19 Apr 2016

What it takes to be a quiet professional

A small team of Airmen arrive at a foreign airfield as the sun peaks over the horizon. They have been flying for hours and fighting their internal clocks to stay awake. They are Air Commandos, Combat Aviation Advisors, and they are the quiet professionals. “We have to be strong, but silent,” explains Master Sgt. Richard Smith, senior enlisted

12 Apr 2016

Get1Now empowers reservists to build future force

Members of the Air Force Reserve have a simple tool to help build the future force called the Get1Now program. Re-launched in January with an updated reward structure, the Get1Now program capitalizes on word-of-mouth, allowing members to refer people in their personal network who are a good fit for military service.  The updated program disperses

28 Mar 2016

First quarter award selections

Capt. Susan Frank, 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group, won CGO of the First Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)

22 Mar 2016

January/February 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 directly.  Here are the November

14 Mar 2016

Reserve firefighters battle blazes to complete annual training

A team of 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters battle a huge blaze during a live-fire training exercise March 4 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Reserve Airmen teamed with their active-duty special operations firefighters to complete their annual live-fire training during the March unit training assembly. (U.S. Air Force

14 Mar 2016

Resiliency leads topics at annual Wingman Day

Col. James Phillips, the 919th Special Operations Wing commander, talks to his Airmen during the wing’s annual Wingman Day kick-off event March 5 at Duke Field, Fla. The Wingman Day focused on resiliency techniques through videos and group discussions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)

8 Mar 2016

29 Citizen Commandos promoted

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted reservists were promoted in March:Chief Master SergeantCindy TankersleySenior Master SergeantWilliam DunnTiffany ProphetMaster SergeantJennifer ColeAndrew CollinsRaymond DurbanJeremy MarlinShawn OrdwayJoshua SadlerRobert WoodringTechnical SergeantNathan DowlingCristen FieldShannon GoreCory

8 Mar 2016

Wing captains shine in local fitness competition

Capt.s Susan Frank, 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and Linda McCullough, 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group lift weights during their workout March 6 at Duke Field Fla. The captains recently competed in the Blue Collar Beat Down competition and placed first overall against 10 other teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.

7 Mar 2016

Duke Field has an ITT office

The 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron has an information, tickets and travel office right here for to serve reservists and military members.The Services Business Office located in Bldg. 3055, Room 121, offers a limited selection of ticket sales seen at most base ITT offices.  Tickets include Disney and other theme park passes as well

4 Mar 2016

Airman's act of kindness goes viral

An Air Force reservist’s simple helping-hand efforts after a tornado were recognized recently on a viral level through social and local media.Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Thoner remembers vividly the kindness of a group of complete strangers. Two years ago, while he was out of state, dozens of strangers helped his family recover after a thunderstorm