Emerald Warrior trains more than 700 joint forces in a special operations multi-national exercise

Emerald Warrior '09, a U.S. Special Operations Command multi-national tactical exercise here, wrapped up Feb. 13 after 12 days. The exercise trained more than 700 joint and interagency special operators and conventional active duty and Reserve forces from Air Force Special Operations Command, Marine

Pacific Air Commandos, Kadena Airmen recognized for ocean rescue

The 353rd Special Operations Group Commander recognized Airmen here Feb. 19 for their efforts during a September 2008 rescue mission on a ship in the Pacific Ocean. Col. David Mullins, the Group Commander, presented Air Medals, Air Force Commendation Medals and Air Force Achievement Medals to Airmen

Gas on the go

Air Commandos train on Korean peninsula

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group braved the cold weather here to take advantage of various training opportunities on the Korean peninsula Feb. 9-13. Sixteen members from the 17th Special Operations Squadron, the group's Forward Area Refueling Point Team, 353rd Maintenance Squadron and

Cannon security forces Airman awarded at Air Force level

A security forces Airman was recently recognized at the Air Force level with the Outstanding Security Forces Support Staff Airman Award. Staff Sgt. Brett Pragle, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, won the functional career field award for various duties. "I really didn't think I had a

Wounded Special ops weatherman keeps eyes forward for new battle

In an instant, Senior Airman Alex Eudy went from battling the enemies of Afghanistan to battling for his life.It was just after 1 a.m. Jan. 24. He was only two months into his first deployment after graduating from Advanced Skills Training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., in September 2008. The special

Team Hurlburt quarterly award winners

The winners of the Team Hurlburt Quarterly Awards for the fourth quarter of 2008 were announced during a breakfast ceremony at The Soundside Feb. 10. Congratulations to the following winners: Airman of the Quarter Senior Airman William Bell1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron NCO of

Talons come home

When pigs fly... with Ospreys

What do you get when you cross an osprey with a warthog? For a zoologist, the question may seem preposterous. In Air Force terms, instead of an odd looking winged-swine hybrid, the result is immense firepower and unparalleled close air support capability for the rapid infiltration and exfiltration

Cannon ammo Airmen ready for gunship arrival

The 27th Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight completed new training on the Combat Aircraft Parking Area here Feb. 6 to ensure they are ready when additional aircraft arrive. Twenty-six Airmen make up the flight that is responsible for supplying live and training