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  • Uniform changes begin Oct. 1

    Airmen can expect to see some changes to their uniform standards effective Oct. 1. The changes originated from the 98th Virtual Uniform Board's decisions in 2008 and will be included into AFI 36-2903. The following are some of the changes that go into effect Oct. 1: -- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX

  • Airman 1st Class Sterling Williams

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Airman 1st Class Sterling Williams, 1st Special Operations Support Squadron aviation resource manager, was selected for this week's spotlight.  Name: Airman 1st Class

  • 34th SOS pilot takes top spot at Air Force half-marathon

    Although not as fast as the aircraft he flies, a PC-12 pilot from the 34th Special Operations Squadron blasted past the competition in the men's half marathon during the 2010 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17-18. Capt. Ben Payne finished the 13.1-mile race in a

  • 1st SOLRS receives thousands of barrels of fuel via barge

    For the first time in nearly a year, the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron received nearly half a million gallons, or nearly 12,000 barrels, of jet fuel delivered by a sea-faring barge off the Sound at Hurlburt Field, Sept. 17. The squadron's fuels management flight did not receive

  • Base treats retirees during Air Force birthday weekend

    Hundreds of military retirees and their spouses had their cholesterol checked, received tips on achieving healthier lifestyles and took part in special sidewalk sales during the 1st Special Operations Wing Commander's Retiree Appreciation Day at the Hurlburt Field Base Exchange and Commissary Sept.

  • Medics train to be deployment ready

    As gunshot smoke, moans and groans filled the air, a team of two Independent Duty Medical Technicians, one physician assistant and one pararescueman ran to the rescue of nine patients played mostly by 6th Special Operations Squadron members at a training exercise conducted at the Eglin Range, Sept.

  • Base remembers POW/MIAs during ceremony

    Under the wing of a C123-K Provider and the American and Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flags waving in the morning light, Air Commandos, civilians and their family members paid their respects to fellow Airmen who were held as prisoners of war or are missing in action during a remembrance

  • New honorary commanders welcomed during banquet

    Leadership from the 1st Special Operations Wing saluted their newest civilian counterparts as part of the Honorary Commanders Program during a banquet at Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Sept. 17. Hurlburt Field commanders were paired with local community leaders as part of a year-long program to

  • Air Commandos celebrate Air Force's 63rd birthday

    The Air Commandos celebrated the Air Force's 63rd birthday with camaraderie and a special meal at the Riptide Dining Facility at Hurlburt Field, Sept. 17. The event honored the anniversary of the Air Force becoming its own branch of the U.S. military on Sept.18, 1947. During his keynote remarks,

  • Miami HEAT to hold training camp at Hurlburt Field

    The Miami HEAT basketball team will conduct their pre-season training camp here beginning Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Each year, NBA teams travel to different locations in order to conduct pre-season training camps in preparation for the upcoming season. This year, the Miami HEAT requested the use of