An Iranian Hostage Crisis: 1st SOW - sacrifices remembered

Recently, 15 British sailors and marines were held hostage in Iran. This scenario is familiar to many Americans, and in particular, to members of the 1st Special Operations Wing. In November 1979, Iranian "students" seized the U. S. Embassy in Tehran. The embassy personnel were then held hostage for

1st SOMXG celebrates great year

The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group held their annual maintenance bash April 13 in Freedom Hangar, and this year, two of their Airmen were Air Force-level award recipients. Maj. Abigail Ruscetta, 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron, won the 2006 Gen. Lew Allen Jr., trophy,

Up and over!

OPFOR breaks ground on new facility

The 1st Special Operations Support Squadron's Range Support Flight broke ground on a new building Monday for their Opposition Forces section after their current facility was condemned. The Opposing Force/Assault Zone Facility will be the new home to this detachment of the 1st SOSS. "The building

Enjoy summer fun but do it safely

The 101 Critical Days of Summer are just around the corner, and as the weather warms up, the summer party season gears up. Enjoy the benefits of living in this area, but do so responsibly, and take care of your wingmen. Here are a few lessons learned that will help you have a safe summer and stay

Going to Korea? Deploying?

Marines honor 8th AMU Airmen

Two Airmen assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit were surprised April 5 when Marine Col. Mark Clark, commanding officer of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, pinned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on them during an impromptu ceremony in Independence Hangar. Master

Sentinels of Freedom Motorcycle Club hosts Family Appreciation Day

Looking back, they never should've let me have control of the water balloons. Last April Fool's Day at the Hurlburt picnic grounds, a group of people lit a grill, cranked up some tunes, inflated a bouncy castle and settled in for a day of friends and fun. Although the date has changed for this year,

SOLRS sweeps 2006-2007 intramural basketball championships

The 1st Special Operations Logistic Readiness Squadron took the 2006-2007 intramural basketball championship title during the last game of the season April 4. With 23 teams challenging their skills, SOLRS had their hands full. SOLRS team members said motivation was the deciding factor in each of

Marines, MV-22s invade Hurlburt Field

At approximately 10:15 a.m. March 27, Hurlburt Field was invaded. But have no fear; it was just 100-plus U.S. Marines and their eight MV-22 Ospreys, and they came here to train with the Air Commandos. For nearly two weeks, Marines from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 based out of