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.

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.

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.

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.

Rumbling down a dirt road in a Medium Tactical Vehicle cargo truck, a team of special operators quietly awaits for chaos to ensue.

Hurlburt Field, Fla. -- The 11th Intelligence Squadron was re-designated to the 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron during a ceremony here Aug. 1.

Hurlburt Field, Fla., -- -- The 1st Special Operations Wing is the most heavily deployed wing in the Air Force, which can cause many stressors in Airmen’s lives and their relationships with their significant others.

Hurlburt Field, Fla -- Just below the soil’s surface rests a small black and grey or white net-like patterned creature called the Ambystoma bishop, also known as the reticulated flatwoods salamander, an endangered type of salamander whose habitat exists amongst the seasonal ponds found throughout the base.

Hurlburt Field, Fla. -- In a move to meet the high-demand signal for the Air Force’s Battlefield Airmen (BA), the service announced changes to retraining and cross-flow, outlined in a policy memorandum dated April 25.

Arianna Clemente-Hunter wades through the warm water of the Navarre Sound and hops into one of the inflatable Zodiac boats at Hurlburt Field Thursday evening.