Hurlburt Field has had a recent spike in the number of bear sightings throughout the installation. It is imperative to always take proper preventive measures to ensure that humans and bears maintain a peacful coexistence. Use caution when having food outside, whether it be in trash cans, pet food bowls, or other areas. Doing so will greatly lessen the chance of a close encounter with the critters. This bear aware tip is courtesy of the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron. (photo courtesy of Kristal Walsh)