Articles

  • Air Commandos get sized up at the FAC

    Staff Sgt. Jesse Tucker, Fitness Assessment Cell NCO in-charge, checks in Airmen for an official fitness assessment at the Aderholt Fitness Center on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 31, 2014. The Air Force uses an overall composite fitness score based on aerobic fitness, body composition and muscular

  • New ambulance arrives at clinic

    A new ambulance is parked at the 1st Special Operations Medical Group on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 30, 2014. The 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron received one of three new ambulances that will assist in better patient care; this particular vehicle is a Type 1, which is ideal for

  • Air Commandos make resolutions for 2015

    Airman 1st Class Andrea Posey, 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, asked Hurlburt Field Air Commandos what their New Year’s resolutions are for 2015. Check out what they said.

  • The Riptide prepares a Christmas feast

    Hurlburt Field leadership pose for a photo while helping serve food at the Riptide Dining Facility during Christmas lunch on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 25, 2014. Leadership from the 1st Special Operations Wing served Air Commandos and retirees during the lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman

  • TACP celebrate holidays with PT

    About 100 Tactical Air Control Party candidates and cadre, gathered at “The Jungle”, a sand-filled physical training area on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 19, to conduct the annual TACP Christmas PT session. “Each flight is in a different phase of training and the holiday PT session gives the Airmen a

  • “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