Talon 13, Chariot 55 remembered

Air Commandos and family members gathered at the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 10 for the 10th anniversary memorial ceremony of the Talon 13 and Chariot 55.Chariot 55 was scheduled for a nighttime exfiltration mission near Gardez, Afghanistan when the MC-130H Combat Talon II crashed

Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

Hurlburt Field host Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC Summer Leadership School 2012

CSAF's 'fini flight' a ride of remembrance

When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz climbed aboard the MC-130E Combat Talon I here July 12 for his last flight as an active duty officer, he immediately began to reminisce on his flying career with special operations and the C-130 Hercules community."This is more than a little

'I am an American Airman'

Airmen from 1st Special Operations Support Squadron conducted a retreat ceremony at 1st Special Operations Wing headquarters June 27.  The retreat ceremony observes the end of the official duty day with the lowering and folding of the American flag. Photos and layout by Airman 1st Class Michelle

From Combat Boots to Dancing Shoes

One Air Commando recently traded in his combat boots for dancing shoes in an effort to help children in need. Staff Sgt. Curtis Krenzke, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron tactical air control party, recently participated in the "Dancing with Desire" charity event that included dancers from the popular

Kids get muddy during 'Backyard Safari'

Dozens of children floated boats filled with pinto beans and dug up "fossils" hidden under piles of topsoil at the base library's outdoor classroom during a Backyard Safari "Mud Day"event June 30.Volunteers from the base community held the outdoor event to educate young children about nature and

Wounded in action Special Tactics Airman presented Bronze Star Medal

Walking on the same feet that were shattered in an improvised explosive device attack less than a year ago, an Airman from Air Force Special Operations Command marched to the front of the base theater, executed a facing movement and stood at attention to receive the Bronze Star Medal June 26, 2012

Talon makes final flight to Cannon

The 27th Special Operations Wing held a special aircraft retirement ceremony on the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 22. Col. Buck Elton, 27 SOW commander, was on board the MC-130E Combat Talon I, tail number 64-0523, as it made its final flight into Cannon from Duke Field, Fla.This

A Fight like No Other

Oct. 3, 1993, Mogadishu, Somalia. The U.S. Special Operations forces of Task Force Ranger had been operating in the city for several months as part of the U.N.'s Operation Restore Hope, bringing relief to the war-torn nation. Task Force Ranger's specific mission was to hunt down Somali warlord