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  • Tree removal continues on Hurlburt Field

    Team Hurlburt members may see noticeable differences in the landscape on base as the Tree and Vegetation Removal Project entered its second month on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 19.In January 2011, an airfield inspection found several areas of trees around the flightline that were in violation of

  • Feeding alligators: dangerous, unlawful

    Pest management removed an 8-foot-long an alligator from beneath a vehicle in the 9th Special Operations Squadron parking lot on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 28. The alligator probably moved into the parking lot from a series of ditches and canals connecting the wetlands on base after the recent flood,

  • Arrive Alive, increase safety precautions while driving in traffic

    As the summer months approach, clear and sunny skies mean increased trips to the sandy beaches of the emerald coast, which often leads to increased traffic, especially on Highway 98.According to the National Safety Council, more than 90 percent of vehicle accidents are due to human error."Drivers

  • Don't let alcohol relax your safety precautions

    During the summer, some Hurlburt Airmen may engage in activities on or near the beaches in the local area.While there is usually nothing wrong with this, adding alcohol to these activities can be dangerous. "Our area offers a rich assortment of night life activities and venues where alcohol is

  • Lane closures planned near main gate

    Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures on Cody Avenue between U.S. 98 and Hurlburt Field's main gate from 7 p.m. June 13 to 5:30 a.m. June 16. The lane closures will allow construction workers to install drainage structures and perform utility work. "These road restrictions will produce

  • HUR it comes: How to prepare for hurricane season

    Hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, and although preparation may seem daunting, knowing the different HURCON stages and what to do before Mother Nature strikes can save lives. "Developing your family plan and working it could save you distress each hurricane season," said Randy Frederick, 1st