Air Force Chief Master Sgt. visits Hurlburt
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited Hurlburt Field May 8 and 9.
Reaper makes debut at Emerald Warrior
The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) began conducting Emerald Warrior, a joint training exercise in 2006. For the first time, the MQ-9 Reaper took part in the exercise at Hurlburt Field. It is an unmanned remotely piloted aircraft with a top speed of 300 mph and a range of more than 1,100 miles.
Medical Group Major receives Bronze Star
Maj. Kimberly Broughton of the 96th Medical Group was awarded the Bronze Star April 24 at Eglin Air Force Base. She was honored for meritorious service as the sole orthopedic surgeon while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Teamwork reopens Highway 98 after flooding
About a dozen workers from the Florida Department of Transportation and Superior Construction aided the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron in restoring the pedestrian bridge on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30 through May 1, after a severe flood.
Military dad fights to regain custody of children
Dominic Oviedo has been deployed overseas four times, fighting foreign enemies while serving in the United States Air Force, but the hardest separation from his children began stateside in January due to personal domestic problems.
More military activity through May 9
Local residents often see military aircraft along the Emerald Coast, but for the next 10 days, they may see some that don’t look too familiar. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is hosting Emerald Warrior, an annual joint training exercise that started April 28 and runs through May 9.
Air Commandos returns from deployment
Family members and Airmen from Hurlburt Field welcome home their fellow Air Commandos during Operation Homecoming at the deployment control center April 10.
Key Spouses important at Eglin
Eglin Air Force Base – When an Air Force service member's spouse needs anything from answers to questions, directions to base services or help in a crisis, their organization's Key Spouse is in place for support and guidance.
Air Force Master Sgt. testifies before house committee
Washington (AFNS) – The Air Force’s top enlisted Airman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, along with top enlisted members of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on personnel, about the impact budget decisions have on the enlisted force, April 9.
Shooting doesn’t lead to local changes
An Army soldier opened fire April 2 at Fort Hood in Texas killing three soldiers and wounding 16 others. The shooting did not result in changes to the threat levels at local military installations.