Articles

  • Old 20th SOS, XP building demolished

    The walls came down on an ancient building Dec. 6. Col. Brad Webb, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, struck the first blow against Bldg. 90736, formerly home to the 20th Special Operations Squadron and wing plans and programs organization, on the west side of the flight line. Its demolition

  • Alcohol, drugs, driving = bad idea

    On Nov. 30, President George Bush proclaimed December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month. In signing this proclamation, President Bush urged all Americans to make responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent drunk and drugged driving. Since 1981, every

  • MH-53 immortalized in Hurlburt air park

    MH-53 PAVE LOW IV helicopter 68-10928 is a worldly aircraft. It has been to Laos and across Western Europe; it has been war-worn and stuck in the mud in Thailand; it has served proudly in the desserts of Iraq. And at a ceremony Dec. 3 it found its final resting place in the Hurlburt Field air park.

  • Boxers go the distance for base visit

    World renowned boxing promoter extraordinaire Don King, five-time boxing world champion Felix "Tito" Trinidad and eight-time boxing world champion Roy Jones Jr., ignited a spark of excitement within Airmen while touring Hurlburt Field, fielding questions and signing a multitude of mementos and

  • Officials act on suggestions, aim to decrease delays

    Base officials are asking motorists to develop a new traffic pattern at the back gate. The request comes in response to commuter suggestions on improving long lines and gate delays on days when lightning prevents multiple guards from standing outside without cover. One suggestion, presented by

  • Heritage closet sells 1st SOW mementos

    The doors swung open on the 1st Special Operations Wing heritage closet Nov. 30. On sale at the closet are blankets, coins, casual shirts, T-shirts, baseball caps and glass mugs emblazoned with the 1st SOW shield. The closet is located on the second floor of Bldg. 90210 - cattycorner from the

  • Safety must be part of holiday festivities

    The holidays are here, and it's easy to get caught up with the festivities. Some people get so caught up they let their guards down and become victims of preventable accidents. Following these safety tips will allow for a safer and happier holiday. - Stay alert and be aware of surroundings - Park in

  • Hurlburt Chapel hosts Clergy Day for civilian chaplains

    The Hurlburt Field Chapel hosted a Clergy Day for 29 off-base clergymen from the local area Nov. 16. The visit was geared toward familiarizing the clergymen with the Air Force Special Operations Command mission and the role chaplains play in the Airmen's day-to-day lives. "We wanted to make the

  • Lions, tigers and AFSOC, oh my!

    There was an unusual sound at the Gulf Breeze Zoo Nov. 20. Amidst the roars of the lions and calls of the siamong monkeys, a chainsaw wailed as members of the Air Force Special Operations Forces Air Operations Center from Hurlburt Field sliced through logs as part of a unit volunteer project. "It's

  • Old friends reunite at Hurlburt

    Some old friends were recently reunited in the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park. Mike Ingrisano and Bill Prindible first met as members of the 37th Troop Carrier Squadron during World War II; their unit airdropped 82nd Airborne Division soldiers during the parachute assaults of the Normandy invasion