1st SOSS Change of Command

Lieutenant Col. Michael C. Edwards, right, takes the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron guidon during a change of command ceremony at the 15th Aircraft Maintenance Unit hangar on Hurlburt Field, Fla. June 7, 2013.“This squadron is the finest OSS in the Air Force, and I am humbled to have the opportunity to serve as your commander,” said Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

8th SOS Change of Command

Airmen salute the flag as honor guardsmen present the colors during the 8th Special Operations Squadron change of command ceremony at the Freedom Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Fla. June 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

1st SOSS new commander

Color Guard Airmen present the flags during the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron change of command ceremony at the 15th Aircraft Maintenance hangar on Hurlburt Field, June 7, 2013. Lieutenant Col. Jeremy D. Kokenes relinquished command of 1st Special Operations Support Squadron to Lt. Col. Michael C. Edwards during the ceremony and bid the squadron farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

HQ AFSOC picnic

Evie Cumming, 7, daughter of Maj. Louis Cumming, Air Force Special Operations Command Inspector General, plays with a small unmanned aircraft system control during AFSOC’s “Bring Your Kids to Work Day” at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 14, 2013. Children saw their parents' work centers, visited the airpark, and attended the AFSOC picnic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost)

HQ AFSOC picnic

Families participate in a tour of the airpark on "bring your kid to work day" June14, 2013.The day also included the annual Air Force Special Operations Command picnic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Eboni Reams)

1 SOLRS Change of Command

Major Timothy Voruz, 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, speaks to the crowd after taking command of his squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 13, 2013. Voruz joins Team Hurlburt after serving two years as commander of 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway)

This Week in History

“This Week in History” is a weekly recounting of historical events which shaped today’s U.S. Air Force. June 12, 1942 saw the first American mission against a European target. Twelve U.S. Army Air Force B-24 Liberator bombers attacked the oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania. Allied Forces attacked Ploesti throughout the war because it was a Nazi supplier of equipment and oil. The Liberator’s great range made it particularly suited for such missions. This feature also made the airplane suitable for long over-water missions in the Pacific Theater. More than 18,000 Liberators were produced. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Air Force dad " saving the country every day"

Trey Rice sleeps holding a doll with a photo of his father Staff Sgt. Tony Rice June 11, 2013. Hug-A-Hero dolls are used to help children cope with the stresses of seperation while parents are deployed or away. (courtesy photo)

Munch and Mend

Airmen sign in for Munch and Mend at the chapel on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 10, 2013. Munch and Mend is a program in which Airmen and civilian personnel can eat a free meal while waiting for their clothing to be sewn. The program is offered every second Monday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

Munch and Mend

Tssie Porter, a Munch and Mend volunteer, sews stripes onto a U.S. Air Force service coat during the Munch and Mend program in the chapel cafeteria on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 10, 2013. Munch and Mend has provided for Hurlburt personnel for almost two decades.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

Without Ground Power there's no air power

Airman 1st Class Igor Tavuhnyanskiy reviews a technical order at the Aerospace Ground Equipment dispatch facility on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 4, 2013. Technical orders are step-by-step instruction designed to walk maintainers through a repair or inspection process correctly and safely. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Without Ground Power there's no air power

Staff Sgt. Brian Mathias and Airman 1st Class Devin Fraley assemble a 30-ton aircraft jack at the aerospace ground equipment shop on Hurlburt Field Fla., June 4, 2013. The mechanics at the AGE shop are responsible for repairing, inspecting and delivering equipment, essential for aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

TACP Memorial

Family and friends of Maj. David Gray look at his name on the Tactical Air Control Party monument during a memorial ceremony at the TACP School House on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 6, 2013. TACP members remembered a fallen comrade during the annual TACP Association memorial and reunion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway)

TACP Memorial

Second Lt. Brandon Craig, A-flight commander, Detachment 3, 342nd Training Squadron, sings the National Anthem during a memorial ceremony held at the Tactical Air Control Party School House on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 6, 2013. TACP members remembered a fallen comrade during the annual TACP Association memorial and reunion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway)

Griego: Tip of the Spear

Airman 1st Class Naomi Griego, media relations specialist and photojournalist for 1st Special Operations Wing, is selected for this month's "Tip of the Spear" spotlight at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 11, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Ellis)

Tech Expo

Susan Caine, project development planner, demonstrates how to work a SMART Podium Touch Screen during a technology exposition at the Soundside Club on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 4, 2013. The conference provided a wide spectrum of technology with the convenience of a one-stop shop venue for interested Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

Last Huey

New York State Police Aviation crew hover in a UH-1H Huey prior to takeoff from the flight line on Hurlburt Field, Fla., on June 5, 2013. Hurlburt Field gave away its last Huey to New York State Police's aviation unit, saving the state millions of dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Parkinson)

Last Huey

Phil Napolitano, a chief pilot for the New York State Police aviation unit, prepares the UH-1H Huey for takeoff at the flightline on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 5, 2013. Napolitano and his crew prepared the Huey for its three-day journey back to Latham, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Parkinson)

Hurlburt Field Water Treatment

Purple pipes signify the use of reclaimed water at the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 4, 2013. The reclaimed water will be supplied to the CV-22 Osprey Helicopter wash rack, Air Park, community park/ball fields, Red Horse ball fields and other locations on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Parkinson)

Hurlburt Field Water Treatment

A sign states the area is irrigated with reclaimed water at the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 4, 2013. Signs have been posted in locations throughout Hurlburt Field where the reclaimed water will be used (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Parkinson)

Falcon Fit 2013

More than 40 personnel sweated, stretched and pushed their limits for three hours of zumba, cardio sculpting and hip-hop dancing aerobics at the Falcon Fit Aerobic Marathon at the Aderholt Fitness Center on Hurlburt Field, June 5, 2013. “The turnout was better than expected,” said Airman 1st Class Rebecca Holley, health services management for 1st Special Operations Medical Group. “We were hoping for 15 to 20 participants, but 44 [participants] was exceptional for us.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kentavist P. Brackin)

Honorary comanders tour

Honorary commanders watch a C-130U Spooky gunship provide air support for Marines on the ground during a training excercise on Eglin Range, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 21, 2013. Honorary commanders are given the oportunity to peek behind the gate of Hurlburt Field and get a first hand look at our mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Hurlburt Field Bridal Expo

Hurlburt Field's Soundside Club hosted a bridal expo open to the public June 2, 2013. The bridal expo showcased the Soundside Club as a wedding venue and gave vendors the opportunity to network with future brides that may be interested in purchasing merchandise and utilizing their services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Hurlburt Field Bridal Expo

Hurlburt Field's Soundside Club hosted a bridal expo open to the public June 2, 2013. The bridal expo showcased the Soundside Club as a wedding venue and gave vendors the opportunity to network with future brides that may be interested in purchasing merchandise and utilizing their services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. John Bainter)