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  • Wing names its annual award winners

    The 919th Special Operations Wing announced its annual award winners during the February unit training assembly at Duke Field, Fla. Senior Airman Scott Mitchell won the Airman of the Year. Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor won the NCO of the Year. Senior Master Sgt. Laurie Kent won the Senior NCO of the

  • December commander's suggestion box responses

    The 919th Special Operations Wing commander installed commander's comments/suggestion boxes at various locations around the base. When the questions/comments are applicable wing-wide they will be published on the home page and members who provide their name and contact information will be contacted

  • Duke promotes 15 Reservists

    The following 919th Special Operations Wing Reservists were promoted this month:Chief master sergeant:Israel PerezSenior master sergeant:Bobby BartonChad BattrealDavid GradiaMaster sergeant:Thomas MaloneyChristopher GreenEmily PayneStaff sergeant:Amy BusenbarkLakyra HendersonNatassa JonesVincent

  • Duke promotes seven Citizen Commandos

    The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted reservists were promoted in January:Chief master sergeant:Eugene CoonsMaster sergeant:Ronald McCoyTechnical sergeant:Dustin MalloryShawn OrdwayStaff Sergeant:Christopher DolanSenior Airman:Kelvin RatcliffKarissa Matthews

  • Wolfhound check up

    Senior Master Sgt. Bill Bethke, 711th Special Operations Squadron, completes his postflight checks on a C-146 Wolfhound at Duke Field, Fla., Oct. 21. The Air Force Special Operations Wing aircraft are used specifically in the training and operation of the 919th Special Operations Wing’s nonstandard

  • Practice makes perfect

    Usually a gym bag consists of workout clothes and gym shoes, but for 1st Lt. Bobbie-Jean Johnson, her bag contains something unusual even in today’s gyms. When Johnson opens her bag a clear pair of three-inch stiletto high-heels pokes out.   Every day at the end of her workout she slides on the

  • CE Airmen go blue for open ranks inspection

    Lt. Col. David Kattler, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron commander, performs an open ranks inspection for his Airmen Dec. 5 at Duke Field, Fla. The goal of the inspection is for the Airmen to ensure their service dress and appearance conform to Air Force standards. (U.S. Air Force

  • Wolfhound flight checks

    Senior Master Sgt. Bill Bethke, 711th Special Operations Squadron, completes his postflight checks on a C-146 Wolfhound at Duke Field, Fla., Oct. 21. The Air Force Special Operations Wing aircraft are used specifically in the training and operation of the 919th Special Operations Wing’s nonstandard

  • Memorial held for first 919th commander

    A member of the Eglin Air Force Base Honor Guard presents a folded American flag to Judy Haugen, the widow of retired Brig. Gen. Donald Haugen, during a memorial ceremony Dec. 5 at Crosspoint Methodist Church in Niceville, Fla. The 84-year-old Haugen, who passed away Dec. 1, was the first commander

  • Wing promotes 18 Citizen Commandos

      The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted reservists were promoted in December: Master sergeant:Leonard Ooten Technical sergeant:Corey FieldsLance IvyDustin MalloryJuliana PerryBenjamin Rowe Staff sergeant:Bradley AllenAndrea BeisnerErica CampbellKari HowellJason KenyonShaun MartinScott

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