728th supports readiness exercise

Convoys of trucks rolled out the gates April 1 to begin a 10-day training exercise in two geographically separated locations.The convoys, belonging to the 728th Air Control Squadron, are supporting the squadron's first large-scale field training exercise in more than two years. One of only three

Scholarship program benefits military wives

Operation Homefront and the Saban Family Foundation are offering wives of active duty and reservists vocational training programs through the 2011 Saban Military Wife Education Scholarship. The scholarship will grant a legal military wife a chance to attend vocational training programs in the

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Reservist selected for AF beach volleyball team

A 919th Special Operations Wing Airman was recently chosen to play on the Air Force men's beach volleyball team.Tech. Sgt. David Dean, 919th Maintenance Squadron, was selected for the second year in a row and is looking to capitalize on his strong second place performance at last year's Armed Forces

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Youth served: Teen takes leadership to new heights

Alix Bikker is only 14 years old, but the Niceville High School freshman is quickly becoming a positive influence in the military community. When she's not busy playing the French horn in symphonic band or participating in varsity track, she takes part in the Air Force Reserve Teen Leadership

Duke Field 'loggies' lead way in command awards

An unit tasked with ensuring the 919th Special Operations Wing's war readiness showed it was more than ready to dominate Air Force Reserve Command's annual logistics awards.The 919th Logistics Readiness Squadron claimed a whopping six awards - one for the entire unit and five going to individual

Duke reservist's son tackles reality TV challenge

Army Capt. Nick Albini's family -- especially his father, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Albini of the 919th Special Operations Wing -- influenced him to develop an intense and serious attitude towards life. These attributes were beneficial to his success as a military officer. They were also beneficial for

919th earns another outstanding unit award

Reservists with the 919th Special Operations Wing will need to update their ribbon racks yet again.The wing was recently awarded an 17th Air Force Outstanding Unit award. The timeline of the award covers Oct. 1, 2008 through July 30, 2010."I'm extremely proud of the people of our wing," said Col.

Wing selects top performers

The 919th Special Operations Wing recently selected its top performing reservists for 2010.  The following Airmen were awarded:Senior NCO category:Master Sgt. Nikki Brace919th Communications SquadronFirst sergeant category:Master Sgt. Ike Kenty5th Special Operations SquadronNCO category:Technical