Four Hurlburt Airmen die in U-28A crash in Djibouti

Capt. Ryan P. Hall from the 319th Special Operations Squadron, Capt. Nicholas S. Whitlock and 1st Lt. Justin J. Wilkens from the 34th Special Operations Squadron and Senior Airman Julian S. Scholten from the 25th Intelligence Squadron died Feb. 18 when their U-28A was involved in an accident near

NCO Academy graduates announced

Congratulations to the following Hurlburt Field technical sergeants who graduated from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy Feb. 16. Academic Achievement AwardRachel Lyons, 2nd Combat Weather Systems SquadronDistinguished GraduatesRachel Lyons, 2nd Combat Weather Systems SquadronAnthony McCarthy,

Tops in Blue rocks Freedom Hangar

From the opening chords of John Philip Sousa's "The Liberty Bell March" to a patriotic crescendo of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA," Tops in Blue, the premier entertainment showcase of the U.S. Air Force, performed a complementary concert Feb. 11 at the Freedom Hangar. The musical group's

Deadline near for HSC scholarships

The Mar. 1 deadline for students to apply for a 2012 Hurlburt Spouse's Club scholarship is fast approaching. The HSC has provided scholarships to Hurlburt Field's military families for more than 30 years to recognize the academic achievements of dependents wanting to pursue a higher education. "We

39th IOS graduates first international SMC student

The 39th Information Operations Squadron graduated its first international student from the Signature Management Course here Jan. 26.Squadron Leader John Waugh, a Royal Australian Air Force capabilities manager, said his participation in the course will bring closer ties between his country and the

Night Work: Highway 98 comes to a close

Honor Guard performs retreat ceremony for retired Marine

Four Hurlburt Field Honor Guard Airmen performed a retreat ceremony for a retired Marine on his last day at his residence in Navarre, Fla., Jan. 31.Senior Airmen Michael Brooks, Steven McCormick and Mario Super and Airman 1st Class Lionel Delgado-Perez lowered, folded and presented the American flag

Highway 98 CLOSURE Feb. 5 due to Pedestrian Bridge construction

Due to construction on the base pedestrian bridge a section of Highway 98 located in front of Hurlburt Field and west of the main gate will be closed Sunday, Feb. 5, beginning 12:01 a.m.Traffic on Highway 98 will be stopped and will reopen approximately 8 a.m., after which two-way traffic may be

USSOCOM commander tours installation

U.S. Navy Adm. William McRaven, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, visited with hundreds of Air Commandos while touring Hurlburt Field Jan. 30-31. The admiral made stops to the 1st Special Operations Medical Group's physical therapy clinic and the John C. Vincent Airman Leadership School

USSOCOM: Versatility key to sustaining today's force

U.S. Navy Admiral William McRaven, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, addressed more than 1,000 Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Wing during an enlisted all-call at the Commando Hangar at Hurlburt Field Jan. 31. In the same hangar where AC-130U gunships are prepared for battle, the