Pacific Air Commandos get new commander

In ceremonies June 8 a new commander for the Air Commandos of the Pacific accepted the responsibility to lead the 353rd Special Operations Group into the future. Col. David Mullins accepted command from Col. Ray Chapman during a change of command ceremony with Major General Donald Wurster, vice

Commando doc wins AF award

A flight surgeon with the 1st Special Operations Wing won an Air Force-level award. Capt. Ryan Freeland was awarded the Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year for 2006 during a ceremony in New Orleans, La. "Captain Freeland's contributions have been exemplary, reflecting the highest standards of

Air Commandos field Predators

May 31 marked a historic day for Air Force Special Operations Command as the 3rd Special Operations Squadron, located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., absorbed equipment and personnel from Air Combat Command. The 3rd SOS currently employs the MQ-1 Predator in support of Special Operations Forces in

4th SOS named AFSOC best

The 4th Special Operations Squadron was selected as the Air Force Special Operations Command Outstanding Special Operations Squadron of the Year for 2006. Lt. Gen. Michael Wooley, AFSOC commander, presented the award to members of the 4th SOS at a ceremony Monday. "Congratulations on a job extremely

3rd SOS absorbs ACC equipment, personnel

May 31 marked a historic day for Air Force Special Operations Command as the 3rd Special Operations Squadron, located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., absorbed equipment and personnel from Air Combat Command.Click here to view the video of the full story.  

Two Hurlburt Airmen best of the best

Hurlburt Airmen were recognized as the Air Force's best aviation resource managers for their work to ensure the success of the Air Force Special Operations Command aviation and flying programs in 2006. Master Sgt. Gregory Voss, 720th Operations Support Squadron, was recognized in the senior

Fill 'er up: Keeping hydrated in chemical gear important

For every exercise and inspection, regardless of your location, threat or status, commanders have consistently directed one action to each Airman: hydrate! As an inspection agency, the inspector general has made sure personnel know how to perform this critical necessity even while wearing that

Another first at Hurlburt

Hurlburt teens to attend Air Force summer camps

Five Hurlburt children have been selected to participate in various Air Force summer camps this year. Two were selected to attend the Air Force Space Academy July 29-Aug. 3 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The academy is divided into basic and advance programs and uses a

Hurricane season - are you ready?

Hurricane season has begun and many residents on the Gulf Coast have experienced the impact of this natural phenomenon. Being prepared is the best way to fair the season. A hurricane is a violent storm originating over tropical or sub-tropical waters with sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or