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  • Running because she wants to

    2nd Lt. Jessica Tullson, 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron, is no stranger to running. She has been running recreationally since high school as a way to stay in shape. At the end of last year, she heard about the half marathon being held at the Aderholt Fitness Center. "It sounded like

  • 1 SOW Inspector General's office here to help

    The words "inspector" and "general," when used together, usually causes most personnel to cringe or bristle significantly. Perhaps this is because the office is associated with "black hat" actions such as inspections, investigations and congressional complaints. However, while they do have some

  • 6th SOS recognized as leader in safety, uniqueness of mission

    Lt. Gen. Donald Wurster, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, presented the System of Cooperation Among the Air Forces of the Americas (SICOFAA) Award to the 6th Special Operations Squadron here April 24. This internationally recognized award promotes safety in Western Hemisphere air

  • 586th line haulers keep on truck'n

    For the line haul truckers of the 586th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Khabari Crossing, or "K-Crossing," as it's known, is the final breath before the plunge. A few hundred yards further up the road lies the Iraq-Kuwait border and past that the threats they've become familiar with over

  • Tactical air control party: not the party you’re used to

    There are some career fields in the Air Force that are meant for people who are technology minded; those who manipulate algorithms and calculate formulas used to launch missiles and create programs to crush any enemy who feebly attempts to defeat the U.S. military in cyberspace. Then there are those

  • Nothing goofy about this challenge

    About a year ago, Lt. Col. Shelly Rodriguez and the leadership in the 1st Special Operations Wing Safety Office put a renewed emphasis on physical training. As a result, they incorporated mandatory physical training into the work week for all employees. After a few sessions with the personnel in her

  • USAF 7 Summits Challenge takes Airmen to the top of the world

    Capt. Rob Marshall never had the desire to climb Mount Everest. That is, until he stood at its base and looked up. At the time, Captain Marshall, currently a pilot with the 8th Special Operations Squadron, was a newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant enjoying his final summer before reporting to active

  • Preventive Dentistry

    Preventive dentistry for children includes brushing, flossing, dental development, fluorides, oral habits, orthodontics, parental involvement, proper diet, sealants and sports safety. Preventive dentistry equals a healthy smile for children. Children with healthy mouths chew more easily, gain more

  • Gridiron Greats team up to help Special Ops warriors

    Do the names Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers and Jack Youngblood mean anything to you? They are gridiron greats - pro football's finest. But even if you don't enjoy the game, you can appreciate how special it is to be the very best at what you do. It requires hard work, overcoming adversity, sacrifice and a

  • An important first

    Today, Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Wing are conducting combat operations against America's enemies around the world. Normally, these operations start when higher headquarters issues an operation order or directive to the various units under its command. The order or directive identifies