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  • New Duke 'clinic' helps Airmen improve F2F results

    Duke Field reservists who find the Air Force's newest physical fitness test a daunting challenge now can get expert help for their workout regimens. After the Fit-to-Fight program recently pushed up the bar on standards, and subsequent test failure rates here rose, the wing's leadership and its

  • Phillips assumes command of 919th OG

    The 919th Operations Group welcomed a new commander here July 14. Here is a little more information about him.Name/Rank: Col. James PhillipsOrganization: 919th OGResponsibilities:  He is responsible for four squadrons flying five different mission design series with more than 450 authorized

  • CSAF's 'fini flight' a ride of remembrance

    When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz climbed aboard the MC-130E Combat Talon I here July 12 for his last flight as an active duty officer, he immediately began to reminisce on his flying career with special operations and the C-130 Hercules community."This is more than a little

  • Duke Field promotes 22 Citizen Commandos in July

    The 919th Special Operations Wing congratulates the following enlisted reservists selected for promotion in July to the ranks indicated. Listed by unit of assignment, they are:711th Special Operations SquadronAirman 1st Class Christopher GouveiaAirman Tawana Edwards919th Aircraft Maintenance

  • Duke Field dining facility wins AF honors

    Reservists from a Duke Field unit were recently named winners of an Air Force-level food services award. Representing the Air Force Reserve Command category, the 919th Force Support Squadron has won the 2012 Hennessy Trophy presented to Air Force installations with the best food service

  • "Son Tay" Talon flies into history

    After more than 23,500 hours of flight and approximately 47 years in service, the MC-130E Combat Talon I known as the "Godfather" left the ground here for the last time June 22 for its ultimate mission.The aircraft with the tail number 64-0523 took off for its final resting place - a special

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