Military

AFSOC airmen killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 15:47 Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 15:49 Written by Staff Reports

Three Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen died Saturday morning when their aircraft, a coalition CH-47 Chinook, crashed in the Maiden Wardak Province in eastern Afghanistan.

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1st SOCS trains “any time, any place” during Sand Dollar exercise

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 15:45 Written by Senior Airman Joe McFadden - 1st SOW Public Affairs

The 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron put their global war-fighting and readiness support skills to the test during a week-long, uninterrupted training exercise on Okaloosa Island on Aug. 8-12.

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Local YMCA teens attend conference

Thursday, 04 August 2011 11:46 Written by Staff Reports

Forty teens and their adult leaders made their annual trek to Black Mountain, N.C. to attend the 30th Blue Ridge YMCA Christian Values Conference, held on July 17-21.

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Commissary, community support "Feds Feed Families" food drive

Thursday, 04 August 2011 11:22 Written by Senior Airman Joe McFadden 1st SOW Public Affairs

The Hurlburt Field Commissary is teaming up with fellow Air Commandos to participate in the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive through Aug. 31.

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Airmen driven for a blood drive

Thursday, 04 August 2011 11:18 Written by Nechel Newton 1st SOW Public Affairs

Propped up on a reclined seat, squeezing a foam ball every five seconds while eating a number of tasty snacks doesn't sound like a half-bad way to spend an afternoon.

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HT-18 Earns Secretary of Navy Safety Award

Wednesday, 27 July 2011 15:03 Written by Ensign John Llewllyn - NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, presented the Department of the Navy Safety Excellence Award to Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHTEEN during the award ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial July 7.