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  • Air Commandos bring kids to work

    Airmen brought their children to work today to see work centers, tour the base airpark, and enjoy the festivities during the Air Force Special Operations Command picnic here at Hurlburt Field, Fla."Me and my daughter, Amelia, enjoyed the tour of the airpark," said Senior Master Sgt. Charles Godfrey,

  • Saving lives one pint at a time

    The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron needs your help to save lives, and is hosting a blood drive in the 1st SOCES readiness parking lot 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday. The blood donated goes to 25 hospitals in Northwest Florida, including the hospital on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. In

  • 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron changes command

    Lieutenant Col. Kirk W. Peterson relinquished command of 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron to Maj. Timothy D. Voruz during a change of command ceremony here, June 13. "I have truly been blessed to be your commander and to serve with each and every one of you," Peterson said. "I can

  • AFREP: Saving the Air Force time and money

    If it's broken and on its way to the trash can, there's a four-man shop in the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron who can help before any money is spent replacing it.The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop at Hurlburt Field, Fla. repairs otherwise unserviceable equipment and improves

  • "Cheeba Chews" could cause career issues

    The latest trends in consumption and distribution of tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, may impact Air Commandos."Cheeba Chews," which looks like taffy candy, have been showing up in different locations. The "medicated" chews contain 70mg to 175mg of THC, which is normally found in marijuana,

  • Munch and Mend caters to Hurlburt personnel

    More than 24 people gathered in the Base Chapel cafeteria for Munch and Mend June 10, 2013, on Hurlburt Field, Fla.Munch and Mend is a program in which Airmen and civilian personnel can eat a free meal while waiting for their clothing alterations. The program is offered every second Monday of each

  • Hurlburt's Last Huey departs

    Hurlburt Field's last operational UH-1H Huey helicopter performed its first flight as a New York State Police aircraft during its departure from the flightline here June 5.The helicopter is one of four aircraft transferred to New York State Police's aviation unit as part of the Law Enforcement

  • TACP honors Maj. David Gray

    Tactical Air Control Party members remembered a fallen comrade during the annual TACP Association memorial and reunion June 6 here. The memorial honored Maj. David Gray, who lost his life Aug. 8, 2012. Gray's unit was conducting dismounted operations in the Kunar province, Afghanistan. As the patrol

  • Airman 1st Class Naomi Griego

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Airman 1st Class Naomi Griego, media relations specialist and photojournalist for 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs, is selected for this week's spotlight.