Articles

  • Swine flu awareness and prevention

    Much has been reported in the news lately about the outbreak of human cases of the swine flu in the United States and abroad. Currently, no cases have been reported in the local area. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working closely with officials in states where human cases of

  • Hurlburt named best Air Force installation

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley announced today that Hurlburt Field is the Air Force winner of the Commander In Chief's 2009 Installation Excellence Award. The award recognizes the Air Force installation that most demonstrates innovative programs which create and sustain excellent base

  • Enjoy spring break, alcohol responsibly

    Spring break offers young adults a great opportunity to enjoy time off from school or work, spend time with family and friends and relax. In contrast, spring break is also well known for young adults traveling to party spots and engaging in risky behaviors. Yet, just because spring break is

  • Airman turns pain into positive: saving lives one swab at a time

    Eleven-year-old Sergio Rodriguez will forever be smiling in front of the Christmas tree. He smiles from inside his frame on his family's living room wall. And he never leaves his parents' wallets. But pictures aren't the only way Master Sgt. David Rodriguez and Diane Rodriguez remember their son,

  • New PCS In-Processing Voucher Procedures

    The days of waiting weeks to complete a PCS In-processing voucher for active duty Air Force members will soon become a thing of the past! Beginning Apr. 10, Hurlburt Field personnel will start using the Permanent Change of Station In-Processing System (PIPS) and file their PCS financial documents

  • Legacy of Valor

    The Medal of Honor is the highest award for heroism in military action this nation can bestow upon a member of its armed forces. George Washington started it all in 1782. Sacrifices at Bunker Hill, Lexington and Valley Forge had won independence for the United States and brought honor to Washington.

  • Monster Mash a smash with ALS class

    Students of Airman Leadership School class 09-D are just a few days from graduation. For more than a month, these 59 Airmen have learned about several critical skills required for effective leadership. And those new skills were put to the test Mar. 17 during the ALS Monster Mash Challenge. Finishing

  • Air Force mourns the loss of first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

    Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died today in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator... and a leader with vision well