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Built for the mission. Backed by innovation. 💪An OA-1K Skyraider II from the 492nd Special Operations Wing attended an e...
10/13/2026

Built for the mission. Backed by innovation. 💪

An OA-1K Skyraider II from the 492nd Special Operations Wing attended an exclusive showcase event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event bridged the gap between acquisition stakeholders and aircrew, bringing together the people behind the OA-1K Skyraider II’s development with the combat capabilities they’ve spent years building.

Designed to support special operations forces and the Joint Force, the OA-1K Skyraider II delivers versatile, cost-effective capabilities for close air support, precision strike and armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), helping meet mission requirements across a range of operational environments.

📷 courtesy photo by TSgt. Jasmonet Holmes

Click the link below to read more. 👇

https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4623552/oa-1k-skyraider-ii-lands-at-wright-patterson-for-hands-on-acquisition-review/

UPDATE FOR HURLBURT FIELD:
10/12/2026

UPDATE FOR HURLBURT FIELD:

Hurlburt Field’s posture for tomorrow, Oct. 13, is MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL ONLY.

Unit commanders will determine mission essential personnel based on mission requirements, and will reach out to those members accordingly. The airfield will be open for normal operations.

Overall, base support functions and open facilities are still to be determined.

The CDCs and Youth Center are minimally manned to support ONLY identified personnel needing care. Commanders are required to submit names by 1800L TODAY.

Continue to monitor official base channels for updates.

UPDATE FOR HURLBURT FIELD
10/12/2026

UPDATE FOR HURLBURT FIELD

10/10/2026

UPDATE:

BASE UPDATES FOR HURLBURT FIELD:
10/09/2026

BASE UPDATES FOR HURLBURT FIELD:

In preparation for Hurricane Isaias and the installation’s mission-essential posture, Hurlburt’s finance office will remain open until 7:00 p.m., Oct. 8, 2026, to assist with last-minute finance

UPDATE: HURLBURT FIELD GATE CLOSURES
10/08/2026

UPDATE: HURLBURT FIELD GATE CLOSURES

In preparation for Hurricane Isaias and the installation’s mission-essential posture, Hurlburt Field gate hours are updated as follows:

Soundside Gate: Inbound lanes and the pedestrian bridge close at 5 p.m. Outbound lanes close at 7 p.m.

East Gate: Closes at 5:30 p.m.

Main Gate: Remains open until further notice, based on changing storm conditions.

Please plan accordingly and continue monitoring official Hurlburt Field channels for updates.

WEATHER UPDATE: HURCON 3 and MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL
10/07/2026

WEATHER UPDATE: HURCON 3 and MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

Update: Evacuations for all members located at Hurlburt Field base housing or FAMcamp!
10/07/2026

Update: Evacuations for all members located at Hurlburt Field base housing or FAMcamp!

Weather Update: ALL MILITARY PRIVATIZED HOUSING, SOUNDSIDE LODGING AND FAMCAMP EVACUATION ORDERED

The 1 SOW commander has declared a mandatory evacuation of the Hurlburt Field FAMCamp and ALL military privatized housing in preparation for potential Tropical Storm Isaias impacts.

Everyone located in FAMCamp and military privatized housing must be evacuated by 5:00 p.m., Oct. 8, 2026.

Forecasted storm surge is expected to inundate a utility lift station located on the Soundside of the installation. Inundation of this facility would knock out essential potable water and wastewater/sewage lines connected to base housing and Soundside facilities. Structural damage to housing units is not expected; this evacuation is strictly a preventative sanitation and living-condition measure.

This concern is isolated to Hurlburt Field infrastructure and does not indicate a wider threat or evacuation requirement for surrounding civilian communities or off-base neighborhoods.

A base-wide evacuation order has not been issued. These specific housing residents are authorized reimbursement for mileage and lodging north of Highway 98 and up to 500 miles from the local area. If your off-base county of residence issues a mandatory evacuation order for your zone, that order applies concurrently and authorizes military reimbursement entitlements.

For more information on entitlements and the most up-to-date information, please visit the Hurricane Information section of the Hurlburt website at https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/Home/Helpful-Info/Hurricane-Info/ or stay tuned to this page for updates.

Other helpful resources include: https://myokaloosa.com/ https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/ https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ https://www.floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone/

⚠ Hurlburt and Duke Field Carpetbaggers! ⚠WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical Storm Isaias The 1 SOW commander has declared HURCON ...
10/07/2026

⚠ Hurlburt and Duke Field Carpetbaggers! ⚠

WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical Storm Isaias
The 1 SOW commander has declared HURCON 4 to prepare for potential force winds within 72 hours.
Personnel should begin preparing their personal property for possible hurricane landfall and/or evacuation if ordered to evacuate by the 1 SOW commander. No evacuation order has been given at this time.
Stay tuned to local weather channels, Hurlburt Field official page and the National Hurricane Center website: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ for storm updates. Visit Hurlburt Field Hurricane Info: https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/.../Helpful-Info/Hurricane-Info/ for hurricane preparation info.

🚨 Historic first for AFSOC aviation! 🚨The OA-1K Skyraider II formal training unit under the 492nd Special Operations WIn...
09/29/2026

🚨 Historic first for AFSOC aviation! 🚨

The OA-1K Skyraider II formal training unit under the 492nd Special Operations WIng has officially kicked off its inaugural class alongside the 137th Special Operations Wing at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma!

Selected from two Air Force initial flight training bases, new pilot students are paving the way as the first to transition to the OA-1K Skyraider II. By the end of this rigorous syllabus, they will stand as the Air Force Special Operation Command's first fully qualified operational crews-forged and ready to deliver unmatched Armed Overwatch capability to our joint forces downrange.

The next era of specialized airpower is officially airborne. ✈

📷 courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Swift

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160 Brims Street
Hurlburt Field, FL
32544

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18508845986

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