The 1st Air Commando Group’s maiden aerial invasion into enemy territory in support of British, Chinese and Indian allies, made history on this invasion. The 1st ACG pioneered new tactics and demonstrated the limitlessness of airpower marking a pivotal moment in military history, the birth of Operation Thursday. (U.S. Air Force multimedia video by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The 1st Special Operations Wing Commander, Col. Patrick Dierig, and a team of Wing subject matter experts met with key Florida Legislators at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12, 2025, to express concerns about the impact of U.S. Highway 98 traffic congestion on mission readiness and to request continued advocacy for infrastructure improvements west of Hurlburt Field.
On Jan. 21, 2025, Winter Storm Enzo blanketed the base with a historical snowfall totaling six inches of accumulation. The snowfall lasted from noon until approximately 9 p.m. that day, with nearby counties experiencing accumulations of up to nine inches.
