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  • Air Commandos give 'thanks' at Riptide Dining Facility

    More than 200 Air Commandos, retirees and their family members attended the annual Thanksgiving meal at the Riptide Dining Facility here Nov. 28."We love that we're able to give something back to those Airmen who are here without their families," said Tech. Sgt. Stacey Garner, 1st Special Operations

  • Hitchhiking OK on Hurlburt

    Those who have been to the base exchange and commissary here lately may have noticed what resembles a bus stop and wondered, "Where's the bus?"Although there is no official shuttle service offered at Hurburt Field, the Share a Ride program gives everyone the chance to apply the Wingman Concept if

  • Special duties at Hurlburt Field: First Sergeant

    Editor's Note: This is the fourth article in a series about special duties offered on Hurlburt Field.First sergeants have a very important job here and at every Air Force base because they take care of Airmen 24/7. The first sergeant or "Shirt" is the one person everyone can look up to, according to

  • MATCH program builds mentoring relationships

    Focus 5/6, along with the Top 3, First Sergeant's Council and Chief's Group, recently created a mentorship program here called Mentoring, Assisting and Teaching Commandos on Hurlburt, or MATCH.The program provides Airmen and NCOs with valuable guidance and mentorship to assist in their career

  • Hurlburt chaplain wins Witherspoon Award

    Chaplain (Capt.) Mark Hunsinger, 1st Special Operations Wing, accepted the Witherspoon Award during a gala in New York City, Nov. 21.The National Bible Association presents the Witherspoon Award annually to one military chaplain from each service branch. "The award is named after Chaplain Maurice

  • Kerwood Gate to open Nov. 25

    Hurlburt Field officials will allow use of the Kerwood Gate for outbound traffic only starting Nov. 25.The gate is scheduled to be open 3:30 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. "The intent of opening the Kerwood Gate is to eliminate the bottle-necking at the front gate during the evening rush," said

  • RED HORSE demonstrates explosive skills

    Air Commandos with the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron demolition team participated in demolition qualification training at the explosive ordinance disposal range here Nov. 21. The purpose of the monthly training was to ensure Airmen stay proficient in demolition. This way, they can remain capable of base