U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William Holt, special assistant to the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, taxis a U-28A Draco down the Hurlburt Field flightline during his “Fini” flight at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 19, 2019. Holt has flown the U-28A for 12 years and has accrued approximately 700 flight hours in his 28 years of service in Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Stepping high

Capt. Carmel R. Weed Jr. (center), 919th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer, poses for photos with the Highsteppers, a dancing, singing and juggling non-profit community service group, during the city of Destin's "Red, White and Blue Celebration" at the Destin Harbor Aug. 15. Captain Weed was presented with a key to the city in recognition for his military service. The summer-long event pays tribute to military members from Eglin Air Force Base, Hulrburt Field and Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman James P. Brock III)
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Red, White and Blue Celebration

The city of Destin's "Red, White and Blue Celebration," hosted by the Destin Harbor Association, recognizes local military heroes during the city's summer festival. The summer-long event pays tribute to military members from Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and Duke Field every Thursday night throughout the summer for their above and beyond accomplishments. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Chaplains' pit stop

Forty-four chaplain candidates visited Duke Field, Aug. 2 as part of a 28-day tour designed to give them an introduction to the Air Force Reserve. The candidates toured the 919th Security Forces Squadron and the 919th Operations Group survival equipment shop before they were given a tour of an MC-130E Combat Talon I aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Jon McCallum)
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Moments in time

From the early days as a tactical airlift group to its transformation as a special operations wing the Dolphin Digest, Spectre and Midnight Express have been there to print Duke Field's history throughout the years in black and white and color. This month marks the transition from printing-press news to streamlined digital as the last newsletter is published on paper. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Stepping up

Capt. Edward Torres, 919th Logistics Readiness Squadron officer, sings the National Anthem before a special New York Yankees versus Seattle Mariners game that recognized the heritage of the Tuskegee Airmen May 25 at the Yankee Stadium in New York. (Courtesy Photo)
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Unlocking patriotism

Senior Airman Christina Lilly is presented with a key to the city of Destin June 12 as part of the city's Red, White and Blue Celebration during the Destin Harbor Summer Festival at the HarborWalk Village. Senior Airman Lilly was selected to be recognized in the summer-long event, in which tribute will be paid to military members from Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and Duke Field every Thursday night throughout the summer for their above and beyond accomplishments. Other reservists to be recognized include Senior Master Sgt. Leonard Jordan on July 3, Tech. Sgt. Michael Biseinere on July 24, and Capt. Carmel Weed on Aug. 14. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Terry Lisenbee)
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Doolittle Raiders Homecoming

Visitors view a static display of the operational "Killer B" B-25 Mitchell aircraft during the Doolittle Raiders Homecoming re-enactment May 31 at Duke Field, Fla. The Doolittle Raid, planned by Lt. Col. James "Jimmy" Doolittle, was the first air raid by the United States to strike Japan in World War II and was carried out in retaliation for Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. Sixteen B-5 Mitchells took off from an aircraft carrier, a first for the airframe, and bombed military targets in Japan. All 16 aircraft were lost when crews had to ditch or bail out over China when they ran out of fuel. There are only 11 out of 80 original crewmembers alive today. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class James P. Brock III)
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Doolittle Raiders Homecoming

Three B-25 Mitchells fly over Duke Field's flight line during the Doolittle Raiders Homecoming re-enactment May 31. The Doolittle Raid, planned by Lt. Col. James "Jimmy" Doolittle, was the first air raid by the United States to strike Japan in World War II and was carried out in retaliation for Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. Sixteen B-5 Mitchells took off from an aircraft carrier, a first for the airframe, and bombed military targets in Japan. All 16 aircraft were lost when their crews had to ditch or bail out over China when they ran out of fuel. There are only 11 out of 80 original crewmembers alive today. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class James P. Brock III)
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Doolittle Raiders Homecoming

Members of the Doolittle Raiders sign autographs during the Doolittle Raiders Homecoming re-enactment May 31 at Duke Field, Fla. The Doolittle Raid, planned by Lt. Col. James "Jimmy" Doolittle, was the first air raid by the United States to strike Japan in World War II and was carried out in retaliation for Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. Sixteen B-5 Mitchells took off from an aircraft carrier, a first for the airframe, and bombed military targets in Japan. All 16 aircraft were lost when their crews had to ditch or bail out over China when they ran out of fuel. There are only 11 out of 80 original crewmembers alive today. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class James P. Brock III)
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Reserve squadron to become backbone of active-duty training center

Col. Steven Chapman, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, prepares for Master Sgt. Daniel Dombrowski (back left), 5th Special Operations Squadron first sergeant, and Lt. Col. Reid Henley (back right), 5th SOS commander, to present their squadron flag during a squadron transition ceremony at Hurlburt Field May 23. The ceremony marked the squadron's mission change from flying the MC-130P Combat Shadow at Eglin Air Force Base to operating the new Air Force Special Operations Training Center at Hurlburt Field. This event also marked their final flight on the MC-130P airframe. The squadron's new mission will revolve around the augmentation of training units for the U-28, the AC-130U Gun-ship and aviation foreign internal defense. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Pilot for a Day

Col. Steven J. Chapman, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, pins on 2nd Lt. Ethan Campbell's pilot's wing shortly after completing a runway taxi on an MC-130E Combat Talon I aircraft during Pilot for a Day at Duke Field May 2. The 10-year-old honorary pilot is diagnosed with leukemia. The Pilot for a Day program gives children with serious health conditions a break from treatments to experience a day in the life of an Air Force pilot. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Pilot for a Day

Honorary 2nd Lt. Ethan Campbell gives a thumbs-up after taxiing down the Duke Field runway in an MC-130E Combat Talon I during Pilot for a Day May 2. The 10-year-old honorary pilot is diagnosed with leukemia. The Pilot for a Day program gives children with serious health conditions a break from treatments to experience a day in the life of an Air Force pilot. Lieutenant Campbell was treated to an all-star tour of the Duke Field Fire Department, experienced a simulator ride, battled insurgents with security forces members, and taxied in the wing's aircraft where he was then given his pilot's wings. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Pilot for a Day

Honorary 2nd Lt. Ethan Campbell blasts caution cones with a fire hose during Pilot for a Day at Duke Field May 2. The Pilot for a Day program gives children with serious health conditions a break from treatments to experience a day in the life of an Air Force pilot. Lieutenant Campbell was treated to an all-star tour of the Duke Field Fire Department, experienced a simulator ride, battled insurgents with security forces members, and taxied down a runway in an MC-130E Combat Talon I aircraft where he was then given his pilot's wings. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Pilot for a Day

Christopher Cape (right), 96th Civil Engineering Squadron fire fighter, explains the unique capabilities of the squadron's fire truck fleet to Honorary 2nd Lt. Ethan Campbell and his mother Brenda during Pilot for a Day at Duke Field May 2.The Pilot for a Day program gives children with serious health conditions a break from treatments to experience a day in the life of an Air Force pilot. Lieutenant Campbell was also experienced a simulator ride, battled insurgents with security forces members, and taxied down a runway in an MC-130E Combat Talon I aircraft where he was then given his pilot's wings. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Pilot for a Day

Col. Steven J. Chapman, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, reads soon to be 2nd Lt. Ethan Campbell the Officer's Oath of Office during Pilot for a day May 2. The 10-year-old honorary pilot is diagnosed with leukemia. The Pilot for a Day program gives children with serious health conditions a break from treatments to experience a day in the life of an Air Force pilot. Lieutenant Campbell was treated to an all-star tour of the Duke Field Fire Department, experienced a simulator ride, battled insurgents with security forces members, and taxied down a runway in an MC-130E Combat Talon I aircraft where he was then given his pilot's wings. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Pilot for Day

Staff Sgt. James Parrish, 919th Security Force Squadron member, assists 2nd Lt. Ethan Campbell shoot blank fire rounds at "insurgents" during Pilot for a Day at Duke Field May 2. The 10-year-old honorary pilot is diagnosed with leukemia. The Pilot for a Day program gives children with serious health conditions a break from treatments to experience a day in the life of an Air Force pilot. 2nd Lieutenant Campbell was treated to an all-star tour of the Duke Field Fire Department, experienced a simulator ride, battled insurgents with security forces members, and taxied in the wing's aircraft where he was then given his pilot's wings. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Recruiter's game

Senior Master Sgt. Roger Kendall, 919th Special Operations Wing recruiter, gives an interview during the half time portion of the Feb. 19 Clemson Basketball Game to Keith Jones, color analyst, about the benefits of joining the Air Force Reserve on the Seminole ISP Sports Network. Duke Field's recruiters sponsored the game in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Air Force Reserve. (Courtesy Photo)
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Family Day

Members of the 919th Security Forces Squadron at Duke Field educate family members on weapon systems during the 919th Special Operations Wing's Family Day events Dec. 1. Squadrons from the wing had booths lined up throughout the Duke Field fair grounds to display what their missions are. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Paul Morales)
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Family Day

Master Sgt. Steven Bicknell, 919th Maintenance Squadron, plays Christmas tunes on his bag pipes during the 919th Special Operatins Wing Family Day Dec. 1. Other performers included Duke Field's Wing Band and 3 O'clock Station. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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Family Day

Tech. Sgt. Kenny Justiniano, 919th Maintenance Squadron, displays his British 1976 Triumph TR6 during the 919th Special Operations Wing Family Day Car Show Dec. 1. Sergeant Justiniano has owned the car for more than 22 years and has completely restored it to its original specs. Several cars and motorcycles, old and new, were displayed throughout Family Day. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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