Articles

  • Air Commandos welcome new commander

    Col. Sean Farrell assumed command of the 1st Special Operations Wing here Jan. 6.Col. Bill West relinquished command to Farrell, the former commander of the 27th Special Operations Group at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.Farrell is no stranger to Florida. He was born on Eglin Air Force Base, earned his

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Welcome to the fish bowl

    Airman 1st Class Joseph Olachea and Airman 1st Class Charles Flowers, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron civil engineer journeyman process work order requests at the “Fish Bowl” on Hurlburt Field, Fl., Dec. 4, 2014. The Fish Bowl is the nickname for the customer service office at the

  • Airmen make money flow, help missions go

    Airman Mathew Swift, a 1st Special Operations lead defense travel administrator, processes paperwork at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 4, 2014. The Finance office has two departments, one focused on budget and the other on customer service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

  • AFE prepares life-preservers for flight

    Senior Airman Glen Lalone, a 1st Special Operations Support Squadron flight equipment journeyman, threads string into a life preserver unit at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 4, 2014. Lalone works at the 8th Special Operations Squadron Air Crew Flight Equipment office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman