Articles

  • Vietnam FACs reminisce during final reunion

    Nearly 60 years ago, Vietnam-era forward air controllers arrived at Hurlburt Field, Florida to train how to coordinate air-to-ground strikes ahead of shipping out for the Vietnam War.This month, those same Airmen returned for a final reunion with a ceremony held at the Memorial Air Park on Hurlburt

  • The maintainers behind the AC-130J

    U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 4th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conducts a pre-flight visual inspection of the props on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 23, 2024. The 4 SOAMXS plays a critical role in ensuring the AC-130J is always mission-ready,

  • 1 SOW hosts annual TASR summit

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, and Honorable Andrew Hunter, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, take part in a familiarization flight over Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 15, 2024. The 1st Special Operations

  • Serving Up Service: A Taste of Air Force Dining!

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron prepare and cook food in the Riptide Dining Facility kitchen at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 1, 2024. Together, they contribute to the preparation of healthy meals for Airmen.

  • Weather watching with the 1st SOSS

    U.S. Air Force weather forecasters assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron perform daily tasks at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 17, 2024.Weather forecasters predict future weather patterns and provide reports to flight crews, ground operations and command centers.

  • Master Sgt. is honored with Distinguished Flying Cross medal

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Davis, 14th Weapons Squadron operations superintendent, has the Distinguished Flying Cross pinned on by Brig. Gen. Lawrence Sullivan, 57th Wing commander at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 8, 2024. Davis was awarded for his knowledge and airmanship displayed while

  • Clearing The Path: A restoration of Grace Brown Nature Trail

    A group of volunteers gather for the restoration of Grace Brown Nature Trail at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 3, 2024. The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron hosted an annual base-wide cleanup to help restore the trail, making it safer for hiking and raising awareness of the site.

  • Domestic violence: Beyond the silence

    According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2-in-5 women and 1-in-4 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence or intimate partner violence during their lifetime. Annually, nearly 16 million people are adversely affected by domestic violence. It is

  • 1 SOW CATM Experts

    U.S. Airmen fire M4 rifles during the qualifying round at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Range, Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 25, 2024. Airmen are required to complete recurrent training and requalification on a regular basis to maintain their proficiency and readiness.

  • 1st SOSFS stand ready to protect and serve

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron participate in daily operations at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 31, 2024. The Hurlburt community relies on security forces members to keep the base safe and secure throughout the day.