Articles

  • Hurlburt starts new stand-up paddle boarding class

    Raymond Stichler, Outdoor Recreation recreational aid, brings stand-up paddle boards and kayaks out of storage for the day at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 4, 2015. The Outdoor Recreation SUP class is new to Hurlburt Field this year and classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30

  • Physical Therapy provides a combat ready force

    Dr. Jennifer Hedenschoug, 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, performs range of motion exercises on Master Sgt. Michael Henry’s, 11th Intelligence Squadron current ops flight chief, knee at the physical therapy clinic on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 5, 2015. Physical

  • Motorcycle safety magnified for Air Commandos in the summer months

    The warm Florida climate is inviting to motorcycle riders due to the ability to ride year round; however, for Air Commandos who take part in the sport, this means brushing up on motorcycle safety and a refresher on the regulations set by Air Force Instruction 91-207.All military personnel, on or off

  • The Quest for Zero: Staying Safe this Summer

    Increased travel and leisure activities during summer months require increased emphasis on risk management, explained Air Force Chief of Ground Safety, Bill Parsons.Starting Memorial Day and lasting through Labor Day weekend, the Air Force participates in a campaign, "101 Critical Days of Summer"

  • REDHORSE Airmen depart for NEW HORIZONS 2015

    A C-17 Globemaster from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. sits on the flightline, May 27, 2015, from Hurlburt Field, Fla. The C-17 was loaded with 823rd RED HORSE members and medical vehicles and took off in support of NEW HORIZONS 2015, an annual event conducted to train military civil engineers and

  • 9 Special Tactics Airmen commended for reaction to Hwy 98 car accident

    Nine Airmen received Community Service Awards May 20 from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department.The commendations were for their selfless reaction of rendering aid following a multi-car accident on a major thoroughfare in west Okaloosa County.A significant crash March 3, 2015, blocked all lanes

  • Strong, tough Air Commandos bid farewell to MC-130P Combat Shadow

    The final two MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft in the Air Force landed for the last time in front of more than 400 people during an MC-130P Heritage Flight here, May 15.Aircrafts 66-0217 and 69-5819 dropped members of the 7th Special Forces Group, 24th Special Operations Wing and joint partners, who

  • NCO named 2014 Okaloosa County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

    Staff Sgt. Jason Colas, 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron security forces ground intelligence NCO in-charge, was named the 2014 Okaloosa County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year during the Okaloosa County Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch, May 12, 2015.The appreciation lunch is held