Jan. 16, 2019 Special Warfare TISC opens doors to solve tomorrow’s problems, dedicated to ST founder The Special Warfare Technical Integration Support Center opened its doors during a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony in Fort Walton Beach, Jan. 11, as the newly named Col. John T. Carney Center of Excellence.
Nov. 28, 2018 Special tactics Airman killed in action in Afghanistan A special tactics Airman was killed when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018.
Oct. 30, 2018 823rd RHS delivers basic needs after Hurricane Michael A trip from Hurlburt Field, Florida, to Tyndall Air Force Base, typically takes two hours. In the wake of Hurricane Michael, it was a four-hour journey for 16 Airmen from the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron. Hindered by destruction and debris, they backtracked through blocked roads with little to no
Oct. 29, 2018 Chapman honored with aircraft dedication The Air Force dedicated a Boeing C-32 Master Sgt. John Chapman, during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26. Chapman was a special tactics combat controller who was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor in August.
May 15, 2018 24 Airmen awarded DFCs at Hurlburt Field There were 808 lives that hung in the balance as terrorists launched coordinated attacks against friendly forces. Joint special operations teams were exposed and under duress as AC-130U Spooky Gunship crews circled above, pushing the limits of gun barrels to the melting point and providing precision
April 20, 2018 Air Force takes three DOD environmental awards The Air Force took home three top honors in the 2018 Secretary of Defense environmental awards program.
March 12, 2018 New partnership encourages kids to explore great outdoors The Air Force Services Activity is partnering with the National Park Trust to bring the Buddy Bison Great Outdoors Challenge to military families at installations.
March 5, 2018 AF officials announce creation of Info Ops tech school Air Force officials have announced the creation of a new Information Operations technical training school, which is expected to open in fiscal year 2019.
Feb. 21, 2018 Call for 2018 Armed Forces Volleyball teams Air Force Sports is accepting applications for the 2018 Armed Forces volleyball teams.
Dec. 18, 2017 Finding the way: Special tactics chief awarded Silver Star Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, 24th Special Operations Wing special tactics operator, utilized 58 coalition aircraft delivering 24,000 pounds of munitions, turning the tide of battle, and now he’s receiving the Silver Star Medal.
Nov. 8, 2017 AF sweeps youth sports program awards The Hurlburt Field, Florida Youth Sports Program is one of five winners of a National Alliance for Youth Sports Excellence in Youth Sports Award. Air Force personnel also won NAYS Coach of the Year and Parent of the Year Awards.
Oct. 18, 2017 SecAF awards Air Force Cross, 10 medals to Air Commandos Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson awarded ten valorous medals, including the Air Force Cross, to Air Force Special Operations Command air commandos in a ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017 held at Hurlburt Field.
Sept. 10, 2017 Little Rock AFB accepts military aircraft in response to Hurricane Irma Little Rock Air Force Base received various aircraft and their crews assigned to multiple military installations along the East Coast in preparation for Hurricane Irma, Sept. 9, 2017.
Sept. 6, 2017 Total Force Air Commando continues breaking barriers Military life is typically unplanned and unpredictable. Some may view that as a negative, but having an open mind and saying yes to opportunities can take you on an unbelievable adventure.
June 19, 2017 Air Force Inns selects eight finalists for Innkeeper Award Eight U.S. Air Force installations were selected as finalists for the Air Force Innkeeper Award.