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  • Marshaling the mission: The maintainers who launch the fight

    On a cold, rainy morning, a crew chief was tasked with launching MC-130J Commando II for takeoff during a training mission. Zipping his waterproof jacket, he left the maintenance hangar and raced toward a group of 1 SOW maintainers. Together, four Airmen drove to the far side of the flight line to

  • Hurlburt Field Air Commandos: Basketball’s impact on service members

    As the final seconds ticked away on the game clock, the crowd cheered, and teammates came off the bench to congratulate one another.The Hurlburt Field Air Commandos basketball team had clinched yet another win with a 76-68 win over the Eglin Eagles on Jan. 10.This season, the Air Commandos

  • Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

    Forty-five years after Operation Eagle Claw, its memories and lessons are still recognized during an annual ceremony held at the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park.

  • Military children: built to adapt

    Military children grow up in a world of change, facing new schools, friends and the uncertainty of being separated from their parents during deployments. Every April, the Department of Defense celebrates Month of the Military Child by recognizing their resilience, adaptability and the sacrifices

  • Special Operation Forces medical Airmen train for combat

    The Special Operations Forces Medical Skills Development course aims to prepare doctors, physician assistants and independent duty medical technicians, embedded within Special Operations units across the Air Force Special Operations Command enterprise, for potential challenges of providing medical

  • Month of the Military Child

    This graphic was designed to kickstart the Month of the Military Child, created using Canva, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 15, 2025. Month of the Military Child, celebrated in April, honors the resilience and sacrifices of children in military families, recognizing their unique challenges and

  • 1 SOW conducts load competition, testing skill and readiness

    Two 1st Special Operations Wing weapons teams went head-to-head in an annual load crew competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 16, 2025.The competition showcases the proficiency and efficiency of weapons load crews, highlighting their continued readiness to defend our nation’s security.