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Jan. 31, 2023
Department of the Air Force to conduct hackathon

The Air Force will conduct its next “BRAVO” hackathon in March, and any U.S. citizen may apply.
Nov. 4, 2022
AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy

The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
May 22, 2022
Run to Honor returns to AFSOC

Air Force Special Operations Command is bringing back the Run to Honor 5k run/ruck at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 13, 2022. The command hosts the run/ruck as a tribute to AFSOC Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
May 6, 2022
Deputy AFSOC commander visits 353rd SOW, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s amphibious aircrews

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Eric Hill, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, to meet with 353rd Special Operations Wing Airmen and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to engage with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force allies April 6, 2022.During the
April 20, 2022
AFSOC, FWB Chamber of Commerce host final Doolittle Raiders Ceremony, Aerial Review

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Air Force Special Operations Command, hosted the final Doolittle Raiders Goblet Ceremony at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida, April 18, 2022.The ceremony marked the 80th
April 5, 2022
CSAF visits Hurlburt Field

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., visited Hurlburt Field and Air Force Special Operations Command, April 4, 2022.The visit familiarized Brown with AFSOC’s Force Generation Model to include: Mission Sustainment Teams, Aviation Special Operations Task Units and Special Operations Task
March 23, 2022
Application window opens for Olympic hopefuls

The application window for Airmen, Guardians, Reservists and Guardsmen who dream of Olympic competition is now open. Department of the Air Force and Space Force athletes have 45 days to apply to begin their training with the hopes of competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Once
March 23, 2022
AFSOC Civilian Development Program Revamp

In alignment with Air Force Special Operations Command Strategic Guidance, the AFSOC Civilian Development (CivDev) Program was launched to deliberately develop our civilian workforce in order to meet the ever-increasing challenges and develop the Airmen we need. The AFSOC Civilian Development
Jan. 28, 2022
USAFSOS hosts international forum focused on collaborative partnerships

The 492d Special Operations Wing is holding a unique version of its Building Partner Aviation Capacity Seminar at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 24 - Feb. 4, 2022.
Jan. 7, 2022
1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

Seven 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft conducted “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan Jan. 6, 2022. “Flight of the Flock” is a rare training opportunity designed to challenge the pilots and aircrew on conducting operations as efficiently as possible.