Hurlburt Field to host Open House April 21

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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  Hurlburt Field will be hosting a Team Hurlburt Open House April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing the public with an inside look at the 1st Special Operations Wing mission assets as well as have food, fun and entertainment available.

The Open House will feature several types of aircraft, and various other static displays from across base as well as kid-centered activities. All traffic will need to enter through the East Gate off of Martin Luther King Blvd.

Additionally, all attendees are subject to search and the following items will not be allowed through the gates:

No drugs, guns, knives, coolers, back packs, pets and large purses.

"Since February 2003, our people and assets have steadily deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, defining the Air Commando spirit every step of the way," said Col. Jim Slife, commander of 1st Special Operations Wing. "Although we have wrapped up our involvement in Iraq, we remain engaged in operations around the globe and vigilant in the defense of our country's freedom. We are grateful to our local community for all their support and concern as we continue to be engaged globally. Events like this are just one of the ways we are helping ease that strain by providing families an activity that members of all ages can enjoy."