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  • Duke cop helps save a life

    Even at less than 100 percent, a 919th Special Operations Wing security forces Airman was compelled to come to the aid of a seriously injured person involved in a car wreck in Gulf Breeze Fla., Oct. 24.Senior Airman Alvon Colston wasn't having the best day. After rigorous active shooter training the

  • Phillips takes command of Duke Field

    In 1995, then-Capt. James Phillips came here as an active-duty advisor during the 919th Special Operations Wing's remissioning from the AC-130 gunship to the MC-130E Combat Talon I. Almost 20 years later, now-Colonel Phillips assumed command of the wing in the midst of another remissioning.Colonel

  • Command chief addresses Airmen on change

    It was standing room only Dec. 8 when Chief Master Sgt. Tom Mason, the 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, called his first enlisted call since taking over the position in April.The chief addressed the force on the continuous changes happening in the Air Force and within the wing.He said

  • Duke Field promotes 26 reservists in December

    Congratulations to the following 919th Special Operations Wing reservists promoted in December to the ranks indicated:Senior master sergeant:Harold Money Jr.Cindy TankersleyMaster sergeant:Brock HarrellJeremy McCartneyTechnical sergeant:Maury CampbellTodd FilesAmanda McCormickRobert Short Jr.Staff

  • Duke firefighters go west to support joint exercises

    Firefighters from the 919th Special Operations Wing spent their summer out west supporting joint medical and explosive ordnance disposal exercises.In late July, the 919th sent 14 firefighters to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin to support this year's Warrior Exercise 2013. Then, at the end of August, three

  • AF implements changes to PT assessment

    The Air Force has released further guidance on the implementation of several changes to the physical assessment test, which began Oct. 21.The new guidance includes additions to the body composition component of the fitness assessment, delegation of appeal authority for fitness assessments and

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