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Apr 2, 2024
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Inside a Civil Air Patrol SAR mission

Arlington, Va. (AFNS) – On Feb. 6, five Marines aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter belonging to the U.S. Marine Corps’ 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing were reported “overdue” while en route to San Diego, sparking a search and rescue mission for the missing service members.
Mar 25, 2024
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AFSOC honors JOCKEY-14 crew at 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

Air Commandos gathered with friends and family to honor the crew of JOCKEY-14 during the 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2024.
Mar 20, 2024
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Female Defender Initiative: Breaking down barriers

Hurlburt Field – At the beginning of this year, three U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeants came together over a mutual desire to improve their squadron. Working side-by-side, they started a program to create a safe environment where Airmen can build healthy working relationships through education and discussion.
Mar 14, 2024
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Women’s History Month: Reflect, celebrate, inspire

On March 8, 1857, female textile workers marched the streets of New York City in the first organized strike to protest unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. 53 years later, in 1910, March 8 became International Women’s Day.
Mar 13, 2024
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Marine Corps Valkyrie completes second successful mission at Eglin

The Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie, an autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed its second test flight Feb. 23 at Eglin.
Mar 7, 2024
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Changing of the guard

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Dierig stepped into his most significant role yet at Hurlburt Field, marking a milestone in his 23-year career.
Mar 6, 2024
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NAS Whiting Field named Best Small Base in the Navy

Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Scott Gray, announced in a message Feb. 21 that Naval Air Station Whiting Field was the Navy’s top pick in the small installation category for the CNIC 2024 Installation Excellence Award program.
Feb 27, 2024
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AF to re-introduce warrant officer rank, other major changes

AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) – To best optimize itself for Great Power Competition, the Air Force plans to, among other things, bring back warrant officers within the cyber and information technology professions, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin during a presentation Feb. 12 at the Air Force Association’s 2024 Warfare Symposium.
Feb 26, 2024
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Air Commandos navigate long-distance co-parenting

It was their 12th marriage anniversary, and the second one in a row spent thousands of miles apart.

In spite of the long distance, they were able to share a meal through video chat and surprise each other with cake and flowers, making the best of their situation.

Feb 19, 2024
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Local Air Force Junior ROTC programs compete in first-ever drill competition held on Hurlburt Field

Dozens of Air Force Junior ROTC cadets gathered inside the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 10, 2024. The cadets hurried to inspect their service dress uniforms and prepare for the day of drill competitions ahead.
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