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  • Special operations history echoes 'have guts to try'

    The commander of the 19th Special Operations Squadron made a special visit and presentation to new Airmen at the Commando Pride Airman Center on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 17.Before the presentation of certificates to Airmen graduating from CPAC, the Airmen received a short history lesson during a

  • Airey NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Hurlburt Technical Sergeants who graduated from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy May 16.Distinguished GraduatesJohn Lampe, 4th Special Operations SquadronUndray Morris, 8th Special Operations SquadronDurham Stewart, 19th Special Operations SquadronKirsten Van Slyke,

  • Motorcycle riders: 7 steps for free safety training

    There is a new process for Hurlburt Field motorcycle riders to obtain 1st Special Operations Wing-funded motorcycle safety training effective April 15.The goal behind the change is to eliminate the "out-of-pocket" expense riders currently incur before getting reimbursed after they complete the

  • CBRNE exercise preps Airmen for quick medical response

    Hurlburt Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Medical Group, Fire Services, Security Forces and Emergency Management participated in a semi-annually conducted Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive response training on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10.The training tested Hurlburt

  • Team Hurlburt motorcyclists rally for safety

    Hundreds of Team Hurlburt motorcycle riders and enthusiasts gathered for a motorcycle safety rally on the flight line at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10.The event, which promoted motorcycle safety and awareness, included an elaborate array of bikes displayed for fellow riders from all aspects of

  • Vincent ALS graduates class 13-D

    Congratulations to the following staff sergeants and senior airmen of class 13-D who graduated from the Vincent Airman Leadership School May 9.John L. Levitow AwardSenior Airman Richey Menard, 1st Special Operations Support SquadronAcademic Achievement Award Senior Airman Brian Thompson, 1st Special

  • KUDOS to kids for having military parents

    "Oos" and "Ahs" of children could be heard within an earshot at every turn at the Deployment Control Center on Hurlburt Field, Fla. As children giggled with glee as they shuffled around their "goodie" bags, others passed around steel plates that go into vests with children donning gas masks and some

  • Giving back to our 'super heroes'

    Posters thanking military members for being "super heroes" line the walls of Fort Walton Beach High School gymnasium. In the background, handmade posters painted as different super heroes adorn each of the gym' s walls. In the middle of the floor, high school students prepare for battle against

  • Hurlburt Field to privatize housing

    Representatives from Corvias Military Living and Hurlburt Field residents discussed the privation of on-base housing during a town hall meeting at King Auditorium on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 6.The meeting was held to provide information and give residents the opportunity to ask any questions about

  • Airmen gain more than a lesson in cooking

    Geoffrey Zakarian, a celebrity chef and restaurateur, has a long list of accolades, and is well known for his appearance as a member of Food Network's "The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs" slated to become the newest Iron Chef to battle in Kitchen Stadium. He had simple advice for the two Airmen who