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  • Combat Controller inducted in Commando Hall of Honor

    A former Air Force Special Operations Command combat controller and command chief was recognized for more than 45 years of service to the special operations community through induction into the Commando Hall of Honor May 15.Retired Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Norrad was inducted into the United States

  • Combat Controller inducted in Commando Hall of Honor

    A former Air Force Special Operations Command combat controller and command chief was recognized for more than 45 years of service to the special operations community through induction into the Commando Hall of Honor May 15.Retired Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Norrad was inducted into the United States

  • SOCOM Commander to host virtual town hall

    Adm. William H. McRaven, commander U.S. Special Operations Command, will host a virtual town hall, March 7, 2013, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST. Adm. McRaven, along with his wife Georgeann, will address questions concerning Preservation of the Force and Families. The town hall is designed to be

  • 24 SOW announces senior master sergeant selects

    Congratulations to the following master sergeants from the 24th Special Operations Wing selected for promotion to senior master sergeant Feb. 28. The full list can be read here.Adam Benson, 17th Air Support Operations Squadron, Ft. Benning, Ga.Jonah Biddick, 724th Operations Support Squadron, Pope

  • Special tactics officer saves N.C. woman

    In the midst of smoke and blood, the special tactics officer's training kicked in, and he set to work.This time he was not operating in the deserts of Afghanistan. He was administering lifesaving care in Fayetteville, N.C.Maj. Francis Damon Friedman, director of operations at the 21st Special

  • Three AFSOC Airmen receive Sijan award for leadership

    Three Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen at the tip of the spear received one of the Air Force's most prestigious awards, the 2012 Lance P. Sijan USAF leadership award.The award recognizes Airmen who exemplify the highest forms of leadership not only at work but in the community and their

  • From Combat Boots to Dancing Shoes

    One Air Commando recently traded in his combat boots for dancing shoes in an effort to help children in need. Staff Sgt. Curtis Krenzke, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron tactical air control party, recently participated in the "Dancing with Desire" charity event that included dancers from the popular

  • Wounded in action Special Tactics Airman presented Bronze Star Medal

    Walking on the same feet that were shattered in an improvised explosive device attack less than a year ago, an Airman from Air Force Special Operations Command marched to the front of the base theater, executed a facing movement and stood at attention to receive the Bronze Star Medal June 26, 2012

  • PJ Scott Fales receives 2012 Bull Simons Award

    Retired Air Force Master Sgt. and Pararescueman Scott Fales received U.S. Special Operations Command's highest honor when he was awarded the 2012 Bull Simons Award in Tampa, Fla., May 23. This lifetime achievement award, named for Army Col. Arthur "Bull" Simons, honors the spirit, values and skills

  • Combat controller posthumously awarded Silver Star

    Senior Airman Mark Forester's body armor was wrapped in an American flag when he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper's fire Sept. 29, 2010.This simple act is a testament to how Forester lived his life, a life respected by all who knew him.Forester, a combat controller assigned to the 21st Special