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  • D-Day revisited: An aerial perspective

    The skies echoed with the sounds of yesterday. One could almost hear the whirr of the C-47 Dakotas intermingling with the steady hum of the MC-130J Commando II props. The memories of World War II aviators and paratroopers were palpable as current aircrew and U.S. Special Operations Command – Europe

  • Air Commando field training for contingency contracting, comptrollers

    Members of the 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron and the 27th Special Operations Comptroller Squadron made their way to Melrose Air Force Range, June 8, for a three-day pre-deployment exercise. Contracting specialists had the opportunity to manage contracts and contract personnel in a

  • SOF commemorates liberation of France

    In the first events commemorating the 71st anniversary of the liberation of France, Special Operations Command Europe operators performed military free falls into U.N. designated world heritage site, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the World War

  • Two Airmen represent AFSOC at national awards

    Two Air Commandos will represent the command in national-level award programs, officials announced May 29.Capt. Greggory Lamb, 319th Special Operations Squadron, will compete in the 2015 U.S. Air Force Alison Award for Character and Innovation. Tech. Sgt. Davina Tunstall, 524th SOS, is the nominee

  • Jumpmaster Accident Investigation Board results released

    Air Force Special Operations Command officials released the results of their investigation into the Feb. 21, 2014 military free-fall training mishap in Eloy, Ariz., that killed Master Sgt. Josh Gavulic, a 17th Special Tactics Squadron tactical air control party member.Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, who was the

  • 9 Special Tactics Airmen commended for reaction to Hwy 98 car accident

    Nine Airmen received Community Service Awards May 20 from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department.The commendations were for their selfless reaction of rendering aid following a multi-car accident on a major thoroughfare in west Okaloosa County.A significant crash March 3, 2015, blocked all lanes

  • Strong, tough Air Commandos bid farewell to MC-130P Combat Shadow

    The final two MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft in the Air Force landed for the last time in front of more than 400 people during an MC-130P Heritage Flight here, May 15.Aircrafts 66-0217 and 69-5819 dropped members of the 7th Special Forces Group, 24th Special Operations Wing and joint partners, who

  • AFSOC celebrates 25 years, honors Air Commandos

    More than 340 Air Commandos gathered at the Hurlburt Field Soundside Club May 14 to celebrate the Air Force Special Operations Command 25-year history and honor the 2014 Outstanding Airmen and Civilians of the Year.  The 12 OACY Air Commandos also toured Hurlburt Field units May 12 and 13.

  • NCO named 2014 Okaloosa County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

    Staff Sgt. Jason Colas, 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron security forces ground intelligence NCO in-charge, was named the 2014 Okaloosa County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year during the Okaloosa County Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch, May 12, 2015.The appreciation lunch is held