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  • 353rd SOG Airmen train Guard counterparts

    Members of the 353rd Operations Support Squadron Communications and Information Flight spent two weeks sharing their knowledge and experience with about 70 people from the Alabama National Guard deployed here Aug. 11-22. The Airmen from the 280th Combat Communications Squadron, a traditional Air

  • AFSOC leader addresses concerns with SOG Airmen

    The senior enlisted leader for Air Force Special Operations Command spent four days meeting with members of the 353rd Special Operations Group here July 28 - 31. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Gilbert, command chief for AFSOC, held briefings and visited each squadron within the group to share the

  • Jordan assumes command of 352nd SOG

    The men and women of the 352nd Special Operations Group gathered in Hangar 814 to witness the unit's change of command ceremony officiated by the top Air Commando July 23. Col. Lewis Jordan Jr. succeeded Col. Brian Cutts during the ceremony, officiated by Lt. Gen. Donny Wurster, commander of Air

  • WWII ammunition finds new life in Global War On Terror

    A team of Air Force weapons specialist turned to ammunition first introduced into service in 1942 to provide lower cost training ammo for the AC-130 Gunship's 40mm cannon. Gunship training with the 40mm Bofors cannon normally calls for high explosive incendiary ammunition produced in the 1970s and

  • Retired CMSAF shares wisdom with Hurlburt Airmen

    Graduation day for Airman Leadership School students is a joyous occasion. However, the students of Class 08-F at Hurlburt Field's ALS enjoyed an even happier day thanks to a special guest speaker. Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Eric Benken, who served in the position from 1996 to

  • Sister service siblings serve side-by-side

    They grew up with stories about his heroism and bravery as a 19-year-old soldier. They knew of his sacrifice to leave his new bride and his dedication to serve his nation. They were told he suffered a great loss and was never the same after he watched his best friend die on D-Day. They admired his

  • Son thanks 20th SOS for taking care of their own

    Many people in special operations say the most important thing in combat is the group of people who surround you. Some Air Commandos from the 20th Special Operations Squadron have brought that mantra home from the battlefield and are finding the results very inspiring. Jarmal Riley, the son of a

  • Combat controller awarded two Bronze Stars, Purple Heart

    A 23rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller was awarded two Bronze Stars, one with Valor, and a Purple Heart during a low-key ceremony at the 23rd STS auditorium July 21. Staff Sgt. Dean Conner stood at attention before a standing-room-only crowd as Col. Bradley Thompson, 720th Special Tactics

  • Wing historians garner Air Force award

    Usually, Air Force historians are in the business of tracking history. This year, the 1st Special Operations Wing historians made a little of their own history by winning a prestigious Air Force-level award. Dr. John Glover, 1st SOW chief historian, and Jeff Michalke, 1st SOW deputy historian, won

  • Joint Lightning to reduce time in the trenches

    Gone are the days when communicators dug trenches to lay cables for a secure communication network in a deployed environment. Providing a glimpse into the future, more than 100 of these communications experts, from across the Air Force, Army, and Marines gathered here July 12-25 for Operation Joint