505th CTS provides unique capability for Army Warfighter Exercise

More than 95 percent of the Airmen assigned to the 505th Combat Training Squadron prepared for and participated in the Army’s Warfighter Exercise 17-4, April 3-11.Conducted jointly by the Air Force and Army, WFX provided critical, simulated training to prepare units for real-world war scenarios. WFX

2017 Air Warfare Symposium, C2 and Fusion Warfare - General Hawk Carlisle

505th CCW dedicates building to Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Short

Members of the 505th Command and Control Wing recognized the career of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Short during a building dedication ceremony Dec. 12, here.Short, an Air Force Academy graduate who retired from the Air Force in 2000, dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Air Force.During the

Blue Flag exercise 40th anniversary luncheon

The 505th Combat Training Squadron hosted a Blue Flag exercise 40th anniversary luncheon at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 15, 2016. Blue Flag provides doctrinally correct air, space, and cyberspace crisis action planning.

505th CTS re-opens newly renovated facility

The 505th Combat Training Squadron held a ribbon-cutting ceremony here, June 27, for the re-opening of the Air Component Control Facility, or the “Mezz”, after seven months of construction.The 505th CTS is a tenant unit located here that conducts virtual exercises such as Blue Flag and the Joint

705th TRS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Grant C. Bucks will assume command of the 705th Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Richard E. McGlamory during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 24, 2016. The 705th TRS is a subordinate unit of the 505th Command and Control Wing, an Air Combat Command tenant wing,

New Combat Training Squadron Commander

Name/Rank: Merrick J. Green/ Lt ColOrganization: 505 Combat Training SquadronHometown: New Orleans, LAOff-duty time is for: Family, SCUBA diving and swimmingPrevious Assignments2013-2015 Director of Operation 505 Combat Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field2009-2013 Combat Airspace Integration Branch

Reece Receives Airman’s Medal and MO Conspicuous Service Medal

Air Force Reservist Lt Col Daniel E. Reece was awarded the USAF Airman's Medal and the Missouri Conspicuous Service Medal in recognition of his actions responding to a St. Louis, MO apartment fire on December 9, 2013.Reece serves as the Reserve Director of Operations for the 505 Command and Control

Hurlburt Airman named Air Force Military Tester

Master Sgt. Daniel Drennen, 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron flight chief, was awarded the 2014 National Defense Industrial Association Air Force Military Tester of the year award at the annual NDIA Test and Evaluation conference in Springfield, VA., March 2 - 4, 2015.The award, presented to

ACC commander visits the 505th

U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, visited the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 4, 2015.During his visit, Carlisle toured the 505th CCW along with the ACC Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, in order to familiarize himself