February focuses on child dental health

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance brings together dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, adults, caregivers, teachers and many others. Healthy teeth and

Airmen mentor future officers

Seven Hurlburt Airmen receive prestigious medals

Seven adventures which started out in the blazing heat of Iraq ended in the brisk chill of Northwest Florida Jan. 25 when seven Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Mission Support Group were awarded three Bronze Stars and four Air Force Combat Action Medals. Senior Master Sgt. Martin Cortez, and

Tax time tips: Gather all necessary documentation

The base tax center is now open in Bldg. 90210, Room 231, and is available to Hurlburt personnel through April 15. Individuals filing with the 1040EZ form are being seen on a walk-in basis, but only through Jan. 25. Starting Jan. 28, anyone wishing to use the services at the tax center must have an

Hurlburt Airmen get their kicks on the All-Air Force soccer team

Two Hurlburt Field Airmen were selected for the All-Air Force soccer team Jan. 18 at the Air Force soccer trials at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Brendan Greenaway, 20th Special Operations Squadron, and Peter Miller, 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, will travel to North Carolina

Four Hurlburt Airmen STEP to next level

Four Airmen from Hurlburt Field were given a reason to celebrate Jan. 11 because they were selected for promotion under the Air Force Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. Staff Sgts. Becky McNee, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Operations Squadron, and Kenneth Webb, 1st Special Operations

Major construction ongoing in Aderholt gym

The place smells of dust and must, and the walls, ceiling and floors are stripped bare. The only thing that looks complete in the Aderholt Fitness Center is the pristine basketball court. More than a three months along, renovations in the Aderholt gym has the heating/air conditioning system's guts

Can't we just drive it instead?

Turn off the lights or get "ticketed"

"Turn the lights out ... it's time to leave!" Undoubtedly, this order is given in households across America every morning as families are leaving their homes on their way to work and school, but quite often this message is forgotten when people are leaving the office for the day. "We need to

Retired general recounts how faith aided his career

More than 70 people crowded a small meeting room at the base chapel to hear retired Gen. Charles Horner speak at the monthly Faith in the Foxhole luncheon Jan. 17. Retirees, active duty, dependents and civilian base personnel of varying ages enjoyed a catered lunch while listening to General Horner