Local community organizes shrimp boil for dorm residents

More than 100 Airmen and civilians peeled boiled shrimp, listened to country music and played Frisbee golf during a Dorm Residents Appreciation Picnic at the Community Park Oct. 28. The event was organized by the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce to show their support for Airmen residing in

Two Commandos direct lighting, sound for Tops in Blue

More than 250 people attended the Tops in Blue performance at Freedom Hangar Oct. 27. But the audience would not have seen or heard the show as well as they did without the technical skills and direction of two Hurlburt Field Airmen. Senior Airmen Aaron Elliott and Blake Whilden are lighting and

Hurlburt Field servicemembers and employees may be eligible for housing assistance

Local servicemembers struggling to pay their mortgages because of a host of military-specific circumstances have relief on the way. In February, $555 million was allotted from the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the economic stimulus package, to assist military

First Lady Brings Message of Gratitude to Eglin, Hurlburt Airmen

The 46th Maintenance Group's Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit hangar on Eglin Air Force Base played host to First Lady Michelle Obama as she addressed more than 1000 Eglin and Hurlburt Field Airmen on Oct 15. Nearly 250 Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen and their families were in attendance

Air Commandos take advantage of relief efforts to further partnerships

After a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Padang, Indonesia different nations around the world quickly offered assistance. Unknown by most, on Oct. 2 the first foreign military aircraft to deliver humanitarian aid to the affected region would be a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130P Combat

Hurlburt community races at Commando 5k run

Brothers in arms march for cause

Five states, 12 men, 13 batons, 24 pairs of boots, 600 pounds carried, more than 800 miles traveled all for one cause - honoring special tactics Airmen who sacrificed their lives in combat. Special tactics Airmen from Hurlburt Field, and across the special operations forces community, embarked on a

73 SOS Airmen return home

A C-130W taxied to a stop and as the doors of the tail ramp opened Airmen, assigned to the 73rd Special Operations Squadron, clad in tan flight suits, made their way off the aircraft. Minutes passed as spectators, wing leadership and families awaited the arrival of a C-17 Globemaster III, carrying

Cannon's EMT Rodeo branded a success

The fall season offers football, falling leaves and beautiful scenery. Lesser known during this time of the year is the annual Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo, hosted Oct. 2 by the 27th Special Operations Medical Group, now in its third year here. Since its inaugural in 2007, Cannon's EMT Rodeo

Two WWII Airmen speak at Hurlburt Field

Two retired Airmen distinguished for their heroics during World War II spoke about their careers and answered audience questions during the Air Commando Heritage Symposium at the Air Force Special Operations Training Center auditorium at Hurlburt Field Oct. 9. Retired Maj. Gen. John Alison, deputy