Articles

  • HVAC system upgrade: Out with the old, in with the new

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron replace a chiller at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 13, 2024. Airmen with the 1st SOCES HVAC shop, ‘Dirt Boyz’ and the 823rd Red Horse Squadron, worked together to ensure the new HVAC system for the Chapel was properly and

  • 1st SOCES HVAC specialists replace A/C chiller

    Heavy equipment journeymen with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron conduct an air conditioning chiller replacement at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 8, 2020. HVAC specialists maintain systems necessary to regulate air quality and temperature in facilities throughout the U.S. Air

  • 1st SOCES gives Hurlburt clean look after Hurricane Sally

    Pavements and construction equipment Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron remove fallen trees at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 18, 2020. Airmen with the 1st SOCES removed and cleaned fallen trees and debris throughout the installation caused by Hurricane Sally, ensuring

  • 'Dirt Boyz' keep digging

    The “Dirt Boyz” from the 1st SOCES re-leveled a ditch outside the 1st Special Operations Medical Group building to maintain efficient storm drains and prevent flooding during heavy rain. These Airmen, identified as “Dirt Boyz,” are known for their work on roadways, pavements and the surrounding

  • 1st SOCES wins intramural basketball championship

    The 1st Special Operations Medical Group and 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron basketball teams competed for first place during the intramural basketball championship at the Aderholt Fitness Center here, April 6. For eight weeks, 12 teams competing through a single-elimination

  • EOD Air Commandos conduct night training

    Six explosive ordinance disposal Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron performed a three hour, explosive ordnance cache training at the Eglin Range, March 9. Simulated cache training is conducted quarterly to ensure Hurlburt’s EOD Airmen are ready to execute

  • EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

    Explosive ordinance disposal specialists with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron conduct EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. EOD specialists conduct tool training to remain familiar with equipment and ensure readiness to execute operations. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • 1st SOCES combats environmental contamination

    1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron received zero discrepancies during a recent annual Environmental Regulatory Inspection that tested the base's above-ground storage tanks.