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Sept. 13, 2024
Six words to save a life

Terrance Grasty, a Preservation of the Force and Family representative embedded in the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group at Hurlburt Field, Florida, shared the story of how a question from a close friend helped save his life.
July 26, 2024
Total Force Integration: AFR aircrew executes live-fire training in Alaska on Active Duty AC-130J gunship

The 5th Special Operations Squadron deployed a reserve gunship crew operating the AC-130J Ghostrider weapons system with support from active duty maintenance specialists to Alaska to simulate real life logistical challenges and hone in on their training requirements in an unfamiliar environment.
Dec. 19, 2023
Hurlburt Field conducts operations over the Caribbean

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos look out the back of an MC-130J Commando II after landing in Puerto Rico to refuel, Dec. 7, 2023. Our Air Commandos have the capability to respond to any crisis or contingency, whether hostile or humanitarian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty Pilgrim)
Dec. 18, 2023
Crews on board AC-130J Ghostrider perform "touch-and-go" exercise

A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship performs a "touch-and-go” exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 04, 2023. The AC-130J’s primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance.
Oct. 26, 2023
Pilots soar to the rescue, saving a life and offering comfort in two-car crash rescue

As the flames danced, threatening to consume the entire vehicle and the person trapped inside, these two individuals, driven by an unwavering sense of duty, sprang into action. Their actions would not only change the lives of those they rescued but would also leave a mark on their own souls.
Oct. 4, 2023
JCOC immerses in mock-deployment demonstration at Hurlburt Field

Air Commandos assigned to the 21st Special Tactics Squadron participate in an airfield establishment exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 21, 2023. Members of the 21st STS jumped from an MC-130J to conduct the airfield establishment exercise during the 94th Joint Civilian Orientation
Oct. 3, 2023
AFSOC MC-130J’s train formation flight

Two MC-130J Commando II aircraft from the 1st Special Operations Wing take off from Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jul. 6, 2023. The 1st Special Operation Wing, especially postured for rapid intervention in any crisis or conflict, launched two MC-130Js in support of U.S. Southern Command to enhance
Sept. 18, 2023
Phase I of construction complete as AFSOC prepares to open Hurlburt Field airpark to public

For the first time in more than 20 years, Hurlburt Field plans to open its airpark to the general public in spring 2024 - allowing visitors to see the aircraft first-hand and learn more about the history of Air Force Special Operations Command.
Sept. 15, 2023
Airmen fly over and join FWB, Navarre Friday night football games

Air Commandos — both in the air and on foot—participated in Military Appreciation Night football games at Fort Walton Beach High School and Navarre High School Sept. 15, 2023.
Sept. 3, 2023
Inspiring the next generation: all-black Gunship crew performs flyover at Red Tails Classic

An all-black aircrew from Hurlburt Field, Florida performed a flyover for the Red Tails Classic in Montgomery, Alabama, Sept. 3, 2023.

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