Angel Tree adorns BX lobby

The holiday season marks a time for joy, celebration, and for many at Hurlburt, a time to remember those in need. With the waning economy, 1st Lt. Kristen Granger believes now, more than ever, it's important to reach out to the less fortunate members of our community. "It's always important, but

CV-22s complete first operational deployment

The final two CV-22s broke across the Florida horizon just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. And after a 5,300 nautical mile flight across the Atlantic ocean, they had surely worked up an appetite. The aircraft, from the 8th Special Operations Squadron, arrived home Nov. 26 on the heels of two other

SOG captures outstanding unit award

The 353rd Special Operations Group recently earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor for exceptionally meritorious service from Oct. 1, 2006 to Sept. 30, 2008. Airmen may wear the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with the "V" device for valor if they were assigned to the 353rd SOG, 1st

1 SOW welcomes new commander

Col. Greg Lengyel assumed command of the 1st Special Operations Wing during a ceremony today at Freedom Hangar. Colonel Lengyel succeeds Col. Brad Webb, who will be moving to just next door to be the Special Assistant to the Commander, Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command. "Enjoy every

EOD clears range

Cannon's Melrose Air Force Range got rocked recently as the 27th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight conducted their annual munitions clearance and controlled demolition. EOD began clearing the range during the early part of the week of Nov. 3 - 7 and conducted their

17th SOS training mission flown on Nov. 5.

ROKAF's 255th Special Operations Squadron visits the 353rd Special Operations Group.

Voluntary Protection Program: Taking safety, occupational health to the next level

The 1st Special Operations Wing has the implementation of a program designed to drive down injury rates and increase operational capabilities. The Voluntary Protection Program, created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 1982, is a program designed to hold management accountable

Hurlburt Sergeant keeps base on alert

A staff sergeant assigned to the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron was named the 2007-2008 Florida Missing Children's Day State/Federal Officer of the Year award at an awards ceremony Oct. 27. Sergeant Esther Werstler was presented the award during a ceremony held in

Hurlburt Airman killed in crash

Hurlburt Commandos and family members gathered Oct. 24, to remember the life of Senior Airman Caleb Blake. He lost his life in an automobile accident Oct. 14. Airman Blake, a 21-year-old Tahlequah, Okla., native, was an instruments and flight control systems specialist with the 1st Special