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June 10, 2016
Former vice commander takes reins of the 1st SOW

Col. Tom Palenske took command of the 1st Special Operations Wing during a change of command ceremony, here, June 10. Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony in which Palenske, the former vice commander of the 1st SOW, assumed command
April 28, 2015
AFSOC’s financial managers “cash in” with DoD, SOCOM & Air Force recognition

Air Commandos were awarded 18 service, component and Department of Defense-level financial management awards for their achievements in 2014.The Air Force Special Operations Command members demonstrated dedication and effectiveness by receiving two Air Force, 13 United States Special Operations

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