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Battling the cold: Hurlburt Field’s arctic-ready Airmen
Hurlburt Field – In an era of ever-evolving challenges and threats, the Airmen of Hurlburt Field’s Mission Sustainment Team are constantly seeking new ways to prepare for the demands of the modern world. One such initiative took them to the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin Air Force base in Florida, where they conducted intensive cold weather training, pushing the limits of their abilities and equipment.
Airmen from Hurlburt Field assigned to the Mission Sustainment Team participate in a two-day cold weather training at the Mckinley Climatic Lab at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct 20, 2023. On the second day of training, the temperature plummeted to a -10 Fahrenheit, providing the perfect testbed for the MST. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hussein Enaya)
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