Hurlburt Field, Fla. -- Colonel Matthew Davidson took command of the 24th Special Operations Wing during an assumption of command ceremony Sept. 19.
Military Continues Battle Against Suicide
Washington- Every suicide in the force is tragic, a top National Guard leader said recently, and the number of these deaths needs to be reduced to zero.
Special Ops prep for deployment with simulation training
“This is a job where, if you rely on the work you’ve done in a hospital strictly to get by, you will fail 9 times out of 10,” said Capt. George Salloum, flight surgeon with the 1 SOSS on Hurlburt Field.
New eligibility cutoff dates for promotion to tech, master
Washington (AFNS) -- Implementation of a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems announced in July by Air Force senior leaders continues with new promotion eligibility cutoff dates for Airmen competing for promotion to technical and master sergeant.
Hurlburt Field airmen awarded for meritorious flight
It is hard to break through Capt. Arjun Rau’s and Master Sgt. Alberto Delgado’s storytelling techniques that are peppered with “training,” “teamwork,” and “I can’t talk about that.”
Hurlburt’s Rifle and Pistol Club
The club promotes firearm safety, familiarity and marksmanship among its patrons.
"Our policy is to provide a safe and family friendly place," said William Walter, Air Force Special Operations Command program analyst, club chairman of membership advisory council and a 30-year member."
We are America’s Air Commandos
Hurlburt Field, Fla. -- "Air Commandos, we are one component of a very powerful joint special operations team," said Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command. "We want to ensure that our teammates can always depend on us."
Kerwood Gate open for all base personnel
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- The Kerwood Gate, located by the base commissary and exchange, is available for all Hurlburt personnel traveling off base.
Strength through movement
Physical fitness is constantly evolving, and the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field is embracing the evolution by offering new equipment and instruction.
C-130 celebrates 60 years, still going strong
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- In 1954, the song "Rock Around the Clock" was playing on the radio, Oprah Winfrey was born and the first issue of Sports Illustrated appeared on newsstands.