Articles

  • “Wicked Wanda” flies final mission

    Often described as low, slow and discreetly lethal, “Wicked Wanda” flew her last flight here Dec. 19, and is scheduled to officially retire in 2015.  This historical AC-130H Spectre gunship has deployed in nearly every conflict the U.S. has been involved in, officially and unofficially, since the

  • Air Commandos participate in Jingle Run

    Air Commandos begin the Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run near the Aderholt Fitness Center on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 19, 2014. The event offered Airmen a chance to win gift cards and holiday hams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Posey)

  • Hurlburt Fire Dept. offers holiday safety tips

    With the holidays quick approaching, many homes have a log on the fire, a trimmed tree with lights or a menorah glowing brightly. All these signs of the season bring feelings of comfort and joy to families; however they also bring an increased risk of fire in the home.The winter months are peak

  • 1st SOCS: mic check 1, 2

    Senior Airman Amanda Dalton, 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission system technician, unloads speakers for an awards ceremony at the Freedom Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 16, 2014. Communications Airmen provide audio support for different ceremonies and

  • AFSOC commander meets, greets Air Commandos

    Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks to 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron Airmen, during a town hall meeting at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 11, 2014. Heithold toured Hurlburt, discussed the AFSOC mission and highlighted the importance of

  • Hurlburt A&FRC receives charitable donations

    The Hurlburt Family Support Activities Council is one of many programs offering aid to Air Commandos and their family here at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The council is a nonprofit program, which provides Airmen and their families with financial aid and support and is primarily supported

  • Team Hurlburts Unsung Heroes recognized

    The Air Force Association, Hurlburt Field chapter, recognized 23 Air Commandos as Unsung Heroes during a luncheon at the Sound Side Club Dec. 9, 2014.   The AFA began the program in 1997 as a way to highlight outstanding performers. They recognize Airmen who work hard every day on the job and

  • 15th AMU help keep Talons flying

    Staff Sgt. James Klutts, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, handles equipment at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 8, 2014. The 15th AMU’s mission is to perform equipment maintenance in support of worldwide special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher

  • Air Commandos return for the holidays

    Col. Bill West, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, speaks with Elliot Heiber, daughter of Tech Sgt. Jeff Heiber, 4th Special Operations Squadron sensor operator, on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 11, 2014. Elliot was waiting for her father to return home from a deployment. (U.S. Air Force