Articles

  • 1 SOHMXS changes name, keeps unique mission

    Individuals hoping to find the 1st Special Operations Helicopter Maintenance Squadron may be busy for awhile. Perhaps forever. The 1 SOHMXS was redesignated the 801st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during a ceremony in Freedom Hangar June 19. "We stand today as the 801st AMXS, with two complimentary

  • Airmen rescue kittens inside wall

    The 505th Command and Control Wing may not be known for search and rescue, but when a litter of kittens was trapped in a wall, wing members knew just what to do. Bruce Chappell heard a cat early June 22 as he sat at his desk in Building 90005, but he couldn't tell where the sound was coming from.

  • Several Hurlburt Field personnel win big for being big

    Airman 1st Class Ryan Baker is an example of what hard work, dedication and a sincere commitment to fitness can do for Air Force personnel. And he is not alone on Hurlburt Field. Airman Baker, 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, recently swept the categories in which he was entered

  • Hurlburt Firefigher Best in Air Force

    Joining the long list of Hurlburt Field Air Force-level award winners is Mr. Mike Blakely, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron's deputy chief of Fire Emergency Services. Mr. Blakely was recently awarded the Air Force Civilian Fire Officer of the Year and is now competing at the Department

  • Water Conservation: Every Drop Counts!

    As employees of the United States Air Force, our livelihoods are funded by taxpayers' dollars. Because of this, we are expected to be good stewards of our resources. And regardless of this, it's simply the right thing to do. One resource we in the Florida Panhandle sometimes take for granted,

  • 1 SOMXS welcomes new commander

    Name/Rank: Major Felix Johnfinn Organization: 1 SOMXS Hometown: Roseau, Dominica (West Indies) Off-duty time is for: (What off-duty time?!) Time with friends Previous Assignments (last three):1. Andrews AFB 2. Kirtland AFB 3. Davis-Monthan AFB Organizational Goals: 1. Mission 2. My Boss's priorities

  • Hurlburt Field Airmen recognized with AF-level awards

    A large amount of Airman on Hurlburt Field may be walking with their heads held a little higher for a while, and with good reason. As winners continue to be announced, it is readily apparent that the Department of the Air Force does not overlook the contributions to the fight of Hurlburt Field

  • Air Force officials update uniform board decisions

    Air Force officials today announced policy updates in the 98th Virtual Uniform Board decisions posted June 10. The following provides a snapshot of approved uniform wear. Follow-on messages will be released that contain detailed guidance and instructions. All information will be incorporated into