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  • New vice chief of staff takes office

    Gen. Philip M. Breedlove took over as vice chief of staff of the Air Force Jan. 14, succeeding Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler who held the position since August 2009.General Breedlove most recently served as the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements, a position he

  • Tax season is here, Tax Center is here to help

    Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ? Form 11-C, "Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship," Form 9...It's time to get your calculator, some sharp pencils, W-2s, W-4s, R2-D2 and every shred of paper that could help you save a little money as Uncle Sam sends out the call for tax returns. Many view the tax

  • Hurlburt Field announces supplemental staff sergeant promotions

    Congratulations to the following Hurlburt Field senior Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant. The complete list can be found at the Air Force Personnel Center Web site: http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-110112-017.pdf1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance

  • Senior Airman Dustin Stewart

    "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 Dustin Stewart, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron unit deployment manager and crew chief, was selected for this week's spotlight. Name: Senior

  • 1st SOCES receives two AF level environmental awards

    The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron recently won the Air Force General Thomas D. White National Environmental Policy Act Award and the General Thomas D. White Sustainability Award for 2009-2010 fiscal years.The National Environmental Policy Act Team distinguished itself for the

  • Air Force officials lift rated requirement for air liaison officers

    Air Force officials announced Jan. 7 the removal of the air liaison officer rated requirement, allowing any company grade officer, accession candidate or enlisted Airman the possibility of a career change.ALOs, once drawn strictly from fighter, bomber and air battle manager communities, now have the

  • Secretary Gates outlines 'Don't Ask' repeal process

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Jan. 6 described the Pentagon's three-step process for preparing to allow gays to serve openly in the military services.At a Pentagon news conference with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary Gates updated reporters on the

  • Defense official outlines pay freeze details

    Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said.Pasquale M. Tamburrino Jr., the deputy under secretary of defense for

  • 14th Weapons Squadron welcomes new commander

    The 14th Weapons Squadron will welcome a new commander Jan. 14. Here is a little more information about him. Name/Rank: Lt. Col. David Hanson Organization: 14th Weapons SquadronHometown: Auburn, Ala.Off-duty time is for: Family, friends, fitness, faith and fun.Previous Assignments:-Operations

  • 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