1st SOCES reinforces garbage can latches in housing

Master Sgt. Lawrence Wood, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment superintendent, installs a new latch on a refuse container in the Pine Shadows housing area at Hurlburt Field, Fla., August 25, 2010. The improved fasteners render the cans bear-resistant the cans in the houses closest to the forest perimeters of the neighborhood and are part of the 1st SOCES’s effort to curb bear activity on base. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joe McFadden) (RELEASED)

Airmen, children commemorate Women’s Equality Day at Youth Center

India Brown, 10-year-old daughter of Tech. Sgt. Tommy and Jennifer Brown, 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron, explains her poster about women's suffrage during an observance of Women’s Equality Day at the Youth Center at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 26, 2010. More than 20 children designed posters and competed for prizes all while learning about the many contributions of women throughout American history at the event. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joe McFadden) (RELEASED)

Meet the new commander

Lt. Col. John Trube became the 371st Special Operations Combat Training Squadron's new commander at Hurlburt Field, Fla., August 13, 2010. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force Fit Family

Maj. Christopher Edwards, 1st Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenviromental engineering flight commander, and his wife Maria walk along the Soundside beach at Hurlburt Field, Fla., August 23, 2010. The Edwardses take walks together frequently to stay healthy and fit. (DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Martinez)

The J-Team: Air Commando engineers “Always There, Anywhere”

Master Sgt. James Jarvis, left, and Senior Airman Ben Rasine, right, both 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron J-Team, open a tent segment of an air rapid response kit during Operation Jackal Stone in Croatia, September 2009. The J-Team is comprised of engineering specialists who enable special operations forces by providing resources to sustain their presence for weeks wherever they are required. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jeffrey Buchholtz)

The J-Team: Air Commando engineers “Always There, Anywhere”

Master Sgt. James Jarvis, left, and Senior Airman Ben Rasine, right, both 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron J-Team, open a tent segment of an air rapid response kit during Operation Jackal Stone in Croatia, September 2009. The J-Team is comprised of engineering specialists who enable special operations forces by providing resources to sustain their presence for weeks wherever they are required. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jeffrey Buchholtz)

Tip of the Spear

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Stehn, 1st Special Operations Wing Plans and Programs mission planner, poses in front of the Air Force and 1st SOW flag at the wing conference room at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 18, 2010. Sergeant Stehn was selected for this week's "Tip of the Spear" spotlight. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joe McFadden)

“Bulletproof Mind” presenter talks about warrior spirit

Col. William Andersen, U.S. Air Force Special Operations School commandant, left, and Maj. Shanda Smith, a psychiatrist assigned to the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., right, pose with retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, former U.S. Military Academy psychology professor and U.S. Army Ranger, at the U.S. Air Force Special Operations School auditorium at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 11, 2010. Colonel Grossman presented his lecture entitled “The Bulletproof Mind: Mental Preparation for Combat” about the conditions one may expect while in combat, including factors related to post-traumatic stress disorder and the process of healing in today’s environment. (Courtesy photo)

Security Forces Active Shooter Training

Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Wing Security Forces Squadron secure a hallway during active shooter training at a training building in Okaloosa County, Fla., July 22, 2010. More than 15 1st SOSFS members took part in the training, which was conducted alongside members of the Fort Walton Beach Police Department. (DoD photo by U. S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Loken)

Security Forces Active Shooter Training

Members of the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron and the Fort Walton Beach Police Department clear a training building in Okaloosa County, Fla., during active shooter training July 22, 2010. The training put law enforcement teams of various sizes against multiple unknown threats armed with M-9s, M-16s, and other weapons converted to fire simulated ammunition that marks targets with brightly colored dye. (DoD photo by U. S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Loken)

39 IOS unveils advanced cyber schoolhouse addition

Col. Michael Convertino, 318th Information Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Dean Clothier, 39th Information Operations Squadron commander, cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the completion of the 4,500 sq. ft. facility addition to the 39 IOS information operations and cyber schoolhouse. The new state-of-the-art facility will facilitate training future cyber warriors in multiple network warfare, electronic warfare and influence operations related courses.(U.S. Air Force photo)

Defensive driving

Students manuever through the driving course while undertaking smoke bombs and simulated rounds. The course is part of a defensive driving training exercise at Eglin Range, Fla., July 23, 2010. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Martinez)