CV-22, squadron hit ground running

When the first CV-22 arrives at Hurlburt Field, activity at the 8th Special Operations Squadron will start rolling at an even greater fast-forward pace. Once the aircraft is re-leased to the Air Force, it will undergo an acceptance inspection in preparation for flight operations starting with the

Virtual weapons provide realistic training in Emerald Warrior 07

    The first integration of live and virtual net-centric weapons in special operations forces occurred as part of Emerald Warrior 07 Oct. 25.     Airmen participating in the exercise benefit from the simulation technology in some capacity, giving them experience in realistic combat training.     In

Emerald Warrior kicks off at Hurlburt Field

    Today marks the kickoff of Emerald Warrior 07, Air Force Special Operations Command's first joint coalition exercise focused on training Air Force, Army and allied units in missions directly related to the Global War on Terrorism.     Emerald Warrior 07 is also the first exercise integrating

Virtual weapons provide realistic training in Emerald Warrior

The first integration of live and virtual net-centric weapons in Special Operations Forces occurred as part of Emerald Warrior on Oct. 25 at Hurlburt Field. Airmen participating in Emerald Warrior will benefit from the simulation technology in some capacity, giving them experience in realistic

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Truck killer" gunships called most important event in Vietnam

(This is part four in a series of Air Commando history articles leading up to the reactivation of the 1st Special Operations Wing here Nov. 16) The gunship became the most important special operations development to evolve from the Vietnam War - the AC-47, the AC-119, and at its best, the AC-130.

Family support center changes name, scope of duty includes single Airmen and families

The Hurlburt Field Family Support Center officially changed its name to the Airman and Family Readiness Center and announced a change in policy and responsibilities at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 12. Col. Norman Brozenick Jr., 16th Special Operations Wing commander, cut the ribbon while more than

73rd SOS reactivates with new aircraft after 45 years

The 73rd Special Operations Squadron reactivated Tuesday after being dormant since 1961, and is charge with flying the Air Force Special Operations Command's newest weapons system, the MC-130W. "When a squadron inactivates, the Air Force preserves the history, honor and heritage of that squadron,"

Adjusting your thermostat can help adjust energy budget

Your thermostat controls the heating and cooling system that consumes more than half of the energy in your home - the biggest chunk of your family's energy budget. How much of that energy is used to make your house comfortable when no one is home or everyone is asleep? Probably a lot, if you do not