Investing In Our Next Generation: Air Commandos partner with FWBHS football program to build expert teams

The Fort Walton Beach High School Vikings football team recently took part in a three-day Youth Athletic Camp in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force's Air Commandos at Hurlburt Field, Florida.The camp, organized in partnership with Hurlburt Field’s school liaison, Ms. Lacey Allen, and the Okaloosa

MST operations in HUREX

Airmen assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida conducted evacuation procedures to Keesler AFB, Mississippi in participation of a hurricane response exercise. HUREXs play an integral role in ensuring that personnel are properly equipped with the knowledge necessary to conduct safe and timely operations

Humanitarian reassignment; searching for hope amidst my father's cancer diagnosis

It was the middle of June in Florida, the air was humid and the silence of the hospital waiting room clung to the air, its invisible arms providing a fragile shield of solace amidst the uncertainty.

SAFE Program: bridging the gap between first responders and citizens with disabilities

In January of this year, the Okaloosa County and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Offices launched a groundbreaking initiative known as the SAFE Program. The program aims to enhance communication and cooperation between first responders and individuals with disabilities, ultimately ensuring the safety

High school football scrimmage fosters community, relationships at the 1 SOW

Hurlburt concealed carry policy remains unchanged

Despite the Florida law change, the carrying of concealed firearms on Hurlburt Field will still be prohibited until further notice.

Hurlburt Airmen celebrate 100 Years of air refueling, refuel over Emerald Coast, Pensacola

Air refueling, also known as aerial refueling, was first demonstrated on June 27, 1923, by the United States Army Air Service when a De Haviland DH-4B passed 75 gallons of gasoline through a hose to another DH-4B flying beneath it. This was the first air-to-air refueling using a gravity-flow hose.

Hurlburt Field hosts first-ever Air Commando Invitational with regional football teams

The event aimed to bring together players to hone their skills against other talent in the area, build upon long-standing relationships between Hurlburt Field and community schools and introduce participants and their families to Air Force Special Operations Command and the United States Air Force.

Hurlburt ADAPT notes responsible choices

The ADAPT Program provides a wide range of prevention education, outreach, evaluation, counseling and treatment services to active duty military members.

Hurlburt Field Honorary Commanders change command, welcome new community leaders

Base leadership welcomed their local community counterparts as part of the 2023-2024 Honorary Commander Program here, May 31.