• Combat Controllers prepare for inspection

    A small team of combat controllers from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron sharpened their skills by parachuting from a MC-130H Combat Talon II into "hostile" territory Jan. 20 as part of Beverly High 11-02, a local operational readiness exercise. The team secured the airfield and controlled the

  • SOG security forces hone FAST capabilities

    Security Forces from the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron tested their ability to provide fly-away security for a MC-130P Combat Shadow and medical personnel at an airfield in "hostile" territory here Jan. 19 as part of Beverly High 11-02, a local operational readiness exercise. The

  • Medics test patient decon skills

    Medics from the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron practiced treating and decontaminating patients at an airfield in "hostile" territory here Jan. 19 as part of Beverly High 11-02, a local operational readiness exercise. Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group are participating in the

  • Air Commando receives early holiday gift

    Newly promoted James Kosnosky, a loadmaster with the 1st Special Operations Squadron, started his holiday season early here Dec. 21 after receiving a promotion to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program.Each year, a limited number of STEP promotion slots are

  • AFSOC commander sends best wishes to Air Commandos

    As we approach the holiday season, it is appropriate for us all to reflect on what these events mean to us. The mixture of religious holidays, the warmth of home, and the gathering of people we care about are central to this time of year. We all send a special thank you and best wishes to our forces

  • Air Commandos selected for top enlisted rank

     Air Force officials recently selected two senior master sergeants previously assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group for promotion to chief master sergeant Nov. 18. The selectees are Daniel Gamble, formerly assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, and Stephen Hadden,

  • STS kicks off Kadena’s remembrance ceremony

    Members of the 320th Special Tactical Squadron from the 353rd Special Operations Group participated with Team Kadena to commemorate Veterans Day during Kadena's 2010 Veteran's Day remembrance ceremony here Nov. 11.The team of special operators kicked off the ceremony by delivering the American flag

  • SOG combat controller named best in Air Force

    Staff Sgt. Jeremy King, a combat controller with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, was recently announced as the top Combat Control Airman in the Air Force for 2009.The recently promoted sergeant earned the award after a year that included supporting combat operations in Afghanistan and

  • STS Airman earns distinguished rescue award

    Members of the Air Rescue Association named Senior Airman Salvatore Portelli, a pararescueman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, as the association's 2010 Richard T. Kight Award winner during a recent ceremony at the ARA's annual reunion in Sacramento, Calif.The award is named in honor of

  • Pacific Air Commandos use typhoon evac to enhance readiness

    Air Commandos of 353rd Special Operations Group received unexpected help from Typhoon Chaba during a readiness exercise this week when they were forced to evacuate due to the storm.On Oct. 23, in conjunction with the 18th Wing here, SOG Airmen started a local operational readiness exercise and