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April 6, 2015
Maintenance group earns prestigious awards

The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group at Hurlburt Field, exemplified Air Force superior performance by earning top-maintenance honors in the 2014 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Squadron Trophy.The maintenance trophy, first awarded in 1960, is presented annually
April 3, 2015
Month of the Military Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month recognize sacrifices, increase awareness

There are approximately 1.9 million military children worldwide who face unique challenges related to military life and culture.Hurlburt is home to more than 5,500 of those 1.9 million military children.“Military children are often times forgotten when we talk about the mission, what they face and
March 30, 2015
479th Flying Training Group trains first-generation Combat Systems Officers

The 479th Flying Training Group, stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, was activated Oct. 2, 2009, and began a new training program May 5, 2010, that incorporated the legacy panel navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) and Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) skill sets into the Combat System
March 28, 2015
In memory of Chief Binnicker: Leader, Hero, Legend

Family members, friends and Airmen are mourning the loss of a true American treasure -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force #9 James C. Binnicker.More than 1,000 people gathered to celebrate his life during a ceremony at the Emerald Coast Convention Center here March 28.Everyone who spoke emphasized
March 23, 2015
Air Commandos ruck 450 miles for fallen brethren

Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Wing completed a 450-mile ruck march from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., to Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 20, 2015. This year’s ruck march was dedicated to the seven Special Operations Command Marines and four Army National Guard aircrew members that lost their
March 23, 2015
Maintence Airmen sustain C-130 radar systems

Airmen of the 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron trouble shoot a an AN/APQ 180 radar system at Hurlburt Field Fla., March 3, 2015. The 1st SOCMS provides command-wide, organizational and intermediate-level repair capability sustaining effectiveness of a variety of aircraft.
March 23, 2015
Prop shop Airmen get the engines running

The Centralized Repair Facility is responsible for building and repairing T-56 engines and C-130 propellers.
March 13, 2015
1 SOLRS loads a trailer

Vehicle operations airmen, from the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, load a trailer at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb 24, 2015. Vehicle Operations Flight provides transportation services on demand for Hurlburt Field to include Distinguished Visitor support, base taxi, flight line
March 11, 2015
Hurlburt Airman named Air Force Military Tester

Master Sgt. Daniel Drennen, 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron flight chief, was awarded the 2014 National Defense Industrial Association Air Force Military Tester of the year award at the annual NDIA Test and Evaluation conference in Springfield, VA., March 2 - 4, 2015.The award, presented to
March 11, 2015
Hurlburt A&FRC sponsors Military Saves Week

Hurlburt Field Airmen and their families had the opportunity to earn an extra $50 toward their savings account, during Military Saves Week , Feb. 23-27, at the Airman & Family Readiness Center.“We are sponsoring a "Change to Save" contest,” said Thelma Few, Airman & Family Readiness Center community

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