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  • Coach takes to the mat for Air Force Wrestling Team

    Tech. Sgt. Jay Field knew his competitive wrestling days were behind him, so he started coaching others in the sport he loves."Coaching was the thing for me," said the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron sergeant who has been helping the wrestlers at Milton High School in Milton, Fla. "I find it rewarding to coach - to start out with guys with basic
  • Holocaust survivors recall horrors of past

    Two Holocaust survivors offered a rare glimpse of their very different journeys during Hurlburt Field's Annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony here May 4.Pittsburg, Penn., Resident Herman Snyder and Pensacola, Fla., Resident Dr. Victor Sapio each spoke about their experiences and answered questions following the ceremony. The event was hosted by the
  • 705th Combat Training Squadron earns third modeling and simulation training award

    The 705th Combat Training Squadron was awarded the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Training Award for 2009 on April 19 in Orlando, Fla. It is the third modeling and simulation award for the squadron, which oversees the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Lt. Col. Daniel Pepper, 705th CTS commander, said several
  • ACC names 705 CTS Lieutenant Junior Military Scientist of the Year

     First Lt. Chris Costello, 705th Combat Training Squadron, was recently named Air Combat Command's Outstanding Scientist/Engineer of the Year for 2009 in the junior military category. Lieutenant Costello led the largest Congressionally-mandated missile defense experiment, analyzing testing of assets valued over $300 million, and supported the U.S.
  • DeMotta is named ACC Outstanding NCO of the Year

    Air Combat Command named Tech. Sgt. Darrell DeMotta Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year during it's Airmen of the Year banquet April 21 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Sergeant DeMotta is the NCOIC, Tactical Air Control Party Operations, at 705th Combat Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.The 705th Combat Training Squadron Commander Lt.
  • Holocaust survivor to share memories at Hurlburt Field Observance

    Hurlburt Field will commemorate the Holocaust with its annual Holocaust Remembrance ceremony on May 4. Holocaust survivor Herman Snyder will be the guest speaker for the event that takes place at 1:30 p.m. at the Commando Auditorium, Bldg. 90230. The ceremony is open to military ID cardholders and school-age children are encouraged to attend.Dr.
  • Son: Recognition for Women Airforce Service Pilots is overdue

    On March 10, after six decades, Congress awarded the first female U.S. military pilots the highest honor Congress can bestow on civilians; a Congressional Gold Medal in honor for their service during World War II. "It's way overdue," said Hurlburt Field employee Rich Williams, adding that the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) are only now
  • Wing congratulates members selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following 505th Command and Control Wing members selected for promotion to colonel. They are: Lt. Col. William Ott, 505th Operations Group, deputy commander Lt. Col. Greg Yuen, 705th Training Squadron commander
  • Wing members give helping hand to fellow man

    Volunteers in the 505th Command and Control Wing held a month-long donation drive for the Waterfront Rescue Mission in Fort Walton Beach. On March 4, volunteers delivered two truckloads of canned goods, clothing, blankets, hygiene products and even a wheelchair. "It's our way of giving back to the community that supports us so generously," said
  • The 505th Command and Control Wing welcomes its new Royal Air Force exchange officer

    Wing Commander Allan Goodison recently took the reins as 505th Training Group deputy commander of development. A Phantom and Tornado navigator, he will work with the 505th TRG commander integrating command and control (C2) operations with joint and coalition forces.The group develops air, space and cyber operational-level C2 professionals through
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