https://www.hurlburt.af.mil Hurlburt Field Features RSS Feed en-us Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:43:00 GMT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:42:33 GMT https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1140633/the-air-commando-muralist/ Airman 1st Class Jonathan Omaraie, a special missions aviator with the 4th Special Operations<br/> Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:43:00 GMT Senior Airman Jeff Parkinson https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1140633/the-air-commando-muralist/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1128658/binge-drinking-costly-and-dangerous-consequences/ Binge drinking accounts for an average of 40,000 deaths and $191 billion in economic costs to our<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/23/2001721213/300/300/0/170323-F-PA000-0001.JPG' alt='(Graphic courtesy of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) ' /> <br /> Thu, 23 Mar 2017 21:17:06 GMT Earl Rivers https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1128658/binge-drinking-costly-and-dangerous-consequences/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1122652/air-commandos-shoot-straight-remain-ready/ Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/17/2001718320/300/300/0/170316-F-HG908-0008.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Derek Zarnesky, flight chief with the 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron, is issued a M4 rifle during a weapons qualification course at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range, Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 16, 2017. Air Commandos are required to qualify on the M9 pistol and M4 rifle prior to deploying to certain locations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeff Parkinson)' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Mar 2017 18:46:17 GMT Senior Airman Jeff Parkinson https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1122652/air-commandos-shoot-straight-remain-ready/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/933554/sof-me-airmen-keep-steady-hands-amid-chaos/ Amid the chaos, in the middle of an impromptu medical tent, are two medical professionals and a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Aug/19/2001610433/300/300/0/160818-F-TJ158-1236.JPG' alt='Capt. Aaron Thomas, a flight surgeon with the 1st Special Operations Medical Group, wipes sweat off his forehead during Task Force Exercise Olympus Archer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2016. Olympus Archer focuses on maximizing training opportunities for more than 230 Air Commandos, with the 1st Special Operations Wing, emphasizing on medical operations in conjunction with flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)' /> <br /> Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:46:00 GMT Senior Airman James Merriman https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/933554/sof-me-airmen-keep-steady-hands-amid-chaos/ Special Operations 1 SOW Top Stories https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/906322/1st-somxs-airmen-keep-rounds-flowing/ Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron perform routine unload and upload of<br/> Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:14:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway and A1C Isaac O. Guest https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/906322/1st-somxs-airmen-keep-rounds-flowing/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/777748/police-week-2016/ Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron took part in a police week<br/> Fri, 20 May 2016 17:06:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway and Airman 1st Class Kai White https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/777748/police-week-2016/ 1 SOW https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/723149/sideline-doc-supports-warrior-games/ For the wounded-warrior athletes of the Warrior Games, their biggest fan stands on the sideline,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Apr/18/2001516580/300/300/0/160404-F-SI788-035.JPG' alt='Maj. (Dr.) Sean Martin, the chief of sports medicine with Air Force Special Operations Command Office of the Surgeon General, watches as Staff Sgt. Jennifer Enderud, the NCO in charge of physical therapy with the 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron, stretches an athlete’s hamstring during a Warrior Games training camp at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2016. Martin and other medical technicians provide extra services to the athletes during the training camp to ensure as much of their time as possible is spent in the competition and not on the sideline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Miller)' /> <br /> Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:23:57 GMT Staff Sgt. Marleah Miller https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/723149/sideline-doc-supports-warrior-games/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/649672/eagle-claw-veteran-retires-after-42-years-of-service/ John Townsend, the deputy division chief of special operations forces mobility requirements for Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Feb/03/2001340029/300/300/0/160122-F-ZT531-136.JPG' alt='John Townsend, deputy division chief of special operations forces mobility with Air Force Special Operations Command, retired at the King Auditorium on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 22, 2016. Townsend spent 42 years as both a civilian and an officer in AFSOC. He was one of the navigators that participated in Operation Eagle Claw in 1980.' /> <br /> Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Kai White https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/649672/eagle-claw-veteran-retires-after-42-years-of-service/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/643121/airman-turns-childhood-pastime-into-career/ Airman 1st Class Jordan Artis, a vehicle management analysis journeyman from the 1st Special<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jan/14/2001335117/300/300/0/160112-F-VJ538-089.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Jordan Artis, a vehicle management analysis journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, poses for a photo at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 12, 2016. Artis is in charge of the VCO program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:11:00 GMT Senior Airman Krystal Garrett https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/643121/airman-turns-childhood-pastime-into-career/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/626724/fixing-a-multi-million-dollar-puzzle/ When an aircraft is grounded due to physical damage here, it is the job of Airmen with the 1st<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Oct/30/2001310517/300/300/0/151022-F-TJ158-004.JPG' alt='Ali Hooshmand, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, uses a drill press to complete a work order on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 22, 2015. The members that work in sheet metal use advanced equipment and techniques to reverse engineer and manufacture aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Callaway/Released) ' /> <br /> Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:09:36 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Callaway https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/626724/fixing-a-multi-million-dollar-puzzle/ Maintenance 1 SOW Top Stories https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/613097/every-inch-counts/ As the sun rises and traffic begins to get busy at the front gate, one small unit has already begun<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Aug/10/2001270974/300/300/0/150720-F-TJ158-614.JPG' alt='Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection flight examine a C-130 wing at the Eason Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 20, 2015. Airmen inspect multiple locations of the aircraft, checking for flaws and cracks that could be dangerous if left undetected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)' /> <br /> Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:31:00 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Callaway https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/613097/every-inch-counts/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/499919/319th-earns-the-2014-david-c-schilling-award/ The 319th Special Operations Squadron, who provides support to special operations forces using the<br/> Sat, 20 Sep 2014 01:00:00 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Callaway https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/499919/319th-earns-the-2014-david-c-schilling-award/ Special Operations Top Stories https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/499918/dit-course-teaches-military-members-anti-terrorism-measures/ From classroom lectures to thunderous booms, military members learn about terroristic capabilities<br/> Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:45:00 GMT Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/499918/dit-course-teaches-military-members-anti-terrorism-measures/ 1 SOW Top Stories https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495544/saving-lives-one-air-drop-at-a-time/ Sixteen hours into their crew rest day, having just completed a 12-hour combat mission, the members<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Sep/02/2000930542/300/300/0/140723-F-XN583-082.JPG' alt='A C-130 from the 192nd Airlift Squadron, 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, drops cargo during the National Guard PATRIOT Exercise at Volk. Field, Wis., July 23, 2014. Units from the Air National Guard, Army National Guard and the Reserves throughout the United States are working with local, state and national organizations to train on and assess their ability to respond to multiple emergencies. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Ritter)' /> <br /> Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:05:04 GMT Senior Airman Chris Callaway https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495544/saving-lives-one-air-drop-at-a-time/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495546/diversity-drives-air-force-culture/ Airmen marching on the sidewalk or in formation appear to move the same, look the same and act the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/08/2000826225/300/300/0/140805-F-TJ158-017.JPG' alt='Tortilla chips are spread onto a plate for a diversity lunch at the Airman Leadership School house on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 5, 2014. The students are encouraged to bring a dish that represents their ethnic background. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway) ' /> <br /> Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:47:59 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Callaway https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495546/diversity-drives-air-force-culture/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495547/1st-somxg-crew-chiefs-show-off-skills/ Airmen stand at parade rest as three senior enlisted members approach. Before the crew chiefs can<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/08/2000826219/300/300/0/140801-F-TJ158-013.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. Raymond Thomas, 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron chief enlisted manager, takes notes during a Dedicated Crew Chief competition on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 1, 2014. Thomas was the dress and appearance judge for a DCC competition on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway) ' /> <br /> Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:45:34 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Callaway https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495547/1st-somxg-crew-chiefs-show-off-skills/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495545/cv-22-crews-save-lives/ In the early morning hours of Dec. 21, 2013, 8th Special Operations Squadron crews departed in three<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/15/2000935079/300/300/0/140812-F-HG908-120.JPG' alt='Capt. Brett Cassidy and Maj. Taylor Fingarson, 8th Special Operations Squadron pilots, discuss in-flight operations at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 12, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jeff Parkinson) ' /> <br /> Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:51:21 GMT Staff Sgt. Tyler Placie https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495545/cv-22-crews-save-lives/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495548/find-some-summer-fun-at-hurlburts-rifle-and-pistol-club/ The Rifle and Pistol Club on Red Horse Road has been at Hurlburt Field, Fla., for 32 years. The club<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/24/2000830252/300/300/0/140724-F-BD819-004.JPG' alt='For more information about the club, visit http://myhurlburt.com/pdf/rifleandpistol_SOP.pdf. New membership applications are accepted 8 to 10 am every Saturday. (Courtesy Photo)' /> <br /> Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:21:12 GMT Senior Airman Desiree W. Moye https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495548/find-some-summer-fun-at-hurlburts-rifle-and-pistol-club/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495549/from-reserve-to-ad-a-chaplains-journey/ Chaplain (Capt.) Doug Lumpkin, 1st Special Operations Wing, is the newest chaplain on the Hurlburt<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/18/2000831747/300/300/0/140718-F-HG908-007.JPG' alt='Chaplain (Capt.) Doug Lumpkin, 1st Special Operations Wing, poses for a photo at Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 18, 2014. Lumpkin is the chaplain for the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group and is responsible for advising leadership, conducting worship services, and caring for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jeff Parkinson)' /> <br /> Fri, 18 Jul 2014 23:04:58 GMT Airman 1st Class Jeff Parkinson https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495549/from-reserve-to-ad-a-chaplains-journey/ https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495550/hurlburt-cdc-teacher-inspires-children-for-29-years/ It can be difficult for Airmen to focus on the mission when they worry about their children.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/01/2000835765/300/300/0/140625-F-UN284-006.JPG' alt='Nora Torres, preschool teacher, sits with her class during an outside activity at the main child development center on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 25, 2014. Torres has worked at the CDC since 1985. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sarah Hanson)' /> <br /> Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:52:24 GMT Staff Sgt. Sarah Hanson https://www.hurlburt.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/495550/hurlburt-cdc-teacher-inspires-children-for-29-years/