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May 24, 2017
Service members should stay vigilant in areas where marijuana is legalized

Florida voters approved an amendment to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, Nov. 8, 2016. The amendment went into effect Jan. 3. While service members don’t have direct access to medicinal marijuana dispensaries, the rise of marijuana legalization laws throughout the United States
May 24, 2017
In-Service Recruiters offer options when separating

Airmen who plan to separate, or are looking into leaving active duty but wish to continue their military service, can transition into the Air Force Reserves with the help of the in-service recruiters, here.Master Sgts. John Fusco and Michael Perkins are the in-service recruiters for Hurlburt and are
May 22, 2017
AFSOC marks 27th anniversary

Learn more about the Air Force Special Operations Command.
May 22, 2017
AFSOC hosts 2nd Annual Run to Honor

Air Force Special Operations Command Families Forever Program and the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron hosted the 2nd Annual Run to Honor 5k ruck, 5k and 10k run event May 18, here.The Run to Honor is an event held to commemorate Air Commandos, who were lost in the line of duty, through
May 19, 2017
Strike, Access, Recovery: USAF Special Tactics becomes a team with partner SOF

One by one, parachutes pop open, silhouetted in the Jordanian sunset as joint nation special operations forces float toward the desert terrain below—completing a military free fall from 18,000 feet out of a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules.Despite language barriers and differences in tactics,
May 18, 2017
Pilot receives distinguished honors

A pilot from the 20th Special Operations Squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroic actions taken during a rescue operation.
May 18, 2017
US Air Force Special Tactics trains to lead, build partnership in Jordan

Airmen of the 24th Special Tactics Wing trained alongside Jordanian and Italian special forces during Eager Lion 2017, an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan. For Special Tactics Airmen, the training won’t stop with Eager Lion. Repetitions, like this exercise, are essential for
May 16, 2017
Pacific Air Commandos support Foal Eagle 2017

Air Commandos of the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with joint and combined partners during Foal Eagle 2017 exercises, which took place March 23 through April 10, 2017 at various locations throughout the Republic of Korea.
May 16, 2017
Direct Support Operator Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Mackay Trophy Aircrew

Every year, an aircrew is selected for the Clarence Mackay Trophy, which is presented to an aircrew for accomplishing the most meritorious flight of the year. This year, an AC-130U aircrew from Air Force Special Operations Command, which included one of 25th Air Force’s outstanding Airmen, was
May 11, 2017
AFSOC honors outstanding Air Commandos

Air Commandos gathered to honor their top performers during the Outstanding Airmen and civilians of the Year banquet here May 10. The OAY banquet is an annual celebration honoring the best Airmen and civilians in Air Force Special Operations Command. Supervisors nominated Airmen with exceptional