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New consumer program protects those that protect the nation

Written by Staff Reporters on May 25, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced May 18 a new state consumer protection program focused on protecting the men and women who protect our nation.

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics trains to lead, build partnership in Jordan

Written by Staff Reporters on May 25, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

Explosions reverberate throughout the city, and rapid gunfire echoes off the stucco buildings as a joint nation special operations force fast-ropes onto a three-story building to infiltrate the hostile city.

492nd SOW activation completes circle of Air Commando history

Written by Staff Reporters on May 18, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field - The Air Force Special Operations Air Warfare Center was inactivated, and the 492nd Special Operations Wing was activated during a ceremony here, May 10. Simultaneously, the 492nd Special Operations Group and the 492nd Special Operations Training Group were activated under the 492nd SOW.

That Others May Live: Benjamin Mitchell to receive Jackson Foundation award

Written by Staff Reporters on May 11, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field - Four hundred and fourteen trauma evaluations, 141 gunshot wounds, 270 blast injuries, 102 damage-control resuscitations, 51 chest tubes, 21 intubations and 15 urgent surgical operations…for some this may be a list of numbers and medical jargon.

Wounded vets find purpose in preparing for competition

Written by Brian Lester on May 4, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

Scars on the arms and legs of Brian Williams make you want to cringe at first glance, the injuries telling a story no words ever will.

Technical Sergeant Keary J. Miller

Written by Staff Reporters on April 27, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

When two American servicemen were attempting to avoid capture by enemies in the mountains south of Marzak in the Paktia Province of Afghanistan, Technical Sergeant Keary J. Miller and his quick reaction force made an attempt to rescue the servicemen.

Staff Sergeant Christopher G. Baradat

Written by Staff Reporters on April 27, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

In April 2013, allied Afghan forces, including intelligence personnel, were attempting to exit the Sono Valley, Sheltan District of Kunar Providence. But enemy forces were waiting.

Air Force Cross honors dual bravery

Written by Staff Reporters on April 27, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

Throughout its history the Air Force Cross has been a symbol to honor those in service who went above and beyond in the face of deadly danger. It honors those that took the motto “first there… that others may live” to heart.

Special Tactics trains joint leaders to win

Written by Staff Reporters on April 20, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field - Emerald Warrior is an annual air-centric irregular warfare exercise directed by U.S. Special Operations Command, but this year, something different happened: the Air Force’s ground special operations force specifically trained joint leaders how to win across multiple domains.

Hurlburt Field building dedicated to last surviving Doolittle Raider

Written by Staff Reporters on April 13, 2017. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field - The name Richard E. Cole is one that comes with a legacy of service, sacrifice and bravery. It is a name that will forever be cemented in Air Commando and Hurlburt history after a building renaming and dedication ceremony here, April 7.