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  • Hurlburt, Eglin chosen to host Operation Purple Summer Camp

    The National Military Family Association announced recently that the Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base youth programs will host Operation Purple Summer Camp this year. NMFA developed this free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially

  • Spring break tragedy easy to avoid

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

  • Hurlburt masters to become seniors

    The Air Force publicly released the 08E8 senior master sergeant selects at 8 a.m. March 12. Of the 1,284 master sergeants selected for promotion Air Force-wide, 47 are from Hurlburt Field. Congratulations to the following master sergeants: Air Force Special Operations Command Timothy Coffey Greir

  • Local AFSA chapter honors two Air Commandos

    Every year, the local chapter of the Air Force Sergeants Association recognizes the top performing Airmen at Hurlburt Field by selecting their NCO and First Term Airman of the Year. For 2007, AFSA Chapter 567 selected Staff Sgt. Jose Sanchez, 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, and

  • 39th IOS hosts generals, congressional staffers

    For some units the appearance of three general officers and a few congressional staffers from the Senate Appropriations Committee at its doorstep might be cause for concern or even panic, but for Lt. Col. Steve Ranalli, 39th Information Operations Squadron commander, and its members, it's just

  • Hurlburt majors selected for promotion

    The Air Force has announced the most recent promotions to lieutenant colonel. Nineteen officers from Hurlburt were among those selected. Congratulations to the following majors: Air Force Special Operations Command Mark Allen James Damato Fred Koegler Andrew Maas Marchal Magee James Nardo Theresa

  • AFAS offers new emergency loan

    The Air Force Aid Society launched its new Falcon Loan March 3 to encourage Airmen who need immediate financial help to seek aid from the AFAS rather than resorting to a high-interest lender. This new, interest-free loan of up to $500 is intended to help Airmen pay for basic living expenses such as