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June 7, 2011
17th ASOS Airmen assist residents in tornado relief efforts

Airmen provided critical aid for elderly, uninsured and disabled people who were impacted by tornadoes April 25 through 28 that tore through the southern and midwest regions of the United States.Chief Master Sgt. Mark Ericson, the Air Force tactical air command and control career field manager, said
June 7, 2011
Air Force Special Operations Command announces passing of founding Air Commando

Retired Maj. Gen. John Alison, deputy commander for the 1st Air Commando Group, died early Monday morning. He was 98-years old and is survived by his wife Kathleen "Penni," sons David and John Alison III, and three grandchildren."It is with deep sadness and respect that we mark the passing of one
June 7, 2011
Air Force Sports program helps create Hurlburt champions

Many children have a dream of growing up and competing athletically at a national- or international-level.A few Hurlburt Field Airmen reached this dream while serving their country by competing in volleyball, beach volleyball, racquetball and rugby through the Air Force Sports program.The Air Force
June 2, 2011
Japan's Foreign Minister recognizes SOF Airmen for Operation Tomodachi relief efforts

Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs recognized Airmen from the 353rd Special Operation Group and other U.S. service members stationed on Okinawa for relief efforts following the Great East Earthquake of March 11, 2011, during a visit here May 28.Foreign Minister Takeaki MATSUMOTO presented a small
May 27, 2011
Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:As we pause this Memorial Day to honor those who have died in service of our great Nation, it is also useful to
May 20, 2011
8th SOS, base honor Storm 73 Airmen each, every day

From the sounding of retreat to the flyover of two CV-22 Ospreys, scores of Air Commandos and family members joined the 8th SOS for a memorial ceremony at the Hurlburt Field Airpark May 18 to commemorate the memory of two of their fallen fellow Airmen.Maj. Randell Voas, 8th SOS evaluator pilot, and
May 18, 2011
Retired chief still impacts battlefield, honored in Hall of Honor

The retired Chief lines up his shot. He's looking at 100 yards with a strong crosswind using a Rocket Propelled Grenade launcher. His target is a 10-by-10 inch X on the door of a UH-1 helicopter. The crowd of about 100 looks in anticipation-- BOOM! Direct hit! Ret. Chief Master Sgt. William Walter
May 17, 2011
Airmen begin Warrior Games at Olympic Training Complex

Twenty-five Airmen joined nearly 200 other wounded warriors for the 2011 Warrior Games opening ceremony May 16 at the Olympic Training Complex here. The competition between all branches of service, including the Coast Guard, is in its second year and is open to service members who were injured while
May 13, 2011
Exercise Op NIMBLE RESPONSE hones AFSOC's disaster response

Responding to a simulated natural disaster, 16 Special Tactics Airmen steered their parachutes toward Field 6 on the Eglin range Wednesday. Their primary mission: open the devastated country's airfield.Within minutes of jumping out of a 1st Special Operations Wing MC-130P Shadow, the Airmen were
May 13, 2011
AFSOC to Airmen: Use Spice, may lose career

The Air Force began drug testing Airmen Feb. 22 to determine whether they are using Spice -- the street term for a range of designer synthetic-cannabinoid products. The Hurlburt Field and Cannon Air Force Base Drug Demand Reduction office's are in full compliance with the Air Force requirement and