Articles

  • Volunteers save Hurlburt Field more than $2 million in 2009

    Thirty individuals and three groups were recognized for their selfless service during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Soundside Club April 27.All together, these active duty, retired, civilian and family-member volunteers gave 117,397 hours of their time to more than 40 local

  • Book reading tells a larger story during military child month

    Nearly 100 children and their families attended the Military Child Education Coalition's "Tell Me a Story" program hosted by the Airman & Family Readiness Center's School Liaison Program at the Hurlburt Field Youth Center April 25. The story, "Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot" by Margot Theis Raven,

  • AFSOC bases to open Internet access to social media sites

    Air Force Special Operations Command bases will gain access to social media sites May 5. With increased to Internet sites, AFSOC leaders say it's important Airmen always keep Operations Security, network protection, and professionalism at the forefront.In today's age of Internet media, Airmen have

  • "To you all, from us all, for having the guts to try"--30 years later

    Men and women from across Team Hurlburt, both past and present, gathered at the Hurlburt Field Airpark to honor and remember the 30th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw in a ceremony April 29.Operation Eagle Claw, conducted April 24, 1980, was a complex mission to rescue 52 U.S. citizens held

  • Library adds tree to collection for Arbor Day

    Although Hurlburt Field's maple tree population may have only grown by one, the tree's significance will continue to be appreciated long after its planting at a ceremony at the base library April 28. The base library and the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with wing

  • Staff Sgt. Joseph Liccini

    "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. Joseph Liccini, 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, was selected for this week's spotlight.Name: Staff Sgt. Joseph LicciniUnit:

  • Holocaust survivor to share memories at Hurlburt Field observance

    Hurlburt Field will commemorate the Holocaust with its annual Holocaust Remembrance ceremony on May 4. Holocaust survivor Herman Snyder will be the guest speaker for the event that takes place at 1:30 p.m. at the Commando Auditorium, Bldg. 90230. The ceremony is open to military ID cardholders, and

  • SNCO's selfless leadership earns Sijan Award

    A vehicle operations superintendent from the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron received the Lance P. Sijan Award in a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes April 21. Senior Master Sgt. Jesse Schraner, 1st SOLRS deployments and distribution superintendent, was the senior

  • Capt. Michael Shahen

    "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Capt. Michael Shahen, 9th Special Operations Squadron pilot, was selected for this week's spotlight.Name: Capt. Michael Shahen IIIUnit: 9th Special Operations

  • Hurlburt welcomes new squadron commander

    The newly reactivated 34th Special Operations Squadron and the 1st Special Operations Wing welcomed a new squadron commander April 9. Lt. Col. Justin Hoffman comes to the 34th SOS from its sister unit, the 319th SOS.Name/Rank: Lt. Col. Justin HoffmanTitle: 34th Special Operations Squadron