Articles

  • Hurlburt DFACs get evaluated

    A team of evaluators for the John L. Hennessy Award visited Hurlburt’s two dining facilities Feb. 9 and 10, here.The team evaluated the Riptide and Reef Dining Facility management effectiveness, force readiness support, food quality, employee and customer relations, resource conservation and

  • 1st SOLRS Air Commando wins trophy

    Master Sergeant James Albanesi received the General Lew Allen, Jr., Trophy for 2014, Feb. 27, 2015, at the Pentagon in recognition of his outstanding contributions while assigned as the Forward Area Refueling Point Manager at the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, on Hurlburt

  • Education center conducts needs assessment survey

    The Base Education and Training Section is conducting an educational needs assessment survey March 2 through 16 in order to assess the needs of Hurlburt Airmen regarding off-duty education courses offered on base. The survey addresses current educational goals and whether or not the current on-base

  • Sheep dog herds birds

    Hurlburt Field strives to be good stewards of natural resources, but sharing the skies with our winged friends can be hazardous. It takes a special team to keep the flightline as safe as possible for all birds, manufactured and living. At Hurlburt Field, the Bird and Wildlife Strike Hazard program

  • A1C John C. Vincent ALS graduates new class of supervisors

    A1C John C. Vincent Airman Leadership School graduated Class 15-B on Feb. 12 at the Soundside Club on Hurlburt Field, Fla. SrA Matthew Ryan from the 11th Intelligence Squadron was presented the John L. Levitow Award as the top-performing student. SrA James Cowan from the 25th Intelligence Squadron

  • Why wait? Use the Kerwood Gate

    Drivers can avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic after work with one small change. Instead of exiting the base through the main gate, use the Kerwood Gate.The Kerwood Gate, located on Kerwood Road, is accessible using Howie Walters Road, which is behind the base exchange and commissary.“I love that the

  • Recycled Christmas trees help Hurlburt's marine life

    The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron recycled Christmas trees in order to utilize resources effectively. 1st SOCES placed the trees at the bottom of Gator Lakes to provide a suitable habitat for marine life.

  • 1st SOCES updates fire safety system

    Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron life safety section update a building's fire system on Hurlburt Field. All buildings on base must meet local fire codes.

  • ACC commander visits the 505th

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, visited the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 4, 2015.During his visit, Carlisle toured the 505th CCW along with the ACC Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, in order to familiarize himself

  • STTS ride on

    Airmen from the Special Tactics Training Squadron learn how to drive a variety of all-terrain vehicles during advanced tactical vehicle training at Eglin Range, Fla., Feb. 1-4, 2014. The STTS trains special operations forces, including combat controllers and special tactics pararescuemen, for rapid