AFSOC Commander honored
The enlisted force of Air Force Special Operations Command presented its commander with the highest honor it can bestow upon an individual.
Whiting Field Lt. performs with country music stars
If you are a country star, flying to Las Vegas, performing in front of 14,000 people, rubbing elbows with other stars, and receiving VIP accommodations to other Academy of Country Music shows might be old hat. For a Navy pilot on the other hand, it is a never-to-be-forgotten event.
Highway 98 now a Blue Star Memorial Highway
In a classic case of “If first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” members of the Navarre Garden Club, along with active duty and retired military personnel happily unveiled May 16 a new Blue Star Memorial Highway marker in Navarre Park. The national program honors all men and women who serve our country and the local marker designates Highway 98
E-2C Hawkeye completes museum’s collection
A five-person crew flew a newly-painted E-2C Hawkeye May 9 from Norfolk, Va., to NAS Pensacola. It was the plane’s final flight and shortly after it landed it was presented to the National Naval Aviation Museum. The Hawkeye was the only Navy Fleet aircraft not on display at the museum.
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.