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  • Hurlburt youth learn about nature through lenses

    Children from the Hurlburt youth group aide in the collection of wildlife cameras while learning about the environment. Locations on Hurlburt are randomly selected and mapped by the Smithsonian Institute, to ensure a diversity of habitats for wildlife cameras to capture over the next few months.

  • 1st SOMDG hold disease containment exercise

    On Feb. 4, 2015, a bus full of simulated sick patients arrived at the 1st Special Operations Medical Group. These patients were greeted by more than seven people dressed in white contamination suits. The Airmen from the 1st SOMDG had begun their annual disease containment plan exercise.The purpose

  • In memory of Spirit 03

    Airmen, family members and local community members gathered at Barrancas National Cemetery on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 31, to honor those who lost their lives on Spirit 03.

  • Hurlburt Pharmacy now accepts e-scripts

    Hurlburt Pharmacy now accepts electronic prescriptions from off-base providers. Electronic prescriptions are sent over a secure network immediately to the pharmacy with no need to drop off a paper prescription. Patients can request that their off-base providers send an e-prescription directly to the

  • 1 SOSFS Airman first to complete ATF Odor test

    Staff Sgt. Terrell Beasley, 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, is the first Air Force Special Operations Command military dog handler to complete the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive, National Odor Recognition Testing. NORT is familiarizing,

  • Early PT for new chiefs

    Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Caruso, Air Force Special Operations Command command chief, host the 2015 AFSOC Chiefs Orientation at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 27, 2015. AFSOC chiefs participate in an early morning physical training session for the event.

  • AFSOC medics evaluate innovative diagnostics device

    In the near future, Air Commandos may be able to provide fast blood analysis to their fellow wingmen on the battlefield.Medical personnel from the 1st Special Operations Medical Group and Air Force Special Operations Command recently began evaluating the Alere EPOC, a portable blood analyzer, on

  • BSC celebrates 50th anniversary

    The Air Force has recognized the achievements of the men and women who comprise the Biomedical Sciences Corps by designating Jan. 26 through Jan. 30 as BSC Appreciation Week. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Biomedical Sciences Corps. The BSC's roots date back to the Sanitary Corps, which

  • AFSOC Priority #3: Transform Training to Optimize Human Performance

    Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles focusing on each of the four AFSOC priorities.Air Commandos,We have some great initiatives in this command.I see them everywhere: in our squadrons, on the flight line, at home and downrange. There is dedication, innovation and true