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  • Two Hurlburt Airmen die in CV-22 crash in Afghanistan

    Maj. Randell D. Voas and Senior Master Sgt. James B. Lackey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron died Apr. 8 when their CV-22 Osprey crashed in southern Afghanistan. An Army Soldier and a civilian employee also died in the crash, and several other service members were injured.The CV-22 was

  • Historic squadron's legacy continues at Hurlburt

    In a combined ceremony April 9, the 1st Special Operations Group reactivated and redesignated the 34th Troop Carrier Squadron as the 34th Special Operations Squadron and Lt. Col. Justin Hoffman was named commander, continuing a legacy that began more than 65 years ago."Due to the unprecedented

  • Fighter visits Airmen, fans at base fitness center

    A professional mixed-martial artist autographed karate belts, posed for pictures and spoke about the sport to dozens of Airmen and civilians in Hurlburt Field's Aderholt Fitness Center April 9.Hermes Franca, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt champion, who also happens to be Brazilian, visited with

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Hurlburt technical sergeants who graduated from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy April 8. Distinguished GraduatesJoey Meininger, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineering SquadronKevin Williams, 25th Intelligence SquadronGraduatesDavid Adams, 1st Special Operations

  • Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cubas

    "Tip of the Spear" is a new weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cubas, 1st Special Operations Logisitics Readiness deployments NCOIC, was selected for this week's spotlight.Name: Tech. Sgt. Alexander

  • Hundreds of children hunt for eggs at tenth annual Family Fest

    More than 2,500 people hunted for eggs, toured craft and game booths and enjoyed outdoor performance shows at the tenth annual Family Fest and Egg Hunt at the Hurlburt Field Community Park April 3.The event was coordinated by the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron and sponsoring agencies

  • BX sinks "floating checks"

    Many check-writers are familiar with the feeling of needing to immediately buy something on Friday despite not getting paid until Monday. For some, this presents no problem because they will simply "float" their checks, meaning they write a check knowing their merchant won't claim the money from

  • Soundside Lodging facility opens after two years of construction

    The newest lodging facility at Hurlburt Field, collocated with the Soundside Club, opened March 28 after two years of construction.The new facility has two floors housing 120 rooms, bringing the total of Hurlburt visiting quarters from 123 to 243. Included in the 120 rooms are seven

  • Hurlburt officers selected for promotion

    The Air Force has announced the most recent promotions to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major.  Congratulations to the following for their selection for promotion:COLONELDoyle R. Babe, Air Force Special Operations CommandSteven W. Wessberg, Air Force Special Operations CommandWilliam G. Holt, II,