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  • Local community honors fallen service members

    Service members, past and present, and the local community gathered to honor fallen military members during the American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony at the Destin Memorial Cemetery, Destin, Fla., May 26, 2014.Memorial Day is a national holiday held to honor those who have died in service to their

  • Air Shower decontaminates 1st SOEMS

    The 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron completed construction on a $136,413 air shower at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 28, 2014. "This brings us in line with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals," said Master Sgt.

  • Hurlburt recognizes outstanding volunteers

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted the 2014 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony honoring volunteers from the base and surrounding community at the Soundside Club on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 22."One of the best things about having this kind of event is seeing the volunteers get recognition for

  • Hurlburt kicks off Critical Days of Summer campaign

    Unit safety representatives throughout Hurlburt Field gathered Air Commandos May 22 to brief the importance of safety during the 2014 "101 Critical Day of Summer."In 2013, during the Critical Days of Summer, seven Airmen were killed in vehicle accidents and nine more were lost to motorcycle

  • AFSOC honors Outstanding Airmen, civilians

    Air Force Special Operations Command leaders recognized the command's finest at a formal banquet here May 15.The evening was the pinnacle event in a week that began with honorees receiving the key to the city from Fort Walton Beach Mayor, Mike Anderson, and included tours and briefings from around

  • Air Commandos run 12th Annual Commando 5K

    Hurlburt Field hosted the 12th Annual Commando 5K Fun Run here May 16. More than 300 runners started and finished the race at the Aderholt Gym. This time, they ran through an elaborate course in base housing, which was full of small hills, twists and turns."I enjoy the challenge and the opportunity