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Nov. 10, 2021
Ambulatory Care Unit meets mission critical need for student, instructor population

Imagine being in training and having an urgent need for medical care but not having access to that medical care for days or potentially weeks. This predicament was often the narrative for students assigned to AFSOC’s Formal Training Units. Ultimately, situations like this would typically lead to
Oct. 28, 2021
TF Liberty ground transportation crew is pulling their weight

Members of Task Force Liberty Ground Transportation work daily to transport passengers and cargo around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, in support of Operation Allies Welcome.
Oct. 19, 2021
COMMENTARY: Where Does Time Go?

The news of Gen. Colin Powell (ret.) passing recently brought a memory to mind that I would love to share in the spirit of how precious time is.In 2002, I was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, AK, assigned to the 517th Airlift Squadron. As a Firebird, I flew C-130H’s to the remote, long-range
Oct. 12, 2021
MC-130H Combat Talon II return from deployment

Two MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft and their crews returned to Hurlburt Field, Oct. 6, 2021. Families patiently awaited the arrival of their loved ones as the aircraft flew in and landed. The aircraft most recently supported Operation ALLIES REFUGE and the final evacuation of Afghanistan.
Oct. 8, 2021
Athletic trainer invaluable to special operations mission

It was the perfect day to shoot hoops with the kids. Master Sgt. Jedidiah Payne, 2nd Special Operations Squadron operations superintendent, had his eye on the target, ready to show his kids his windmill slam dunk move when, in mid-jump, a snapping ping triggered a painful sensation through his
Oct. 6, 2021
DAF expands civilian employee assistance program

JOINT BASE SAN-ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Department of the Air Force expanded its Employee Assistance Program Oct. 1, following a recent contract award by the Air Force Installation and Contracting Center.The program, required by the Air Force Chief of Staff, provides a variety of services and
Oct. 6, 2021
Wing welcomes new process manager

For the past 50 years, the 919th Special Operations Wing has delivered around-the-clock support to the warfighter while also administering humanitarian and medical support to those in need.Providing this level of support starts at a basic level of following a step-by-step processes across every
Oct. 1, 2021
AFSOC hosts Virtual Resiliency Summit

Air Force Special Operations Command Integrated Resilience Optimization Network (IRON) team recently hosted a Virtual Resiliency Summit September 28, 2021.The summit was held as a platform to address a range of emotions relating to personal and unfolding current world events.
Oct. 1, 2021
Duke Field medics tackle myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccination

In an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of the force, the Department of Defense has directed all Air Force Reserve members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 2, 2021.
Sept. 24, 2021
Hurlburt Field recognizes Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day

Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, the last Sunday in September, is reserved to honor the family of those service members and remember the loss they have suffered. There are 35 gold star and Air Force Families Forever members assigned to Hurlburt Field.