilance is more important than ever. If something does not seem right, you have to act. Your actions could prevent a threat. It is

  • Hurlburt holds annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

    As the sun set, families gathered at the air park, here, to await the start of the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Winter Wonderland festivities, Dec. 2.Col. Sean Farrell, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, kicked off the celebration.“The holidays are a time for all Air Commandos and

  • AFE: The final check

    Senior Airman Kasie Whitfield, an aircrew flight equipment journeyman with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, checks expiration dates on BA-22 parachutes at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 4, 2015. Parachutes are inspected every 30 days to ensure the safety of aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force phot by

  • Hurlburt welcomes new in-service recruiter

    Ever thought about starting a career in the Reserve, but don’t know how? There are in-service recruiters here to help.Recently, Master Sgt. Deserie Jackson, an in-service recruiter with the Eastern Recruiting Squadron, has joined the Hurlburt team to assist Airmen wanting to continue their service