World War II vet receives overdue medals

What began as a standard awards ceremony quickly turned into the surprise of a lifetime.Maj David Strawbridge, Air Force Special Operations Command reserve intelligence officer, was presented the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Afghanistan by U.S. Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, April 17. But

27 SOW welcomes new special tactics squadron

The activation of the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, formerly Detachment 1 of the 720th Special Tactics Group, Hurlburt Field, Fla., was commemorated by a ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 24.As the first special tactics squadron to be affiliated with the base, no ordinary squadron

Hurlburt Field remembers Operation Eagle Claw

7th SOS remembers fallen nine years later

Air Commando Ruckers finish strong

Sixteen Air Commandos finished a 450-mile ruck march at the air park here April 4.The 3rd Annual Air Commando Ruck March began at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., which is home of the U.S. Special Operations Command.Each step taken was to honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,

AFSOC Special Tactics Airmen garner Sijan award

Two Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen were selected for one of the Air Force's most prestigious awards, the 2013 Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award.The award recognizes Airmen who embody the highest forms of leadership in all aspects of their lives. It calls for candidates to demonstrate

AFSOC's proactive approach in safety pays off

Sometimes special operations has to have an "up close and personal" approach to accomplish the mission. It turns out that includes safety. In the command's continuing efforts to prevent aircraft mishaps, Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, directed numerous

AFSOC leans forward in PII Protection

You may not view sending your office recall roster to your personal email or leaving a copy in your car as a big deal; however, all it takes is one person hacking into your email or breaking into your car and now you have potentially put your wingmen and yourself at risk.In today's world, it is very

National War College students tour Hurlburt

AFSOC command chief bids farewell

After three years, three months in a front row seat to the dynamic mission of special operations, Chief Master Sgt. William Turner, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, will be heading to the U.S. Transportation Command as the command senior enlisted leader."[AFSOC] has been my