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June 9, 2026
Military children learn about deployment cycles through interactive events

To help bridge the gap between military parents and their kids, Hurlburt Field hosted a children’s mock-deployment event April 11, 2026.The interactive event, officially known as Operation Discovering and Exploring Military Operations or D.E.M.O., is hosted bi-monthly by the Military & Family
June 9, 2026
Hurlburt welcomes new 1 SOW command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Moore assumes the role of the 1st Special Operations Wing command chief during a change of responsibility ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 5, 2026. Moore is the primary advisor to the 1st SOW Commander on all issues affecting the health, welfare, morale, training,
May 28, 2026
Stronger bases. Stronger region. Stronger nation: 1 SOW advocates for local military, community solutions at Tri-County Military Forum

To protect special operations readiness and tackle quality-of-life hurdles, 1st Special Operations Wing leadership brought Hurlburt Field’s most pressing infrastructure challenges directly to federal and regional lawmakers at the 3rd Annual Tri-County Military Forum at the University of West Florida
May 20, 2026
Hurlburt Field Airman honored for saving FWB woman from dog attack

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department recognized an Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing for their heroic actions last month during a city council meeting in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, May 19, 2026. Senior Airman Marcus Wu was driving his personal vehicle April 22 when he and
May 7, 2026
31st Air Task Force implements Air Expeditionary Wing model at Freedom Flag 26-1

The 31st Air Task Force was redesignated the 31st Air Expeditionary Wing and tasked with executing operational command and control to project platform-agnostic air power during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1.
April 28, 2026
Freedom Flag 26-1: Nellis, Hurlburt Airmen establish distributed location for hot pit refueling

The effort proved a continuous airpower generation scheme of maneuver designed to increase survivability against potential threats.
April 27, 2026
46th Anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw

The desert sand at Desert One, the Iranian staging area for Operation Eagle Claw, has long since settled, but the echoes of the tragic mission that took place there 46 years ago remain.Operation Eagle Claw, an intricate, high-stakes mission to rescue 52 Americans held hostage in Tehran, ended in
April 25, 2026
Fueling the fight: the critical role of services at Freedom Flag 26-1

During exercise Freedom Flag 26-1, held April 13-24, 2026, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron services team worked largely behind the scenes to ensure combined forces remained supported and mission-ready.
April 21, 2026
Under pressure: Firefighters undergo live-fire evaluations

A firefighter assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing exits a burning building during a structural live-fire evaluation at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 6, 2026. As part of the evaluation, firefighters executed rapid search, rescue and suppression tactics, ensuring they maintain the skills
April 20, 2026
U.S., ROK military leaders showcase partnership during Freedom Flag 26-1

The meeting between the two military leaders occurred after Cha flew an F-15K Slam Eagle during combined training operations between U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines Corps, and Republic of Korea air force fighter aircrew. The mission was part of FF 26-1, a regularly scheduled training event designed to

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