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April 7, 2015
27th SOMXG: Weapons troops showcase skill

Who are the baddest warriors on this base? Who puts the boom in the tip of the spear? For the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron AC-130, and MQ-9 Reaper and CV-22 Osprey armament shops competing in Air Force Special Operations Command’s inaugural weapons load crew of the year event,
April 6, 2015
193rd SOLRS earns ARC Base Logistics Activity of the Year Award

The 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron was awarded the 2014 Air Reserve Component Base Logistics Activity of the Year Award for outstanding contribution to the success of the Air Force and Department of Defense missions.The 193rd SOLRS was evaluated on direct mission support
April 6, 2015
Maintenance group earns prestigious awards

The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group at Hurlburt Field exemplified Air Force superior performance by earning top-maintenance honors in the 2014 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Squadron Trophy.The maintenance trophy, first awarded in 1960, is presented annually
April 6, 2015
Month of the Military Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month recognize sacrifices, increase awareness

There are approximately 1.9 million military children worldwide who face unique challenges related to military life and culture.Hurlburt is home to more than 5,500 of those 1.9 million military children.“Military children are often times forgotten when we talk about the mission, what they face and
April 2, 2015
321st STS conducts jump, fast rope training

Members from the 321st Special Tactics Squadron performed fast rope and military free fall high-altitude, low-opening jumps from a CV-22B Osprey from the 7th Special Operations Squadron March 25, 2015, at RAF Sculthorpe in Norfolk, England. Both units regularly train to ensure they can rapidly
March 31, 2015
AFSOC’s financial managers gain Air Force- and USSOCOM-level recognition

Members of Air Force Special Operations Command brought home a number of Air Force- and U.S. Special Operations Command-level financial management awards, including the 1st Special Operations Wing’s comptroller squadron, winner of the Air Force’s Major General Alfred K. Flowers Comptroller
March 31, 2015
Six honored with AFSOC Judge Advocate awards

Six legal professionals won Air Force Special Operations Command Judge Advocate General awards, command officials announced March 30, 2015. Each of these Air Commandos will represent AFSOC at Air Force-level judging.The winners are:- Outstanding Young Judge Advocate of the Year Award: Capt.
March 28, 2015
In memory of Chief Binnicker: Leader, Hero, Legend

Family members, friends and Airmen are mourning the loss of a true American treasure -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force #9 James C. Binnicker.More than 1,000 people gathered to celebrate his life during a ceremony at the Emerald Coast Convention Center here March 28.Everyone who spoke emphasized
March 23, 2015
352nd SOW, two groups activate at RAF Mildenhall

The 352nd Special Operations Group was redesignated as the 352nd Special Operations Wing during a ceremony held in Hangar 814 March 23. Immediately following this, the 752nd Special Operations Group and the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Group were activated.Consisting of six squadrons and two
March 23, 2015
Air Commandos ruck 450 miles for fallen brethren

Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Wing completed a 450-mile ruck march from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., to Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 20, 2015. This year’s ruck march was dedicated to the seven Marines and four Army National Guard aircrew members that lost their lives during a Blackhawk