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  • Hurlburt Field announces staff sergeant promotions

    Congratulations to the following Hurlburt Field senior Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant.  The complete list can be found at the Air Force Personnel Center Web site: http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/promotions/staff/index.aspAir Force Special Operations CommandRaymond LanceDavid

  • Hurlburt Field takes Air Force Fit Family contest

    In a world filled with convenient fast food it can be tempting to splurge, which can make it difficult to keep fit and healthy. However, one family has found the determination to get fit by taking a chance on a new Air Force program. The program is the Air Force Fit Family, which is a Web site that

  • Conference room dedicated in honor of gunship pioneer

    A conference room in building 90333 was dedicated Aug. 16, in memory of a pilot who helped pave the way for the special operations' gunship. The conference room was dedicated in memory of Col. Charles Farr, one of the pioneers of the first gunships. "If he had the right credentials we would honor

  • Post 9/11 Stop Loss Airmen may receive special pay

    Airmen, veterans, and beneficiaries who were involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay RSLSP). If your enlistment was involuntarily extended due to Stop Loss, and you have yet to file a claim for RSLSP, then

  • AFSOC CASEVAC: training for "Care under fire"

    The Air Force Special Operations Command Casualty Evacuation course recently graduated five Airmen and one Navy physician from the quarterly course conducted by the Tactical Operations Medical Skills Lab, part of the Special Operations Forces Medical Element, Aug. 13, at Hurlburt Field, Fla.The two

  • 2010 Air Commandos Hall of Fame selectees released

    Air Force Special Operations Command officials announced the 2010 Air Commando Hall of Fame selectees 13 Aug., 2010. These men were chosen for their significant contributions to worldwide special operations. Through their leadership and dedication, were instrumental in the success and

  • "Bulletproof Mind" presenter talks about warrior spirit

    A former U.S. Military Academy professor spoke to Hurlburt Airmen about preparation for combat at the U.S. Air Force Special Operations School auditorium at Hurlburt Field Aug. 11. Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, director of the Warrior Science Group, an organization concerned with the

  • AFSOC combat controller named one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of Year

    An Air Force Special Operations Command staff sergeant was recently named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2010. Staff Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr. is a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. He has deployed numerous times in support of

  • Air Commandos receive medals for vital role in combat operations

    Three members of the 321st Special Tactics Squadron were presented with medals at a Purple Heart and Bronze Star ceremony on July 29. Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Hannigan and Staff Sgts. David Ibsen and Jeffrey Dicicco, all combat controllers, were honored at the ceremony for duties performed during combat

  • Preparing for the worst

    What is the best way to overcome the body's natural response to a situation? For members of the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron and local law enforcement, it's placing yourself and your team members in one of the most nerve-wrecking, high stress situations a law enforcement official