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  • Intramural season opener a homerun

    With a loud “clank” from a bat meeting a softball, and a quick three and out, the Hurlburt Field Intramural Softball league began with the 25th Intelligence Squadron facing the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, April 6, 2015.This year’s season will boast 16 teams and will be played

  • Air Commandos stay fit to fight with eye exams

    The 1st Special Operations Medical Group provides the highest quality medical care, community and workplace medical surveillance, and preventive medicine to more than 20,000 beneficiaries. The medical group promotes and maintains the health of approximately 8,900 base personnel to ensure a vital and

  • LRS Airmen supply the parts that keep Ospreys flying

    The 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron is comprised of eight flights providing total support to the 1st Special Operations Wing and associate units by meeting a full spectrum of logistic needs through the efficient supply of material and fuels, the expert management and maintenance

  • 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 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

  • 1st SOLRS maintains oldest vehicle on Hurlburt

    The 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight manages a fleet of a approximately 600 base-wide vehicles and trains all vehicle control officers. This flight shoulders the responsibility of keeping the wing's vehicle fleet in service at all times.

  • Air Commandos welcome new commander

    Col. Sean Farrell assumed command of the 1st Special Operations Wing here Jan. 6.Col. Bill West relinquished command to Farrell, the former commander of the 27th Special Operations Group at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.Farrell is no stranger to Florida. He was born on Eglin Air Force Base, earned his

  • Air Commandos get sized up at the FAC

    Staff Sgt. Jesse Tucker, Fitness Assessment Cell NCO in-charge, checks in Airmen for an official fitness assessment at the Aderholt Fitness Center on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 31, 2014. The Air Force uses an overall composite fitness score based on aerobic fitness, body composition and muscular