Articles

  • FSS strives to meet professional and personal goals with "one stop" shopping

    June 20, 2009 marks the first anniversary of the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron at Hurlburt Field. The 1st SOFSS is a result of combining the mission support squadron with the services squadron. This historic merger of organizations streamlined processes, increased efficiencies,

  • 15th SOS welcomes new commander

    Name/Rank: Lt. Col. David Diehl Organization: 15th Special Operations Squadron Hometown: Tampa, Florida Off-duty time is for: Recuperation...with family, friends or a pair of running shoes. Previous Assignments (last three): Joint Staff J-7, Pentagon Army Command and General Staff College, Fort

  • Spectres begin their journey to a new home

    Seeing a C-130 Spectre gunship rolling down the strip is a common occurrence here. So common, in fact, that often the sight of the aircraft taking off does not draw the attention of most personnel on base. To many, it is just another routine training exercise in progress for one of the busiest

  • Tree Circle to inspire, remind for years to come

    In April of 1872, J. Morton Sterling, an agriculturist and nature lover, spear headed an effort to plant over a million trees in the rugged Northwest Territory. Today, the observance of Arbor Day varies throughout the United States due to various planting schedules. However, the day is still held

  • Relief coming soon for Airmen affected by housing slump

    Servicemember and federal employee homeowners relocating for their job are among groups of Airmen expected to soon have access to the Homeowners Assistance Program. Legislation passed in February allows the Secretary of Defense to make a determination to temporarily expand assistance to homeowners

  • Operation Change Out big success

    In a joint effort between the U. S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Energy, all 64 major Air Force installations across the country have signed up for a national campaign known as Operation Change Out. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Department of Energy and the

  • 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