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  • AFSOC helps USSOCOM celebrate 20 years

    The Air Force Special Operations Command credo promises that the Air Commandos will deliver "Special Operations power any time, any where." Evidently that also includes birthday parties - U.S. Special Operations Command's 20th anniversary celebration held April 23-27 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.,

  • Hurlburt sets rules for motorized scooters

    Recently, the use of motorized scooters on base has increased. As of now, Hurlburt Field doesn't have specific rules or regulations for the motorized scooter. Therefore, the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron will enforce the State of Florida rules and regulations. Many of the smaller

  • Hurlburt youth ask: “Got trees?”

    Children at the Hurlburt Field Youth Center celebrated Arbor Day April 27 by presenting a play, creating art and planting a tree. Their goal was to educate the public about the effects of littering and the impact we all have on the environment. "It's an opportunity for each kid to get involved and

  • Focusing on tomorrow today

    The day an Airman becomes a Non-Commissioned Officer is a significant milestone in one's enlisted career. Along with young troops to supervise and lead come many other responsibilities. But there is a support group out there to help. Focus 56 is named for the E-5 and E-6, staff and technical

  • Auto repair database keeps cars road ready

    Experience the Hurlburt Field Library's free tool for do-it-yourself vehicle repair. The Auto Repair Reference Center is available online through the library's Web site and makes it easy for beginning or advanced mechanics to do-it-themselves. For many years, libraries have circulated auto repair

  • Senior airman convicted of BAH theft

    An Airman was tried by general court-martial April 17-18 for larceny of nearly $12,000 in basic allowance for housing and for making a false official statement to commit the crime. Senior Airman April Hill, 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, was convicted of both crimes by a panel of officer

  • Most highly decorated living veteran to speak at library

    Retired Col. George "Bud" Day, a 34-year military veteran, was a prisoner-of-war. He received nearly 70 military decorations and awards, more than 50 of which were for combat valor. The most notable of his award is the Congressional Medal of Honor, presented to him by President Gerald Ford. And at 2