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  • Hornets stung by Medics 15-14

    Chad Barth’s bases-loaded line drive drove in the winning run for the 16th Medical Squadron in intramural softball action Tuesday night. The medics won 15-14 behind three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to come back from a six-run deficit after giving up nine runs to the 20th Special

  • One Air Force family’s story on autism

    By now most of you have seen the awesome film footage of Jason McElwain, the 18-year-old team trainer, who was given the chance to dress out with the seniors for the basketball team’s final game. From obscurity, he went on to hit six three-pointers in the last minutes of the game. The true miracle

  • Dagger Point: Major Edwards shares his experience of getting shot down

    (Dagger Point is a multi-part series focusing on Air Commando history.) On April 12, 2004, Maj. Steven Edwards was the flight lead of a two-ship formation of MH-53s on a resupply mission enroute to Fallujah, Iraq. While on their way, they had to stop at a landing zone to deliver ammunition. The

  • Arbor Day celebrated on base

    Arbor Day was celebrated March 30 in the courtyard of the Riptide Fitness Center with a tree planting ceremony. “More than 1,000 trees were destroyed on base in the past few years,” said Phillip Pruitt, 16th Civil Engineer Squadron. “The hurricanes devastated our tree population, and we’re trying to

  • Horseman wins big on “Wheel”

    A 823rd RED HORSE Squadron Airman had two reasons to celebrate Wednesday at J.R. Rocker’s. Capt. Charri Witucki pinned on her newly earned rank and viewed her appearance on Wheel of Fortune with her squadron and family. She won second place on the show with a total of $12,200. After auditioning for

  • Hurlburt Airmen provide input on new uniforms

    The new Airman Battle Uniform has been finalized and is ready for production, thanks in part to 44 Airmen from Hurlburt Field who have been wear testing the uniforms. Many factors were considered in developing the final uniform selection, with the concern for Airmen being at the top of the list,

  • Smart card logon soon required

    By July 31, the primary method for logging onto standard unclassified Air Force networks will be the smart card logon. A smart card is the standard Department of Defense identification card, also known as a common access card. Air Force Special Operations Command requires 100 percent compliance by

  • Airman continues to recover after accident

    The 16th Maintenance Squadron Airman involved in a freak accident Feb. 13 in Fayetteville, N.C., continues to recover from his injuries. Airman 1st Class Gerald Winn, a C-130 fuels systems specialist, was struck in the head by a falling utility pole in a restaurant parking lot after a garbage truck

  • Motorcycle safety policy change high priority at Hurlburt Field

    The 16th Special Operations Wing Safety Office announced a change in the motorcycle safety class policy March 22. The new policy is in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 6055.4, which states before operation of any motorcycle, personnel shall successfully complete an approved rider or