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Hurlburt named 2009 IEA finalist

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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  Recently, Hurlburt Field was named a finalist for the 2009 Commander-In-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. 

The award, which recognizes outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations, is presented annually to one installation from each branch, along with a $1 million monetary incentive award to invest in quality-of-life projects.
 
Now Hurlburt is gearing up for the final leg of the race against Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Installation Excellence selection board will visit the two finalists between Jan. 25 and Feb. 7 to determine the winning installation. Hurlburt will be visited Jan 25 - 28.
 
What can you - the Airmen - do to help us prove we are the best base in the Air Force?

- Educate yourself. Find out if your unit will be visited and familiarize yourself with what your unit did to be recognized. Any Airman can be stopped by the team and asked questions.

- Pitch in! Pick up trash; if you see something out of place, fix it or let someone know so it can be fixed. 

- Take pride in the fact that we work at one of the best Air Force bases in the world!

There are numerous reasons why Hurlburt Field is great and the team is here to view these accomplishments. Why do you care if Hurlburt Field is named best base?

It will show the world that Hurlburt Field is the finest installation in the Air Force.

Plus, the base will receive a $1 million prize for quality of life.

It's an honor to be one of the finalists in the entire Air Force.

Get excited! Ask your commander or supervisor what you can do to help your unit prepare - or help other units prepare - for the Installation Excellence team visit Jan. 25-28.