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April 13, 2015
Special Tactics Chaplain honored for resiliency support

Maj. Chad Bellamy, 24th Special Operations Wing wing chaplain, received the 2015 Air Force Distinguished Service Award from the Military Chaplain Association for his direct support to over 1,000 Special Tactics forces and combat mission support personnel.“Maj. Bellamy is a tremendous asset to
April 10, 2015
10 Air Commandos win AFSOC outstanding Airman, civilian honors

Air Force Special Operations Command recently announced the names of 10 Air Commandos selected as its 2014 Outstanding Airman and Civilians of the Year.These individuals will receive formal recognition during the AFSOC annual awards banquet scheduled here May 14.The winners are:Airman – Staff Sgt.
April 9, 2015
USSOCOM inducts former Air Commandos into Commando Hall of Honor

Two former Air Commandos were inducted into the U.S. Special Operations Command’s Commando Hall of Honor April 6, 2015, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.Retired Maj. Gen. James L. Hobson, Jr. and retired Col. James H. Kyle joined seven other inductees honored by Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, SOCOM
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.