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Fleet Fly In showcases helicopters from all over the U.S.

Written by Staff Reporters on November 3, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

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.

Nation’s first Special Tactics memorial unveiled

Written by Staff Reporters on October 27, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field, Fla. - A 7-foot tall bronze statue of a Special Tactics airman in operational gear stands atop a black granite base--a memorial to past, present and future Special Tactics operators.

15 years later: First airmen in Afghanistan reflect on initial entry

Written by Staff Reporters on October 20, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field -- On Oct. 14, 2001, the first Airman stepped foot into Afghanistan with the mission to topple the Taliban.

New laser-guided rocket capability tested

Written by Staff Reporters on October 13, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

Team Eglin answered the warfighter’s call to rapidly test, integrate and deploy a high precision, low collateral weapon for immediate use in theater – in just six months.

More than 50,000 military and veteran concealed weapon license applications expedited

Written by Staff Reporters on October 6, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

In the wake of attacks against military personnel in Chattanooga, Tenn., last summer, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services would expedite Florida concealed weapon license applications for active-duty military members and veterans. To date, the department has expedited more than 50,000 concealed weapon license applications for active-duty military members and veterans.

The B-21 has a name: Raider

Written by Staff Reporters on September 29, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

The Air Force’s long-range strike bomber has officially been named the B-21 Raider.

A jump to remember: Fallen Special Tactics airman honored in hometown

Written by Staff Reporters on September 22, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

Air Force Special Tactics airmen dedicated military freefall training into the Pensacola Bay to Staff Sgt Forrest Sibley, a combat controller from the local killed in action, Aug. 26, 2015, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on the first anniversary of his death.

First There That Others May Live: Air Force recognizes Special Tactics contributions

Written by Staff Reporters on September 15, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

The brightest of Air Force’s ground special operations forces were recognized for their contributions to the force and fight in their annual awards ceremony here, Aug. 25.

Behind the scenes with the three C’s

Written by Staff Reporters on September 8, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field. Fla., -- Just as Bruce Wayne receives no credit for his deeds as the Dark Knight, three 1st Special Operations Wing units often go unrecognized for their teamwork that takes place behind the scenes. They are responsible for keeping the base equipped and able to provide combat ready forces anytime, anyplace.

Future officers forfeit summer to train with Special Tactics

Written by Staff Reporters on September 1, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field, Fla. -- During the summer, most college students are enjoying a much-needed break from their studies or working a part-time job to pay for school.