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  • 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

  • Four named AFSOC nominees to Latin American service awards

    Four Airmen will represent Air Force Special Operations Command in competition for the 2015 League of United Latin American Citizens Excellence in Service awards.The command’s nominees, announced May 12, 2015, are:- Capt. Daniel Jackson, 319th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL- Master

  • New AFIMSC stands-up detachment at AFSOC

    The newly formed Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center stood up a detachment at Air Force Special Operations Command, following an activation ceremony here, May 8.Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, AFIMSC commander, presided over the ceremony activating Detachment 3, the fifth detachment of 10 to