Col. Shawn Cameron, 1st Special Operations Group commander, explains the mission of the CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft to Hayward Dykes Jr. and Cindy Gates, Hurlburt Field honorary commanders, on Hurlburt Field, Fla. July 22, 2014. Dykes and Gates were able to observe aircraft refueling and flight formations while aboard the Osprey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

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Hayward Dykes Jr., 24th Special Operations Wing honorary commander, is fitted with a flight harness at the 8th Special Operations Squadron on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 22, 2014. The harness helps hold personnel in place once they board an aircraft but movement is still possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

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Hurlburt Field commanders take flight

Cindy Gates, Hurlburt Field honorary commander, is fitted with a Kevlar helmet onboard a CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at the flightline on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 22, 2014. “It was a great experience to get a chance to fly onboard one of these,” said Gates. “My students are going to be so jealous.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

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Cindy Gates, Hurlburt Field honorary commander, is instructed on the use of night vision goggles on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 22, 2014. Night vision goggles aid Osprey pilots and crewmembers during night missions with little or no light. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

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Hayward Dykes Jr. and Cindy Gates, Hurlburt Field honorary commanders, prepare to board a CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 22, 2014. Honorary commanders are presented the opportunity to experience various aspects of military life during a brief time as a commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

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Honorary commanders take flight

Published July 25, 2014

Hurlburt Field commanders take flight