FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - If they stood on the roof of the abandoned one-story home they were working out of, at night they could see bombs dropping on the city 3 kilometers north. Limited resources, limited manpower, limited backup, and limited time didn’t stop this Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team from treating more than 750 patients in eight weeks during a recent deployment to the Middle East.

Tyndall Air Force Base - The 33d Fighter Wing deployed six F-35A Lightning II and 95 personnel to Checkered Flag 17-1, here Dec. 5- 19.

Their mission was to return power to the people of Kabul. But what started as a peaceful venture ended in a 14-hour firefight, with one Airman using airpower to turn the tide of the battle.

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- For the wounded-warrior athletes of the Warrior Games, their biggest fan stands on the sideline, ready at a moment’s notice to provide them with medical care when needed and always cheering them on.

Hurlburt Field, Fla. -- The first Commando Con event was held at the Hurlburt Landing Zone Community Center here, Nov. 16.

Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, former commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, became the 10th person to receive AFSOC’s Order of the Sword in an official ceremony here, Nov. 18.

Hurlburt Field, Fla. - In 31 days, an Air Commando completed 24 credit hours equating to one year of college and earned a two-day pass.

Hurlburt Field, Fla. - In order to preserve the legacy of a fallen teammate, the Special Tactics community dedicated the first-ever Tech. Sgt. Timothy Officer Jr award at a TACP course graduation ceremony Nov. 3, at Hurlburt Field.

Navy, Marine and Coast Guard helicopters from throughout the U.S. descended on NAS Whiting Field Monday, Oct. 24, for a week of training and knowledge sharing at the base’s annual Fleet Fly In.