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  • 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

  • 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