Duke Field promotes 16 Reservists in April

The 919th Special Operations Wing congratulates the following Citizen Commandos promoted in April to the ranks indicated:2nd Special Operations SquadronMaster Sgt. Charles WellsAirman 1st Class Abanob Boktor711th SOSMaster Sgt. Ronald BaconMaster Sgt. Aileen Benavides919th Civil Engineer

MDS commander's retirement

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Duke reservist dominant in command media contest

A 919th Special Operations Wing photojournalist was one of two Airmen earning multiple first-place awards in the 2012 Air Force Reserve Command Media ContestDuke Field reservist Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr, the NCO in charge of the wing's public affairs office, took the military photographer of the

Duke completes major lodging renovations

Duke Field's lodging facilities, originally built in 1954 - the year Elvis Presley began his iconic entertainment career -- have entered the 21st century.After a brief "grand re-opening" ceremony March 1, 2013 Colonel Andy Comtois, the 919th Special Operations Wing commander, cut a ribbon that

Duke Field's March promotions

Congratulations to the following 919th Special Operations Wing reservists promoted in March to the ranks indicated:919th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Andrew SmithAirman 1st Class Kristopher Golden919th Civil Engineer SquadronStaff Sgt. Kayla Murray919th Communications SquadronSenior

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Combat Talon sortie in black & white

919th loadmaster

Panetta notifies Congress DOD preparing for furloughs

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has notified Congress that the Defense Department is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response to the threat of sequestration.In a memo to all employees, Panetta vowed to continue working with Congress to avoid sequestration, which would add