We are America's Air Commandos

"Air Commandos, we are one component of a very powerful joint special operations team," said Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command. "We want to ensure that our teammates can always depend on us."This message resonated clearly during a recent offsite where the

The ultimate wingman

Air Force Special Operations Command lost a valuable member of its team as well as the ultimate "wingman" this past Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, when Medal of Honor recipient and retired Col. Bernard Fisher died in his home state of Idaho at 87 years old.Fisher, who volunteered to go to Vietnam, earned

Cannon “doomsday prepper” finalist in American Airman video challenge

A self-proclaimed Air Force "doomsday prepper" from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., is a finalist in the Air Force's American Airman video contest, and he needs your vote.Senior Airman Nolan Payne, an emergency management journeyman assigned to the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron,

Silver Star awarded to 22nd STS Airman

Four combat controllers and two tactical air control party members from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron were presented eight medals during an awards ceremony here Aug. 18. Combat controllers and TACP members are trained special operations forces who deploy undetected into combat and hostile

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