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  • Pararescuemen perform extrication training

    A Pararescueman from the Special Tactics Training Squadron uses a spreader to pry open a car door during extrication training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 8, 2015. The Special Tactics pararescuemen were training to retrieve injured or trapped personnel from vehicles and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

  • 1st Special Operations Support Squadron changes command

    Lt. Col. Michael Thomas took command of the 1st Special Operation Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Michael Edwards April 10, 2015, here. Col. Sean Farrell, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, presided over the ceremony.“Besides his nuclear engineering degree, Mike brings a tremendous amount of

  • Aircraft Maintenance Squadron gives to Fisher House of the Emerald Coast

    The 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron donated approximately $550 worth of donations, food and household items to the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, April 15. In the six weeks leading up to the donation drop off, the squadron printed flyers and decorated collection bins that

  • Third Annual CLEAR Challenge to take place April 17

    The 3rd Annual CLEAR Challenge is scheduled to take place at 7 a.m. at the Community Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 17. The CLEAR challenge is an obstacle course that is designed to raise awareness in the fight against sexual assault and showcase team resiliency. CLEAR stands for: Courage,

  • Laboratory technicians: small numbers, large impact

    Tech. Sgt. Richard Minton said he never really understood the impact of being a medical laboratory technician in the Air Force until he deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.There, he experienced firsthand the importance of his craft while delivering blood to servicemembers receiving treatment for

  • Air Commando named OPSEC officer of the year

    Operational security measures are a critical aspect in keeping Air Force personnel and resources out of harm’s way and no officer in the Air Force is better at that than Capt. Armin Blueggel, 1st Special Operations Air Operations Squadron assistant operations officer.Blueggel was named the 2012 Air

  • Intramural season opener a homerun

    With a loud “clank” from a bat meeting a softball, and a quick three and out, the Hurlburt Field Intramural Softball league began with the 25th Intelligence Squadron facing the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, April 6, 2015.This year’s season will boast 16 teams and will be played

  • Air Commandos stay fit to fight with eye exams

    The 1st Special Operations Medical Group provides the highest quality medical care, community and workplace medical surveillance, and preventive medicine to more than 20,000 beneficiaries. The medical group promotes and maintains the health of approximately 8,900 base personnel to ensure a vital and

  • LRS Airmen supply the parts that keep Ospreys flying

    The 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron is comprised of eight flights providing total support to the 1st Special Operations Wing and associate units by meeting a full spectrum of logistic needs through the efficient supply of material and fuels, the expert management and maintenance

  • A few recipes, a couple burned dishes and a bad attitude

    For 58 years, the Hennessy Award has recognized individual excellence in food service programs across the Air Force.This year, the winner from Region 1(East) is Hurlburt Field’s own Airman 1st Class Jonathan Martinez, 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron food services journeyman.It all