Articles

  • Halloween tips from the 1 Special Operations Dental Squadron

    Halloween will be here shortly and we all know that Halloween, to most children, means candy. Are your kids already planning on how much candy they will be getting this year? To help keep cavities away and maintain your childrens' good dental health this Halloween, remember to have them brush and

  • Energy conservation is everyone’s responsibility

    Did you know the U.S. Air Force is the largest user of energy in the federal government? In 2007, the AF spent $7 billion on energy, with 81 percent of that was spent on jet fuel while $1 billion was spent to power Air Force bases. Here at Hurlburt, more than $9 million were spent on energy to power

  • Hurlburt intel units win AF level awards

    Two intelligence units at Hurlburt Field have been named Best Intelligence Unit in their respective categories. Lt. General David Deptula, the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, presented the awards on a visit to Hurlburt Field Oct. 14 to both the 1st

  • 16th SOS celebrates 40th anniversary, embarks on new adventure

    The 16th Special Operations Squadron is having a busy year. Not only are they in the midst of celebrating their 40th anniversary, they are also preparing for their impending move to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The anniversary celebrates not only the 16 SOS, but also the 40th anniversary of

  • Engineer bids farewell to 30 years of PAVE LOW

    He's just an everyday sort of guy, working toward his second retirement and looking forward to the golden years. He doesn't stand out in a crowd. In fact, many people have probably walked past him without a second thought, never realizing they were standing next to history. Retired Senior Master

  • Political Checklist 2008

    With the 2008 elections before us, all active-duty military members, including Air Force Reservists performing inactive duty for training and National Guardsmen while in Title 10 status, should be aware of limitations and restrictions on their support of partisan political activities. The Department

  • Hurlburt Airmen selected for All-Air Force softball team

    Two Hurlburt Commandos dutifully represented the wing as players on the all-Air Force slow-pitch softball team at the recent all-services tournament in Pensacola.The duo, Capt. Bill "Mamo" Mamourieh, 1st Special Operations Wing executive officer, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Bast, 1st Special

  • Hurlburt youth plays Tee Ball for the President

    The son of a Hurlburt Field Airman was able to do something most Americans can't even fathom...he met the President of the United States while playing Tee Ball game on the South Lawn of the White House. Eric Anderson, the 7-year-old son of Lt. Col. Leighton and Kristi Anderson, 1st Special

  • 1st SOCS named best in Air Force

    The 1st Special Operations Communication Squadron has been named best in the Air Force as the winner of the 2007 Lt. Gen. Harold W. Grant Award for Excellence in Communication. The annual award is given to the top Air Force communications and information unit for excellence in support of the Air