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  • "Debt sucks" Adviser helps Airmen save money

    With Americans receiving tax refunds this time of year, many Airmen often have ideas about what to do with their new influx of money - buy new rims for their car, treat their friends to dinner or splurge on new clothes. But before they part with their cash, they may want to consider the advantages

  • 'Military Saves Week:' Every week at Hurlburt Commissary

    There were many places that retired Master Sgt. Henry Gillespie and his wife Mary could have shopped for produce. While living in the United States -- a country filled with a variety of options and competing discounts -- they instead chose to stop at the Hurlburt Field Commissary. "I like the

  • Being green saves Hurlburt major green during no-notice inspection

    Many people know that being environmentally friendly can help save a little money over time - but for units at Hurlburt Field, being eco-friendly has saved the base a lot of money.During a No-Notice Hazardous Waste Inspection by the Environmental Protection Agency Jan. 19, six Hurlburt units had the

  • Volunteers make Special Olympics an "exhilarating experience"

    The triumph over adversity, the excitement of competition and the chance to cheer for others are some of the reasons the athletes, coaches and spectators come to the Special Olympics each year. But for those who volunteered their time and efforts to make the tournament possible, they were just happy

  • Civil Engineering Squadron bids farewell to an "American patriot"

    After 29 years, 7 months and 11 days of federal service, John Carruth never thought he'd spend his last day on the job soaking wet. But when his office arranged two fire trucks to spray streams at his ceremonial send-off Jan. 29, he had an idea of what would happen next. "As I approached the rainbow

  • Saving life and limb: critical care nurse treats patients in Haiti

    The earthquake that struck Haiti Jan. 12 forever changed the lives of countless people. For many, the devastation preceded the loss of possessions or a home. For some, it also took a limb or the life of a loved one. Perhaps no one group has been more exposed to the bare humanity of the disaster than

  • Community provides clean laundry for Airmen in Haiti

    As Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Wing deployed to Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake, many of their families at Hurlburt Field wanted to show their support and contribute to their morale and well-being. With their loved ones operating in temperatures of more than 90 degrees and no running

  • Old fire department still useful for joint-county training

    When the old Hurlburt Field fire department closed last summer, many expected the building would no longer serve a purpose before being demolished. The abandoned station, constructed in 1954, had been through decades of wear and had endured many storms along the base flightline.But when retired

  • Airmen reflect on first hours of Haiti relief mission

    As many people around the world watched the aftermath of the earthquake that ravaged Haiti Jan. 12, they also saw the compassion and character of the military responders who brought humanitarian aid. Some of the first service members to land on the island were Airmen from the 1st Special Operations

  • Base generosity on display during Angel Tree program

    For many children, the holiday season is a time marked by days off from school, visits with Santa Claus and, perhaps most importantly, the presents that await them under the tree. However, there are circumstances where some children may not be able to receive what they most want on their wish lists.