Combat Controller Dies During Training Swim Near Hurlburt

A special tactics combat controller from the 24th Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., died March 19 during a training swim in Panama City. The Airman, who has not been identified pending next of kin notification, was taking part in an Air Force Combat Dive Course at Naval Support Activity Panama City when he went missing at about 11:05 a.m. This is the second fatal training incident near Hurlburt involving the wing in the past five months. Read more ►