Pacific Air Commandos return to New Zealand

Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group and the New Zealand Defense Force participated in Exercise Balance Net from July 17 until July 31 in Whenuapai, New Zealand.   "This exercise marks the first time in almost three decades that the 353rd SOG has come to New Zealand to train side by

ISOG offers inside look into special operations

Airmen and family members new to special operations got an in-depth look into being part of the 352nd Special Operations Group and the "tip of the spear" Aug. 7, 2014, at RAF Mildenhall, England. "We look a lot like Big Blue most days. But when the nation comes calling, we tend to move fast," said

Crew chiefs prepare Osprey for inspection

Hurlburt pilot receives Daedalian award

An MC-130H pilot received an Air Force-level award Aug. 7 at the 15th Special Operations Squadron auditorium here. Maj. Jeffery Taylor earned the 2013 Daedalian Exceptional Pilot Award for exceptional courage and leadership in support of air operations throughout Afghanistan. "The linage of the

Two Special Tactics Airmen among Air Force’s 12 OAY for 2014

Two members of the Air Force Special Tactics community were selected as two of the service's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2014, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced July 10.Master Sgt. Delorean Sheridan, a combat controller assigned to the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Army

Two wheels, double the risk

During the summer, in Florida, motorcyclists are often spotted cruising along the Emerald Coast.For Air Commandos who take part in the sport, this means brushing up on motorcycle safety and a refresher on the regulations set forth by Air Force Instruction 91-207.All military personnel, on or off

823rd RED HORSE, maintainers face off in soccer finals

4th SOS Air Commando to compete in Warrior Games

Staff Sgt. Erin McLoughlin, 4th Special Operations Squadron special missions aviator, has been selected to compete in the Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center, Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.The Warrior Games take service members who were wounded, ill or injured during combat or

8th SOS, Special Tactics Airmen perform infil/exfil training

Hurlburt Field firefighters train on proper ventilation techniques

Hurlburt Field firefighters conducted ventilation training at a new building located near the simulated fire training pit on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 17, 2014. Members from the 1st Special Operations Squadron Civil Engineer Squadron firehouse 1 and 2 got together to conduct training on how to