DUI-convicted inmate to Airmen: 'Don't be like me'

More than 10 years ago, Eric Smallridge ignored the warnings to not drink and drive. In fact, he'd done it 50 times before without any issues.But the last time he made that decision, he destroyed his dreams as well as several families' lives.From then on, he would be the one giving those same

Hurlburt Airmen play ball with Wounded warriors

Seven Hurlburt Airmen played on the Northwest Florida Armed Services softball team, against the Wounded Warriors Amputee softball team at the Morgan Sports Complex in Destin Nov. 3.More than 200 fans from the local area came out to witness military members and the wounded warriors compete to raise

EC-130Js evacuate to Hurlburt Field

Five EC-130Js Commando Solo aircraft and 30 crew members from the 193rd Special Operations Wing at Harrisburg Air National Guard Base, Pa., evacuated to Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 28 in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.The personnel and aircraft evacuated as a precautionary measure to avoid the

2012 CFC:There's still time

This year's Combined Federal Campaign ends Nov. 9, and so far Hurlburt Field has raised more than $ 300,000 this year.Not only have Airmen raised a significant amount of funds, they have done so through several recreational activities hosted for the CFC. The CFC began with a kickoff event where

AF officials delay MilPDS upgrade

Air Force officials are delaying the upgrade of the Military Personnel Data System that was originally scheduled for December.Delaying the upgrade is necessary to ensure the new system is thoroughly tested by the Air Force Personnel Center and other Department of Defense and Air Force agencies that

'Litter Crew Ahead': Airmen and AFSA keep community clean

Forty-two Airmen volunteered to pick up trash, bright and early, along the Chapter 567 section of highway 98 outside of Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 26."It's great to get out and do something for our community," said Technical Sgt. Jennifer King, manpower analyst of 1st Special Operations Force

NCO Recognition Ceremony

Hurlburt pays tribute to fallen ghostrider

Hundreds of Air Commandos, families and close friends gathered during a memorial ceremony at the Commando Hangar at Hurlburt Field Oct. 25 to mourn the loss of a 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman.Airman 1st Class Colby Graham Siegel, an aerospace propulsion apprentice with

Pinktober wrap up

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the 1st Special Operations Medical Group got into the spirit of giving by hosting several events to raise money for a breast cancer charity.Chance drawings for prizes and ribbon sales at the Hurlburt Field Clinic brought in charitable donations and

Hurlburt Field welcomes public for open house

Guests from the public ate from food vendors, played games and took a look inside the 1st Special Operations Wing at the Hurlburt Field Open House at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 27. The open house included military aircraft and vehicle static displays, food booths and performances by The Emerald Gold