10 Apr 2006

Great greens:Gator Lakes closing for six-month, $900,000 renovations to course

The Hurlburt Field golf course will close for approximately six months starting April 16 in order to complete more than $900,000 in renovations to the course’s greens and restaurant. The driving range and pro shop will remain open during this time period, said Mike Treylinek, Gator Lakes course manager. “When golfers return, they’ll find 19 brand

31 Mar 2006

Hurlburt Airmen provide input on new uniforms

The new Airman Battle Uniform has been finalized and is ready for production, thanks in part to 44 Airmen from Hurlburt Field who have been wear testing the uniforms. Many factors were considered in developing the final uniform selection, with the concern for Airmen being at the top of the list, said Brig. Gen. Robert Allardice, deputy chief of

31 Mar 2006

Smart card logon soon required

By July 31, the primary method for logging onto standard unclassified Air Force networks will be the smart card logon. A smart card is the standard Department of Defense identification card, also known as a common access card. Air Force Special Operations Command requires 100 percent compliance by April 28. “We are accelerating our schedule to work

31 Mar 2006

Airman continues to recover after accident

The 16th Maintenance Squadron Airman involved in a freak accident Feb. 13 in Fayetteville, N.C., continues to recover from his injuries. Airman 1st Class Gerald Winn, a C-130 fuels systems specialist, was struck in the head by a falling utility pole in a restaurant parking lot after a garbage truck rounding a corner hit the pole. Airman Winn was

31 Mar 2006

Motorcycle safety policy change high priority at Hurlburt Field

The 16th Special Operations Wing Safety Office announced a change in the motorcycle safety class policy March 22. The new policy is in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 6055.4, which states before operation of any motorcycle, personnel shall successfully complete an approved rider or operator safety course. “Motorcycles have been a

31 Mar 2006

Base team combats alcohol problem:Alcohol Problem Prevention team gives Airmen opportunity to voice opinions

As alcohol incidents continue to rise at alarming rates on Hurlburt Field, a team has been formed to assess what Airmen and the base are doing, or not doing. The Alcohol Problem Prevention Team is made up of more than 20 volunteers, ranging in rank from lieutenant colonel to airman 1st class, who are trying to get Airmen’s opinion on what can be

28 Mar 2006

Mail Call host visits Hurlburt Field

"I wanna be on something that shoots," said retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey. That's exactly what the host of the cable television show "'Mail Call" got when he and his crew spent two days at Hurlburt Field filming for an upcoming show. Best known for movie roles such as the hard-as-nails basic training drill instructor in "Full

20 Mar 2006

Osprey simulator up, running

The 19th Special Operations Squadron officially cut the ribbon on the CV-22 aircraft simulator Tuesday. Construction for the simulator began in March 2005. It was completed and released to the base in January. “We are not delivering a device to a training squadron today, but to the actual operators,” said Marine Corps Lt. Col. Doug Schuler,

17 Mar 2006

EMS handcuffs Cops 57-48 in first round

Datwan Lewis knocked down 10 free-throws in the second half to lead the 16th Equipment Maintenance Squadron over the 16th Security Forces Squadron 57-48 in the first round of the intramural basketball playoffs. Lewis’ success at the charity stripe – he shot 15 free-throws in the last 4:51 of the game and led all scorers for the game with 31 points

17 Mar 2006

16th EMS tactical trailer ready to deploy

Airmen from the 16th Equipment Maintenance Squadron’s aircraft structural maintenance shop built a mobile tactical theater trailer that’s scheduled to deploy for the first time later this month. The trailer is the first of its kind and was the brainchild of leadership in 16th EMS. The trailer was designed to perform home station checks, a six-month