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  • DAGRE trains in close quarters combat

    Airman 1st Class Joshua Belton, 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element simulates assault drills during close-quarters combat training in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., June 19, 2015. The FTX simulated the DAGRE team escorting a finance specialist to make

  • BDOC: The oracle of defense

    The 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron has one basic goal: defend the people, property and resources of the U.S. Air Force. Internationally, the base defense operations center, or BDOC, plays a primary role in achieving the security forces mission.Two Airmen man the BDOC 24/7, one

  • Safety tips for grill masters

    With the summer in full swing, many Airmen are finding themselves grabbing a spatula, grabbing some grub and firing up the grill. Grilling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family, but the dangers that come with it can be serious.Fred Richards, 1st Special Operation Civil

  • RED HORSE paves the way

    Airmen from the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron tackled a road re-construction project on a portion of Independence Road at Hurlburt Field, Fl., from June 8 through June 18, 2015. The re-construction project repaired multiple pot holes and cracks caused by pooling water.

  • “Spooky” gunship hits the mark

    The 4th Special Operations Squadron conducted live-fire training utilizing a C-130U “Spooky” gunship, June 16, 2015, at Eglin Range, Fla. Aircrew members communicated closely with ground-range operators to ensure the gunship's rounds hit simulated enemy targets.

  • Special Tactics Airmen crush ‘Monster Mash’

    Specials Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing endured a grueling ‘Monster Mash’ training event, June 11, 2015, on Spectre Island on Eglin Range, Fla. Monster Mash is a long-standing special tactics training tradition, consisting of an obstacle course where special operators complete

  • Critical days of Summer: Boating safety

    Summer is here and boating season is well underway for Air Commandos, which means it’s time to review safe boating practices.Last year Hurlburt Field had four recorded boating mishaps, half of which resulted in lost work days. Reviewing safety tips is important to help prevent similar mishaps this

  • Four Airmen save contractor’s life

    On April 15, four Airmen saved a contractor’s life on the loading dock of their building utilizing their annual Air Force CPR training. Their training was put to the test when Senior Airman Crystal Morgan, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Operations Squadron, made a shocking discovery – Richard

  • Comptrollers rehearse expeditionary skills

    Comptroller Airmen spent June 6 in a simulated joint-deployment environment here, to exercise an infrequently practiced expeditionary skillset.The design was based on an exercise in the 1990s dubbed 'Top Dollar' and scaled down to a one-day simulation where Airmen exercise war-time skills including

  • Chaplain team stands out as Air Force’s top religious support

    A chaplain and chaplain assistant from the 1st Special Operations Wing were awarded the Air Force's 2014 Outstanding Religious Support Team Award.The award recognizes a chaplain and chaplain assistant team that delivers exemplary performance providing spiritual warrior care at the tactical level.Lt.