Beach Boot Camp

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. KarenThomas, superintendant for 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron, side kicks during beach boot camp at Soundside Beach on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 18, 2013. Beach boot camp class consisted of several circuit training sessons, designed to challenge participants to push past plateaus. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Beach Boot Camp

Andrea Feickert Lyon, completes a push-up during beach boot camp at the Soundside Beach on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 18, 2013. The beach boot camp class combined a number of physical challenges and obstacles designed to push people past their physical limits. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Beach Boot Camp

Participants help drag a heavy rope through the sand during beach boot camp at the Soundside Beach on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 18, 2013. Many of the events encouraged teamwork and motivation to complete one physically-challenging task after another. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Beach Boot Camp

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Karen Thomas, superintendent for 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron, pulls a 60-kilogram sand bag with a heavy rope during beach boot camp at the Soundside on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 18, 2013. Beach boot camp challenged participants to physically and mentally push themselves to accomplish several aerobic and strength training circuits. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Beach Boot Camp

Participants crawl across the beach during beach boot camp at the Soundside Beach on Hurlburt Field Fla., May 18, 2013. The beach boot camp class combined a number of physical challenges and obstacles designed to push people past their physical limits. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

CPAC

Two signs presented to the Command Pride Airman Center are temporarily displayed at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 17, 2013. The signs are named after Maj. Harold L. Lewis, pilot and aircraft commander, and Maj. Lyn D. McIntosh, co-pilot, as a reminder to new Airmen of lessons learned in Desert One during Operation Eagle Claw. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Kim)

CBRNE exercise

Medical personnel of 1st Special Operations Medical Group provide treatment for mock victims during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive response training on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2013. The training tested Hurlburt Field’s first responder’s ability to react to CBRNE-simulated scenarios and provide treatment to possible victims appropriate to each scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

CBRNE exercise

Medical personnel from 1st Special Operations Medical Group provide treatment for mock victims during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive response training on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2013. The training tested Hurlburt Field’s first responder’s ability to react to CBRNE-simulated scenarios and provide treatment to possible victims appropriate to each scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

CBRNE exercise

Firefighters from the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron transport mock-contaminated victims to an ambulance during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive response training on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2013. Fire department personnel assessed and placed the injured on tarps, depending on their injuries, and quickly provided appropriate treatment to each casualty once medical personnel arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

CBRNE exercise

The incident commander and firefighters from the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron discuss details about the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive response training held on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2013. Fire department personnel assessed and placed the injured on tarps, depending on their injuries, and quickly provided appropriate treatment to each casualty once medical personnel arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

Motorcycle Safety Day

Parked motorcycles sit on the flight line on Hurlburt Field Fla., May 10, 2013. Active-duty, retired and DOD cardholders came out to attend the event, which included a brief on safety and use of proper personal protective equipment and an obstacle course ride demo by skilled riders from local law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Motorcycle Safety Day

Motorcycle riders check out each other’s bikes during the Motorcycle Safety Rally on the flight line on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2013. Active-duty, retired and DOD cardholders came out to attend the event, which included a brief on safety and use of proper personal protective equipment and an obstacle course ride demo by skilled riders from local law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Motorcycle Safety Day

Parked motorcycles sit on the flight line during a Motorcycle Safety Rally on Hurlburt Field Fla., May 10, 2013. Active-duty, retired and DOD cardholders came out to attend the event, which included a brief on safety and use of proper personal protective equipment and an obstacle course ride demo by skilled riders from local law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Motorcycle Safety Day

Motorcycle riders check out each other’s bikes during the Motorcycle Safety Rally on the flight line on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2013. Active-duty, retired and DOD cardholders came out to attend the event, which included a brief on safety and use of proper personal protective equipment and an obstacle course ride demo by skilled riders from local law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

KUDOS to kids

Children await a bag of goods from Tech. Sgt. Gina Hallam, NCOIC of individual protective equipment at the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, at the Kids Understand Deployment Operations event at the Deployment Control Center auditorium on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2013. This station provided the first of a long list of activities that imitate pre-deployment processes, where Airmen are issued various items necessary for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hayden K. Hyatt)

KUDOS to kids

Col. Jim Slife, commander of 1st Special Operations Wing, addresses children participating in the Kids Understand Deployment Operations event at the Deployment Control Center auditorium on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2013. This is the first step before participating in various activities to mimick the steps military members take before deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hayden K. Hyatt)

Arena Soccer

1st Lt. Jennifer Brown (left), and Shana Cumberworth (right), both soccer players for Team Red, intercept a member of Special Tactics Training Squadron Team during a soccer game at the Riptide Fitness Center’s hockey arena on Hurlburt Field, Fla, April 12, 2013. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

Arena Soccer

Senior Airman Ian Brooks, soccer player for the Special Tactics Training Squadron Team, attempts a shot at the goal as Shana Cumberworth, soccer player for Team Red, attempts to intercept during an arena soccer game at the Riptide Fitness Center’s hockey arena on Hurlburt Field, Fla, April 12, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

Surviving Doolittle Raiders greet, inspire Air Commandos

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Cole, one of the Doolittle Raiders, answers questions from Hurlburt Airmen during a session at the 319th Special Operations Squadron auditorium at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 18, 2013. Cole served as co-pilot alongside then-Lt. Col. James Doolittle during a bombing raid over Japan April 18, 1942. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hayden K. Hyatt)

Surviving Doolittle Raiders greet, inspire Air Commandos

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edward Saylor, one of the Doolittle Raiders, left, makes a point about military service during a session at the 319th Special Operations Squadron auditorium at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 18, 2013. Dozens of Hurlburt Airmen gathered at the auditorium to listen to Saylor and his fellow Doolittle Raiders on the 71st anniversary of their mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Hayden K. Hyatt)

Wounded warrior takes flight

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christofer Curtis, CV-22 flight engineer of 8th Special Operations Squadron, inspects his helmet after his first flight back to regaining his flight status on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 8, 2013. The CV-22 Osprey crashed in Zabul Province and left him with significant blood loss, as well as multiple fractures to his back, face, legs, left arm and pelvis. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Desiree Whitney Moye)

2012 1st SOW Annual Award winners announced

Col. Jim Slife, commander of 1st Special Operations Wing, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Maberry, command chief of 1st SOW, right, present Amber Ryan, wife of Capt. Tommy Ryan of 9th Special Operations Squadron, center, with the 1st SOW Key Spouse of the Year award at the 2012 1st SOW Annual Awards Luncheon at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 11, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway)

2012 1st SOW Annual Award winners announced

Col. Jim Slife, commander of 1st Special Operations Wing, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Maberry, command chief of 1st SOW, right, present Robert Downey, airfield manager of 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, center, with the 1st SOW GS 9-12 Civilian of the Year award at the 2012 1st SOW Annual Awards Luncheon at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 11, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway)

2012 1st SOW Annual Award winners announced

Col. Jim Slife, commander of 1st Special Operations Wing, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Maberry, command chief of 1st SOW, right, present Jordan Roby, a contracting specialist of 1st Special Operations Contracting Squadron, center, with the 1st SOW GS 1-8 Civilian of the Year award at the 2012 1st SOW Annual Awards Luncheon at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 11, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway)