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  • 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

  • AF Surgeon General visits Hurlburt

    Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, visited several Air Force Special Operations Command units here Nov. 19. Travis said the visit enabled him to gather information and return to Congress with a firsthand account of AFSOC's mission and growth, including resources for Preservation of

  • Massage therapist heals Air Commandos

    Massage therapy is available to Air Commandos and their family members at the Commando Fitness Center here.For injured Airman, or for those who just want to seek the benefits of massage therapy, they can see Jamey Starling, Commando Fitness Center massage therapist.Starling said she uses techniques

  • Special duties at Hurlburt Field: ALS instructor

    Editor's Note: This is the third article in a series about special duties offered on Hurlburt Field.Airman Leadership School is a right of passage every Airman must accomplish as they climb to the rank of staff sergeant.It is here where ALS instructors support the mission by providing a more