Families celebrate annual Hobo Night

During the last week of October, it's not uncommon to see ghouls, goblins and skeletons, but over at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, a different sort of character was in the spotlight Oct. 26 as they celebrated their annual Hearts Apart Hobo Night. And instead of witches brew, one could find

Be afraid ... be very afraid

Sponsoring guests on base requires coordination

If you are planning a special event on base or would like to sponsor visitors, there are a few steps to keep in mind. Those who have been issued a Department of Defense ID card may authorize visitors onto the base. Contractors assigned sponsor privileges, identified by the word "CON/ESCORT" on the

RED HORSE does it all

The 823rd RED HORSE Squadron isn't named that way because they display a ferocious red galloping horse on everything they own. The name is actually an acronym that stands for Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer. In the mid-1960s, the Air Force lacked the engineering

Eagles, Chiefs continue battle on softball field

Oct. 15 was an eventful day at Hurlburt Field. Airmen from units across the base and their dependents gathered around the softball fields by the Aderholt Fitness Center. The most prestigious award that can be bestowed upon a unit by any Air Force Fitness and Sports Program, the Commander's Trophy,

CFC going strong, still needs donations

On Oct. 16, the Hurlburt Field Combined Federal Campaign committee held its annual mid-campaign rally. A large group of Airmen gathered on that rainy morning in the base exchange to share this festivity. Typically the event has focused on the campaign's progress and the recognition of outstanding

1st SOMDSS keeps clinic running

A lot goes into running a base clinic, and people often forget there are quite a few folks working behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. The 1st Special Operations Medical Support Squadron does just that - they keep the clinic running like a well-oiled machine. The squadron, which

Medication safety vital to good health

Today's medications are powerful and complex agents that should be used carefully to ensure a faster recovery and better health. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians do much more than put pills in a bottle. Pharmacists are experts on the thousands of medications available today, how each one works

Reach for the stars when buying electronic gadgets

The economic boom in our consumer-oriented society, the growth of new technologies and the changing workforce - more people working from home - have dramatically increased the number of products that require power in the average home. Most of today's homes sport multiple computers, printers, faxes,

EOD Airmen awarded Bronze Stars

Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen are a noble breed. The lifesaving feats they accomplish on a daily basis are to them, just a part of the job. They don't really brag about what they do, and when asked, they don't think they're heroes. The Air Force, however, sees it differently. On Oct. 15, two