Articles

  • 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.  

  • FORE! Gator Lakes Golf Course reopens

    The Gator Lakes Golf Course reopened May 25 after a renovation project that lasted nearly seven months. The course closed down for most of last year after it suffered from drought and outdated drainage and irrigation systems, prompting a $1.1 million greens renovation project. The renovation work

  • Fill ‘er up: Keeping hydrated in chemical gear important

    For every exercise and inspection, regardless of your location, threat or status, commanders have consistently directed one action to each Airman: hydrate! As an inspection agency, the inspector general has made sure personnel know how to perform this critical necessity even while wearing that

  • Holocaust: Days of Remembrance revisited

    Almost 60 years after the Holocaust, all we can do is remember the deaths and destroyed families, the fear and the brutality. Each year's Days of Remembrance or "Yom Hashoah" call the nation to remember. The purpose of the observance is to reflect upon, learn about and never forget what happened to

  • Hurlburt teens to attend Air Force summer camps

    Five Hurlburt children have been selected to participate in various Air Force summer camps this year. Two were selected to attend the Air Force Space Academy July 29-Aug. 3 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The academy is divided into basic and advance programs and uses a

  • Hurricane season - are you ready?

    Hurricane season has begun and many residents on the Gulf Coast have experienced the impact of this natural phenomenon. Being prepared is the best way to fair the season. A hurricane is a violent storm originating over tropical or sub-tropical waters with sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or