Hurlburt Field - A former Special Tactics combat controller responsible for saving dozens at the Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia, was laid to rest recently, leaving behind a far-reaching legacy of valor, professionalism and combat success.

Southwest Asia (AFNS) -- Members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron base security zone patrol team have a more unique mission than the average security forces Airman while on deployment at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

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.