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April 1, 2024
Honorary commanders visit 5th SOS

Civilian civic leaders join military members for an educational tour of Hurlburt Field.
Sept. 18, 2023
Phase I of construction complete as AFSOC prepares to open Hurlburt Field airpark to public

For the first time in more than 20 years, Hurlburt Field plans to open its airpark to the general public in spring 2024 - allowing visitors to see the aircraft first-hand and learn more about the history of Air Force Special Operations Command.
Feb. 28, 2023
Wing announces March promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of March. Senior Master Sergeant:Stephanos TterlikkisKimberly AlvaradoMaster Sergeant:Timothy CrabtreeJustin MoyeTechnical Sergeant:Kevin ClarkJoseph PrinceKylie TannehillStaff Sergeant:Jackie
Feb. 5, 2023
Flight engineers prove always ready, win AFRC safety award

Flight engineers aboard an MC-130H Combat Talon II keep aircrew safe despite fire.
Feb. 25, 2022
Duke Field Airman among newest DAGREs

A lone security forces Airman ran through plumes of purple smoke while fighting off opposing forces before taking cover behind a building with their own ammunition flying through the streets of the mock village.The sound of gunfire consumed the "city" comprised largely of shipping containers while
Oct. 13, 2021
Hurlburt Airmen Recognized at Military Appreciation Football Game

The Fort Walton Beach High School Athletics Program hosted the 2021 Military Appreciation football game on Thursday, October 7th, 2021. Col. Jocelyn Schermerhorn, the 1st Special Operations Wing commander, was asked to conduct the opening coin toss at the start of the varsity game between the Fort
Sept. 16, 2021
Teaching the Commando new tricks

The C-130J is an incredibly versatile aircraft, and since it’s creation, it’s landed on rough fields, in arctic locations and even an aircraft carrier Yet, it cannot land on water, which covers about 71% of the planet. As national strategic objectives shift focus to littoral regions, Air Force
Aug. 23, 2021
492d SOW POTFF team leads way with neurofeedback capabilities

Have you ever wondered how the brain ticks, or even more precisely, how your own neurons are firing? The 492d Special Operations Wing Preservation of the Force and Family, or POTFF, is now helping service members discover how to improve their cognitive abilities through a process called
Feb. 6, 2020
A hand in the door and a foot on the ground

An Okaloosa County patrol car arrived just as the sun was setting over Hurlburt Field. Six vehicles sat motionless as smoke billowed from damaged cars, debris was scattered across the roadway, and a bloodied man was pinned to the ground.As the chaos ensued, one Airman stayed grounded.“I’m telling
June 9, 2017
Raven Claw: The end is just the beginning for CAA students

Three times a year, the 371st Special Operations Combat Training Squadron hosts a five-day culmination exercise in which combat aviation advisor students are put in “Palmetto Land,” a simulated partner nation, to teach and conduct missions at various locations on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Eglin