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  • If you have an emergency, call 911

    You might have seen it on Grey's Anatomy episodes: an emergency occurs that requires a prompt response. Someone calls 911 and the paramedics are on the scene in a matter of seconds. It seems like an easy thing, but for a 911 call to be successful you should provide the right information to make sure

  • ISOC class helps turn Airmen into Air Commandos

    They all come from different careers fields, but have one thing in common; they work in or with special operations. More than 1,200 students fill the U.S. Air Force Special Operations School auditoriums annually to participate in the Introduction to Special Operations course. Students spend three

  • Combat arms training keeps Airmen on target

    Legal- check. Medical-check. Ability to defend yourself and possibly save the lives of fellow Airmen in battle- check.More than 12,000 personnel from Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base and Duke Field prepare for deployments by receiving small arms training at Combat Arms Training and Maintenance

  • The strong shall stand: Falcon 86 begins training

    Editor's note: This article is part of a series detailing the trials and tribulations of the students of Tactical Air Control Party class Falcon 86 on their journey to become fully qualified Battlefield Airmen.They've only just started the third week of their 17-week class, but already two have

  • Combat rescue, special tactics officer bonus still available

    For the second year in a row, qualified special operations officers are still eligible for a maximum of $80,000 in critical skills retention bonus money if they voluntarily extend their active-duty service commitment for up to four years."With the continued high demand for combat rescue and special

  • Health plan to remain free for troops, officials emphasize

    Though Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates seeks modest premium increases for working-age military retirees who use the TRICARE Prime health plan, the benefit will remain free to service members, defense officials emphasized Jan. 7.Secretary Gates unveiled sweeping, cost-cutting initiatives Jan. 6,

  • Virtual inprocessing simplifies civilian PCS

    Revisions in the civilian permanent-change-of-station orders process at the Air Force Personnel Center are intended to save time and money, and reduce errors for hiring officials, relocating employees and personnelists, officials said.The new civilian PCS process is conducted virtually through the

  • Lose weight, get fit, stay healthy through Weight Warriors

    Every year people make New Year's resolutions to get fit and lose weight. Making the promise is easy but sticking to that goal is sometimes the hardest part, so it helps to have a plan. The Riptide Fitness Center is offering anyone with a Department of Defense identification card the opportunity to

  • Exceptional Family Member Program provides assistance to Hurlburt families

    Ms. Ruthy Srun is Hurlburt Field's new Exceptional Family Member Program family support coordinator and can be found at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Hurlburt Field is one of only 35 bases allocated the position, which started Oct. 1, 2010.The EFMP represents the Air Force's commitment to

  • AFSOC leads charge against "Nature-Deficit Disorder"

    It's four in the afternoon, and the children at Hurlburt Field are ready to play. Like many children, they have many options for their free time. Rather than watch others compete in sports on TV or emulate it through a virtual world, they're outside playing with friends amidst the shaded trees, wood