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  • Families mark summer's end at C.A.R.E. carnival

    More than 500 children of Air Commandos splashed down water slides, enjoyed pony rides and won prizes during the Commando Agencies Reaching Everyone Carnival at the Community Park at Hurlburt Field Aug. 18. The base Integrated Delivery Systems, Airman & Family Readiness Center and the Exceptional

  • Counties partner to better support AFSOC mission

    The four counties that are home to the Air Force Special Operation Command's two stateside bases officially joined forces as sister counties during a proclamation ceremony at 1st Special Operations Wing headquarters Aug. 15.Civic leaders from Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida and Curry and

  • 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

  • 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