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  • Hurlburt monitors black bear movements to reduce encounters

    Northwest Florida natives are no strangers to black bear sightings, but residents should remain vigilant and try to reduce interactions with bears as much as possible. That is why Hurlburt Field is tracking black bear movements, educating personnel on safety protocols to minimize encounters and

  • The 25-Year long impact: How 9/11 shaped AFSOC

    Twenty-five years ago, when the towers fell on that clear September morning, the blueprint of modern American military power was transformed. In response to the attacks on 9/11, the U.S. deployed specialized Air Force Special Operations Command personnel, otherwise known as Air Commandos. “Prior to

  • Serving the whole community

    A 1st Special Operations Wing Airman was named the Department of the Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate of the Year on July 29, 2026.

  • AFSOC Airmen compete for Weapons Load Crew of the Year

    Air Force Special Operations Command’s top weapons load crews competed for best load crew of the year at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 7, 2026. The annual event pitted the best three-person teams from the 1st Special Operations Wing and 27th SOW against each other as they raced to load munitions on

  • Hurlburt Field chaplains wear religious insignia instead of rank

    Chaplains assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, are removing officer rank insignia from their uniforms in accordance with new Department of the Air Force guidance. The guidance, effective since June 15, 2026, directs chaplains to wear their respective religious insignias on all rank-presenting

  • Regional leaders discuss Highway 98 solutions at Hurlburt traffic roundtable

    Military leaders, elected representatives and transportation officials gathered for Air Force Special Operations Command’s traffic roundtable at the Freedom Tech Center in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Aug. 17, 2026. The roundtable served as a platform for key representatives to discuss ongoing efforts

  • 1 SOW commander visits wheel and tire shop

    Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Moore, 1st Special Operations Wing command chief, left, and Col. Mark Hamilton, 1st SOW commander, don protective gear during a leadership immersion at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 24, 2026. The command team visited the wheel and tire shop, where they performed hands-on