919th SOW exercise tests anti-hijack response

First responders approach the scene of a failed hijacking attempt during an anti-hijacking exercise Dec. 7 at Duke Field, Fla. The exercise was part of the overall Air Force Reserve Command Unit Effectiveness Inspection of the 919th Special Operations Wing, which highlighted a new process for

AFSOC commander tours new AC-130J facility

“It’s the most lethal airplane in the United States Air Force,” said Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, as he toured Lockheed Martin’s new AC-130J Modification Facility here Dec. 16.Lockheed Martin is performing a series of modifications to new MC-130Js,

CSAF awards Silver Stars to Vietnam vets

A star pendant necklace bought in 1984 has been tucked away for 30 years since its purchase. The necklace was a gift to Sue Roberts from her husband, Eric Roberts II, as a thank you for her efforts toward getting the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to him and Ronald Brodeur’s upgraded to a Silver

Airman Handbook desktop icon available Dec. 18

Airmen will be able to access the Airman Handbook via a desktop icon slated to begin Dec. 18.The Airman Handbook is a compilation of policies, procedures and standards that guide Airmen’s actions within the profession of arms.

801st SOAMXS named best in DOD

The Department of Defense named the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron the 2015 winner of the Phoenix Award for Maintenance Excellence, during this year’s secretary of defense awards ceremony held Dec. 8.The Phoenix Award is presented annually to designate the single best

Air Commandos awarded for Cutting Edge work in AFSOC

Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presented three Air Commandos Cutting Edge awards here Dec. 9.The certificates and awards were recognition for accomplishing command goals and objectives, delivering outstanding customer service, improving the work

AFSOC leadership, civic leaders interact with deployed Air Commandos

Air Force Special Operations Command leadership and civic leaders talked to deployed Air Commandos though a video conference at the Soundside Club Dec. 4, 2015. About 20 civic leaders attended the event. They took this opportunity to thank Air Commandos for their service downrange.

AFE: The final check

STS Airmen complete DARC training

Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron completed Direct Action Resource Center training with a mobile training team on the Camp Hansen range Nov. 20.The training was held locally in order to reduce the costs that were once used to send entire STS teams back stateside.“The mobile training

352nd SOW hosts ruck march honoring fallen Air Commandos

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in a ruck march in honor of the “Year of the Air Commando” Nov. 30, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The theme of the event was “Honoring Our Past Air Commandos.” Photographs of those who perished in combat since 9/11 were displayed throughout the hangar as a