In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, USO Northwest Florida is rallying the community to help make “A Million Moments in May” through the USO’s Every Moment Counts campaign.
Eglin temporarily hosts Navy backup F-35C fleet
The Air Force recently signed an addendum to the Eglin Base Realignment and Closure 2014 record of decision for two temporary actions – shifting the primary runway to Runway 01/19 and allowing a temporary increase in previously limited F-35 operations for the construction-related closure of Runway 12/30, and the Department of the Navy’s proposal to add 15 backup aircraft inventory (BAI) F-35C aircraft at Eglin AFB.
Hurlburt Field Airmen and team members honored for volunteer service
Hurlburt Field members, families and friends gathered together to celebrate the Angel Award nominees and the Volunteer Excellence Award nominees at the Soundside Club April 29.
Sacrifices made during Operation Eagle Claw remembered 35 years later
More than 300 people gathered to celebrate and remember the service members who were a part of Operation Eagle Claw 35 years ago during a ceremony at the air park at Hurlburt Field, April 24.
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron gives to Fisher House of the Emerald Coast
The 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron donated approximately $550 worth of donations, food and household items to the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast April 15.
1st Special Operations Support Squadron changes command
Lt. Col. Michael Thomas took command of the 1st Special Operation Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Michael Edwards April 10 at Hurlburt Field.
USO Northwest Florida recognizes its 400 volunteers
As people across the country take this week to recognize those who do extraordinary things through service, USO Northwest Florida is paying tribute to its more than 400 volunteers who consistently give back to the men and women who give so much for our country.
Maintenance group earns prestigious awards
The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group at Hurlburt Field exemplified Air Force superior performance by earning top-maintenance honors in the 2014 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Squadron Trophy.
Mary Esther veteran participates in disabled veterans sports clinic
Clinton Hale, an Air Force veteran from Mary Esther, is participated in the 29th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, March 29 to April 3, in Snowmass, Colo.. Co-sponsored by Disabled American Veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the clinic is a world-leader in adaptive winter sports instruction for veterans with severe injuries and illnesses.
Mary Esther native serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan
A 2005 Fort Walton Beach High School graduate and Mary Esther native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.