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Nov. 14, 2023
Test Center commander visits rotary wing squadron

Air Force Test Center and former 96th Test Wing commander toured the Air Force's only rotary wing developmental test squadron Nov. 9 at Duke Field, north of Eglin.
Nov. 2, 2023
AI, autonomy proving ground hosts first 3rd-party developer

Over several short test flights, the team demonstrated their autonomous object detection and landing, as well as several other features during their time here.
Nov. 1, 2023
Wing announces November promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of November:Technical SergeantDavis, Jordan C.Loken, Sarah J.Staff SergeantWoodward, Nicholas M.Yordanov, Kristiyan K.Senior AirmanAllen, Brett F.Casey, Gannon P.Clark, Thomas A.Cooley, Austin
Oct. 1, 2023
Wing announces October promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of October:Master SergeantCollins, Jonathan E.Distano, James D.Dutchman, Stephanie L.Grymes, Carla A.Technical SergeantAustin, Gabrielle L.Mason, Jerry L.Schlipp, Phillip L.Staff SergeantBartush,
Sept. 25, 2023
Citizen Air Commandos, families attend resiliency summit

More than 50 Citizen Air Commandos and families participated in the fifth annual Building Resilient Leaders event here Sept. 22-23, 2023.The theme of this year’s summit was “Leading from the Middle” and geared toward noncommissioned and junior officers seeking tools and resources to help Airmen
Sept. 20, 2023
Duke Field breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging station

Located 10 miles north of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Duke Field was strategically selected as the test field for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The field is home to the Air Force’s rotary wing test squadron, the 413th Flight Test Squadron. “The 413th has a breadth of
May 2, 2023
Wing announces May promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of May:Chief Master SergeantRandy EstrellaMaster SergeantJason AlexanderJordan GrenJacob MillerErik ZawiszaTechnical SergeantDylon AlgireCody GatliffZachary MillerJonathan NaumanLeah PatrickChristian
April 18, 2023
Congressman Gaetz visits Duke Field

It is not everyday Citizen Air Commandos get the opportunity to meet their congressman and highlight the unique skills and training they bring to the joint fighting force. Last week, Rep. Matt Gaetz, from Florida’s First District, visited the 919th Special Operations Wing to see firsthand the wide
Feb. 28, 2023
Wing announces March promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of March. Senior Master Sergeant:Stephanos TterlikkisKimberly AlvaradoMaster Sergeant:Timothy CrabtreeJustin MoyeTechnical Sergeant:Kevin ClarkJoseph PrinceKylie TannehillStaff Sergeant:Jackie
Feb. 6, 2023
U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service Relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force Recruiting Destination

Air Force Recruiting Service today launched an expanded, redesigned version of airforce.com as a new, one-stop destination introducing potential recruits to the Total Force opportunities available in the Air Force – whether full time or part time, in or out of uniform.