Inspiring the next generation

Students from Fort Walton Beach High School are briefed on tactical communications equipment during a tour at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 8, 2025. By highlighting the mission and mindset of today’s Air Commandos, the tour encouraged students to explore how they can serve with excellence in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Flower)

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Inspiring the next generation

Students from Fort Walton Beach High School sit inside of a joint light tactical vehicle during a tour at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 8, 2025. By highlighting the mission and mindset of today’s Air Commandos, the tour encouraged students to explore how they can serve with excellence in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Flower)

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Inspiring the next generation

Students from Fort Walton Beach High School sit inside of a M1288 government motor vehicle 1.1 during a tour at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 8, 2025. By highlighting the mission and mindset of today’s Air Commandos, the tour encouraged students to explore how they can serve with excellence in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Flower)

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Inspiring the next generation

A U.S. Air Force special tactics officer assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing briefs students from Fort Walton Beach High School at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 8, 2025. The visit included a tour of the training compound and was used as an opportunity to highlight what they could expect from a career in special tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Flower)

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Inspiring the next generation

Students from Fort Walton Beach High School operate a virtual reality headset to perform simulated maintenance duties during a tour at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 8, 2025. The tour served as an opportunity to maintain relationships and inspire the next generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Flower)

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Inspiring the next generation

A U.S. Air Force military working dog handler assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing leads their dog through obstacles during a demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 8, 2025. The demonstration was performed for students from Fort Walton Beach High School and served as an opportunity to maintain relationships and inspire the next generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Flower)

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Inspiring the next generation

Published July 3, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Amanda Flower
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --

Students from Fort Walton Beach High School had the chance to participate in a tour at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 8, 2025. The tour served as an opportunity to maintain relationships and inspire the next generation.