Spec Ops Profile: 1st Special Operations Wing Whether it's counterterrorism, search and rescue, or psychological ops, the 1st Special Operations Wing handles it all.
Airman by Day, Comedian by Night Tech. Sgt. Ednerson Joseph, an Orlando, Florida, native, said he got into comedy about 10 years ago when he was stationed in...
One Family – Three Air Commandos For one family, the sense of pride of serving within AFSOC and upholding a family tradition runs deep across three careers.
Pararescue Team Receives Prestigious Honor "The men and women of Pedro 83 Flight are just ordinary men and women but are doing extraordinary things for our nation."
Special Tactics Airman, Father of 6 Dies After Training Mishap An Air Force special tactics airman died Feb. 21 during free fall training in Eloy, Arizona. The cause is under investigation...
Air Force Special Tactics Officer: Overview Special tactics officers (STO) can become career officers of Group Command level and lead in the challenging Air Force...
815th Airlift Squadron Provides Support for Operation Southern Strike "This is great practice," Ludwig said. "Anytime you jump at night, it refines your capabilities and is extremely worthwhile."
1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron "Protect Who? Protect You!" The battle cry of the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron reflects their global...
27th Special Operations Wing The primary mission focus of the 27th Special Operations Wing is to generate and employ specialized aircraft and highly...
The Meaning of Being an 'Air Commando' "Having Hurlburt Field on a set of orders does not make you an Air Commando -- you have to earn it."
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...