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  • Airport plaque honors women service members

    Members of Hurlburt Field honored the patriotism of women who have served as members of the armed forces by attending a plaque unveiling ceremony at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport in Valparaiso, Fla., Dec. 7.The event brought together active duty and retired service members from multiple

  • "If you ain't AMMO...."

    The 1st Special Operations Wing's AC-130U is one of the most heavily armed aircraft in the Air Force inventory, capable of raining 25 mm, 40 mm and 105 mm cannon fire on multiple enemy forces in locations up to a kilometer apart. Without a group of dedicated Airmen, these $190 million aircraft would

  • CDC East helps meet growing childcare needs of Airmen

    The new Child Development Center on Hurlburt Field will open their doors Dec.12. CDC East is part of an ongoing project to expand Hurlburt Field's childcare services to provide ample and accessible childcare for Airmen and their families. Currently, more than 100 families are on the waiting list for

  • 1st SOW welcomes new command chief

    The 1st Special Operations Wing welcomed a new command chief Dec 1. Here is a little more information about him. Name/Rank: Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-LopezTitle: 1st Special Operations Wing command chiefHometown: Guanica, Puerto RicoOff-duty time is for: FamilyPrevious Assignments:-Fort Bragg,

  • Commando construction: Hurlburt Field projects in 2012

    The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron began construction on more than $24 million worth of contracts helping to improve Hurlburt Field facilities throughout fiscal year 2012.The new construction projects include everything from street lights and dorm repairs to the installation of water

  • Commandos basketball, more than just a game

    The Hurlburt Field Commandos men's basketball team dominated the court Nov. 19 with another win against the Eglin Eagles at the Hurlburt Field Aderholt fitness center 101-81.The Commandos are part of the Southeastern Military Athletic Conference, consisting of six Air Force teams and one Navy team.

  • 1st SOLRS Airmen Haul U.S. out of Iraq

    IRAQ - Staff Sgt. William Clarkson and Senior Airman Ryan Baker, vehicle operators with the 70th Medium Truck Detachment, recently deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia from the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla. Clarkson and Baker, have a job

  • No longer a 'Loss': World War II survivor receives Purple Heart

    Nearly 70 years later and after trekking 60 miles over unforgiving terrain on what would infamously become known as the Bataan Death March, retired Tech. Sgt. Pete Loss is receiving the Purple Heart for the hell he endured as a prisoner of war in the Pacific theater of World War II. Colonel Jim

  • 505th TRS commemorates Marine Corps birthday

    To honor the 236th U.S. Marine Corps birthday, Marines stationed at the 505th Training Squadron celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony Nov.11."This day has special significance for all Marines," said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gilberto Gonzalez, Marine liaison for the 505th TRS. "It makes them feel