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May 12, 2025
Hurlburt kicks off Police Week 2025

The 1st Special Operations Wing kicked off Police Week today atHurlburt Field, Florida, bringing together Airmen and families to honor those who serve in lawenforcement.Throughout the week, Hurlburt’s defenders will take part in memorial events, team challengesand community outreach to show what it
May 6, 2025
Precision under pressure: Behind the mission with Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen

At Hurlburt Field, Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians make sure aircrew have the gear they need. From flotation devices to communication systems, they help keep missions safe from start to finish.AFE technicians inspect and prepare gear not only before mobilization, but they assess and reset
Feb. 21, 2025
Beyond the base: Security Forces preps for emerging threats

Through rigorous Field Training Exercises, or FTX, security forces Airmen at Hurlburt Field confront realistic threats that test their endurance, hone their skills and fortify their preparation for actual combat situations.Their quarterly FTX's are an essential part of the unit’s ongoing efforts to
Dec. 1, 2023
You are not alone: Hurlburt’s SAPR team aims to help 24/7/365

Availability and confidentiality are a top priority for all U.S. Air Force helping agencies, but especially for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team members.The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program is an initiative spanning across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, with the
Nov. 27, 2023
Hurlburt engineers hold bivouac on Tyndall

The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron embarked on a mission to enhance its operational readiness through a 96-hour bivouac field training exercise at the Tyndall Air Force Base Silver Flag training site, starting Nov. 6, 2023.
Aug. 11, 2023
AFSOC, NATO partners train together during Emerald Warrior Spiral

Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron and Polish Joint Terminal Attack Controllers participated in dry-fire and live-fire training near Hurlburt Field, Florida, August 1-3, 2023. Emerald Warrior Spiral works to integrate
April 2, 2023
A ‘Talon Standard’ sendoff: 15th SOS crews deliver final MC-130H to boneyard

On Sunday, April 2, members of the Talon community gathered at Hurlburt Field, to see MC-130H, Tail Number 89-0280, take off for the last time. As members of the 15th Special Operations Squadron prepared for takeoff, families, friends and former MC-130H crew joined them to say goodbye to the
March 14, 2023
Hurlburt ADAPT offers stress management tips

In today’s demanding, fast-paced and responsibility-filled society, a person should consider attaining and sustaining a state of self-awareness to reduce the potential of becoming excessively stressed.Stress is the body’s response to a perceived threat to prepare the body for fight or flight. The
Sept. 14, 2022
Questions left unanswered: The unsettling reality of suicide

When it comes to the topic of suicide, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Tilden realizes that he may never find answers.
Sept. 1, 2022
Hurlburt EOD among first to deploy new robotics system

The base is among the first in the U.S. Air Force to deploy a new Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot platform, the L3Harris T7 Multi-Mission Robotics System.

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