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  • USSOCOM commander visits Cannon

    The 27th Special Operations Wing welcomed U.S. Navy Adm. William McRaven, United States Special Operations Command commander, and his wife, Georgeann McRaven, for a comprehensive look into operations at Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force Range N.M., June 19.  Click here for a slideshow of

  • Bear sightings on Hurlburt, no shortage of courage

    Black bear sightings are a regular occurrence here at Hurlburt Field, Fla.Kristal Walsh, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron environmental specialist, gave Airmen and their families easy guidelines to keep bears away and simple tactics for emergency situations by telling her story.In

  • Air Commandos bring kids to work

    Airmen brought their children to work today to see work centers, tour the base airpark, and enjoy the festivities during the Air Force Special Operations Command picnic here at Hurlburt Field, Fla."Me and my daughter, Amelia, enjoyed the tour of the airpark," said Senior Master Sgt. Charles Godfrey,

  • Cannon showcases capabilities to honorary commanders

    The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group and 27th Special Operations Medical Group welcomed back Cannon's honorary commanders for an in-depth look at operations as part of a tour at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 7. The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program is geared toward

  • AFREP: Saving the Air Force time and money

    If it's broken and on its way to the trash can, there's a four-man shop here who may be able to fix it.The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop repairs otherwise unserviceable equipment.The technicians use their expertise to fix anything from a circuit board to a physical training timer, all

  • "Cheeba Chews" can cause career issues

    The latest trends in consumption and distribution of tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, may impact Air Commandos."Cheeba Chews," which look like taffy candy, have been showing up in different locations. The "medicated" chews contain 70mg to 175mg of THC, which is normally found in marijuana,

  • 24th Special Operations Wing turns one

    The first Air Force wing devoted to special tactics celebrated its one-year mark June 12.Members of the 24th Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., commemorated the occasion by focusing on the cornerstone of organizational success - what constitutes good leadership and how to cultivate it

  • Air Force's last Huey departs Hurlburt Field

    The Air Force's last operational UH-1H Huey helicopter made its final departure June 5 from the flightline here.The helicopter is one of four aircraft transferred to New York State Police's aviation unit as part of the Law Enforcement Support Organization Program. "It was a great opportunity for

  • TACP memorial honors Maj. David Gray

    Two Humvees sit silently in the background as a crowd of Tactical Air Control Party members past and present find their seats. A flag flies at half-staff remembering the Airmen who had paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This was the setting for a memorial honoring Maj. David Gray June

  • USAF Academy Cadets operate small unmanned aircraft systems

    Eleven U.S. Air Force Academy cadets learned to operate RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft systems, or SUAS, during an initial qualification training course at Choctaw Airfield, Fla., June 3 through 14.The RQ-11B Raven is a lightweight and low-altitude, remotely piloted system which can provide