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  • Best Military Float goes to 1st SOLRS

    A squadron from Hurlburt Field won Best Military Float in the Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade Dec. 6. The 1st Special Operations Logistic Readiness Squadron claimed the title of 'Best Military' for their dolphin inspired Christmas float. For the past five years, the 1st SOLRS has entered the FWB

  • OPSEC goes digital

    Click through any photo sharing site and you will likely find at least one random shot of your next-door neighbor doing something highly inappropriate. Most of these photos are benign and hilarious, but could they have the potential to reveal intimate details of your life to the world?Walk through a

  • Holiday cheer helps ease Hearts Apart

    The staff of the Airman and Family Readiness Center welcomed the holidays by bringing lots of cheer to Hurlburt members at the Hearts Apart holiday party at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field Dec. 12.The annual holiday party brings together spouses of servicemembers that are currently deployed or

  • Hurlburt technical sergeants graduate NCO Academy

    Congratulations to the following Hurlburt technical sergeants who graduated from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy Dec. 16.Academic Achievement AwardMichelle Drysdale, 11th Intelligence Squadron Distinguished GraduatesEric Dock, 9th Special Operations Squadron Michelle Drysdale, 11th Intelligence

  • Wing commander nominated for brigadier general

    Col. Michael Plehn, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, has been nominated Dec. 14 by the President of the United States for promotion to the rank of brigadier general.Colonel Plehn assumed command of the 1st SOW June 7. As wing commander, he is responsible for preparing Air Force special

  • Master Sgt. Clint Grizzell

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Master Sgt. Clint Grizzell, 6th Special Operations Squadron operations superintendent and combat aviation advisor, was selected for this week's spotlight. Name: Master

  • Staff Sgt. Rashid Watts

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Staff Sgt. Rashid Watts, 1st Special Operations Wing BattleStaff, was selected for this week's spotlight. Name: Staff Sgt. Rashid WattsUnit: 1st Special Operations Wing

  • 2011 Scholarships for Military Children program opens Dec. 7

    As families and friends come together to celebrate their favorite winter holidays, parents should also remind students to apply for the 2011 Scholarships for Military Children program.Scholarship applications will be available Dec. 7 in commissaries worldwide and online at

  • Senior Airman Datuan Fitz

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Senior Airman Datuan Fitz, 823rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Commander's Support Staff Personnel journeyman, was selected for

  • Team Hurlburt shatters previous CFC tallies

    Despite a weak economy putting a strain on spending and multiple deployments that potentially hindered participation goals, Air Commandos set a new fundraising record for the Combined Federal Campaign. Hurlburt Field Airmen donated $490,804.52, the most in the base's history and more than 110