Freedom Fest 2017

Mike Raynor, left, and Stuart Camp, public affairs specialists with Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs, sink during the cardboard boat regatta at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 24, 2017. Raynor and Camp dressed up as actor Tom Hanks’ character from the famous movie “Cast Away.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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"Wilson" the volleyball guards a boat before the annual cardboard boat regatta at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 23, 2017. Various squadrons from across the base constructed boats out of cardboard, duct tape and paint to compete in the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Yates)

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Capt. Conor Mulligan, left, the military personnel flight commander with the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron, and 2nd Lt. Taylor Pearson, a force support officer deputy with the 1st SOFSS, paddle to the finish line during the cardboard boat regatta at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 24, 2017. Mulligan and Pearson won first place out of six other teams that competed in the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Members of the 1st Special Operations Contracting Squadron celebrate finishing the annual cardboard boat regatta at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 23, 2017. The 1st SOCONS team took second place out of the six teams who competed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Yates)

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3 Doors Down, a rock band, performs during Freedom Fest at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 24, 2017. Events like Freedom Fest are designed to build resilience at Hurlburt Field, the most deployed base in the Air Force, by focusing on family and friends while celebrating our nation’s independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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3 Doors Down, a rock band, performs during Freedom Fest at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 23, 2017. Freedom Fest is an annual event held on base to celebrate our nation's independence, offering a cardboard boat regatta, food and live music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Yates)

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Air Commandos and their families watch fireworks at the end of Freedom Fest at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 24, 2017. Events like Freedom Fest allow Air Commandos at Hurlburt Field, the most deployed wing in the Air Force, to build the resilience needed to complete their mission by focusing on family and friends while celebrating our nation's independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaac O. Guest IV)

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3 Doors Down, a rock band, performs for Air Commandos during Freedom Fest at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 27, 2017. Events like Freedom Fest are designed to build resilience at Hurlburt Field, the most deployed base in the Air Force, by focusing on family and friends while celebrating our nation's independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaac O. Guest IV)

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Hurlburt Field Freedom Fest 2017

Published June 28, 2017
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Freedom Fest is an annual, two-day event with a cardboard boat regatta, food, live music and more. Events like Freedom Fest are designed to build resilience at Hurlburt Field, the most deployed base in the Air Force, by focusing on family and friends while celebrating our nation’s independence.