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  • Spirit 03 remembered

    Today we remember the 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130H Spectre gunship, call-sign Spirit 03, and its crew of fourteen that was shot down during the Battle of Khafji while supporting U.S. Marines who were under fire. This event was the largest single loss by any Air Force unit during

  • AF's most combat-decorated unit since Vietnam War honors latest heroes

    The most combat-decorated Air Force unit since the end of the Vietnam War named more heroes Jan. 23-24 during medal presentation ceremonies at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.The 24th Special Operations Wing gained one Silver Star, six Bronze Star

  • Special tactics receive special delivery

    The Cub Scouts have a longstanding tradition of giving back to the military community, but this time they were able to put a face to the Airmen who often receive their donations miles from home.Six Cub Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 104 out of Navarre, Fla., donated $760 worth of popcorn to Airmen from

  • Gunship guru saves over $14 million

    Bill Walter, Air Force Special Operations Command Strike Requirements Branch program analyst, has a long history of brainstorming money-saving ideas and seeing them to fruition. His most recent action saved the Air Force more than $14 million. In November 2011 Walter received a tip from the U.S.

  • Three AFSOC Airmen receive Sijan award for leadership

    Three Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen at the tip of the spear received one of the Air Force's most prestigious awards, the 2012 Lance P. Sijan USAF leadership award.The award recognizes Airmen who exemplify the highest forms of leadership not only at work but in the community and their

  • The most fearsome weapon is evolving

    The first MC-130J to be converted into Air Force Special Operations Command's newest variant of the gunship, the AC-130J Ghostrider, arrived at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Modifications to the airframe will be completed in ten months and will be a milestone in the recapitalization of the AC-130H/U

  • Hurlburt Field pharmacy helps with tobacco cessation

    -- The 1st Special Operations Medical Group pharmacy is providing Hurlburt Field personnel with nicotine replacements for individuals wanting to stop tobacco use.One of the base pharmacist, hoping to catch people who have a New Years resolution to quit smoking, wants everyone to know of their

  • BATCATS earn Meritorious Unit Award

    The 353rd Special Operations Group was awarded the Meritorious Unit Award Dec. 16 for their exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service from Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2012.Superior performance of the day-to-day mission alone does not satisfy the requirements needed to

  • Homecoming honors 16th SOS

    The 27th Special Operations Wing celebrated a momentous occasion when it welcomed home its last deployed AC-130H Spectre gunship at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 20. Dozens of Air Commandos and joyful family members gathered outside the squadron eagerly awaiting their friends and loved ones to