The victims of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that left 13 dead and more than 30 wounded moved closer Friday to receiving the Purple Hearts many say they are due.

Drinking and driving shatters lives. The nightmare can start with a phone call from law enforcement informing you that a family member has been involved in an alcohol-related accident.

The Air Force Association, Hurlburt Field chapter, recognized 23 Air Commandos as Unsung Heroes during a luncheon at the Sound Side Club on Dec. 9.  

The Navarre High School Raider Battalion held its annual Pearl Harbor ceremony Friday at the high school.

Eglin Air Force Base -- A new cat isolation ward at the Pet Welfare Center will keep ill cats awaiting fostering or adoption away from healthy cats, while they're being treated.

Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Maberry speaks to friends and family during his retirement ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 21, 2014. Chief Maberry retired after 26 years of service, the last of which were as the 1st Special Operations Wing command chief.

Hurlburt Field congratulated 15 new chief master sergeants Thursday, Nov. 20 when the Air Force released the list of  479 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant.

Air Force and Army military working dog handlers and their four-legged partners gathered for the Emerald Coast K-9 Clash on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 15.

HURLBURT FIELD -- For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the Thanksgiving holidays. Large sums of time are devoted to prepping meat, measuring spices and enduring the tearful vapors of onions; all for one grand meal. Unfortunately, fire safety hazards at home are at their peak for many families during this time.