Articles

  • Random drug testing is random

    "Hello, you have just been selected for random urinalysis." Common words for some military members and not so for others. As a recent augmentee selected to assist the Hurlburt Field Drug Demand Reduction Program, I have gained a new perspective on how random urinalysis is given and the validity of

  • FM transformation underway

    The Air Force Financial Management transformation currently underway is the greatest single change in the organization's 60-year history. "We, and all of Air Force Financial Management, are transforming the way we conduct business to better provide expert decision support and analysis to commanders

  • Commando doc wins AF award

    A flight surgeon with the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron won an Air Force-level award. Capt. Ryan Freeland was awarded the Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year for 2006 during a ceremony in New Orleans, La. "Captain Freeland's contributions have been exemplary, reflecting the highest

  • Base civilian wins top award

    The Air Force recently named four civilians from the more than 140,000 they employ as the best of the best. Among the recipients of the 2007 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employees of the Year was one of Hurlburt's own. David Smart, a heavy equipment operator with the 1st

  • 3rd SOS takes over ACC assets

    May 31 marked a historic day for Air Force Special Operations Command as the 3rd Special Operations Squadron, located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., absorbed equipment and personnel from Air Combat Command. The 3rd SOS currently employs the MQ-1 Predator in support of Special Operations Forces in

  • 4th SOS named AFSOC best

    The 4th Special Operations Squadron was selected as the Air Force Special Operations Command Outstanding Special Operations Squadron of the Year for 2006. Lt. Gen. Michael Wooley, AFSOC commander, presented the award to members of the 4th SOS at a ceremony Monday. "Congratulations on a job extremely

  • New storm water drain markers important to base

    This year, approximately 150 storm drain markers have been installed on inlets in the residential areas on base. These shiny, brass discs bear the image of a crab and the message, "No dumping, drains to waterway." These marked storm drain inlets are "entrances" to the storm drainage system, which is

  • UCI success requires preparation, awareness

    Unit Compliance Inspections show commanders how well their personnel are complying with public law, Department of Defense regulations and Air Force instructions. UCIs enable commanders to improve their units by assessing how well the "rules" are being followed. All unit members should be aware of

  • 3rd SOS absorbs ACC equipment, personnel

    May 31 marked a historic day for Air Force Special Operations Command as the 3rd Special Operations Squadron, located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., absorbed equipment and personnel from Air Combat Command.Click here to view the video of the full story.