Reserve squadron to become backbone of active-duty training center

As tradition has it, transferring possession of a squadron's flag from one leader to the next signifies a shift of responsibilities between the two. But when members of 5th Special Operations Squadron transferred their flag during a May 23 ceremony, tradition just would not do. To signify the

'Pilot for a Day' in action: How a ten-year-old became the wing's youngest special ops pilot

On the outside, Ethan Campbell seems just like an ordinary kid. Tall and thin with a full head of hair, the 10-year-old got the opportunity of a lifetime to become an honorary Air Force Reserve pilot for one day. But that ordinariness was shattered for some onlookers May 2, when he told his mom just

The four Cs: The true value of a diamond

The diamond. A universal symbol of strength, it is the hardest natural substance known to man, yet it is a symbol of delicateness that can represent the most fragile of emotions. When choosing a diamond to buy, several considerations determine its value: cut, color, clarity and carat weight, also

Pilot for a Day

719th MXS members bid farewell to unit

Past and present members of the 719th Maintenance Squadron gathered together to talk about the good ol' days of their squadron April 5, marking the end of an era where decorations were earned and contingencies were supported under the wings of MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft. More than 100 people

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Wing controllers earn AFRC's top nod

Air Force Reserve Command recently announced the results of the 2007 AFRC Command and Control awards, distinguishing the 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post and one of its senior NCOs as the best in the command. This is the fourth time the controllers have earned the distinction as the best

Program helps maintainer strike wins

Many people consider it a blessing to be able to get paid to do something they love. For Master Sgt. Jeff Norton this dream has become a reality. "I can't believe I get paid to do this," said the 919th Maintenance Squadron communications and navigations systems technician. "Bowling is my passion,

Wing announces outstanding Airmen of year

The 919th Special Operations Wing recently announced that an Airman, two noncommissioned officers and a company grade officer have been named the outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2007. Airman of the Year Senior Airman Christina L. Lilly, 919th Maintenance Squadron communication navigation mission