Key spouses vital to family readiness

The mission set of the 919th Special Operations wing is dynamic and always moving. When the mission is constantly moving, so are the people. When the Airmen go away, their families are often still here at home. “We have a lot of spouses and people that move who have to start over again,” said Jackie

Operations security key to mission success

A Citizen Air Commando wrestles to equip his night vision gear as he sets off into the desert of a foreign land. Another Citizen Air Commando monitors a screen in a dark room as she determines which life to take in the theater of conflict. Reservists from Duke Field are all over the world performing

A hand in the door and a foot on the ground

An Okaloosa County patrol car arrived just as the sun was setting over Hurlburt Field. Six vehicles sat motionless as smoke billowed from damaged cars, debris was scattered across the roadway, and a bloodied man was pinned to the ground.As the chaos ensued, one Airman stayed grounded.“I’m telling

919th SOCES Equipment Training

Airman 1st Class Eric Johnson, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy construction equipment specialist, operates a bulldozer, Jan. 11, 2019, Duke Field, Fla. Johnson is a Citizen Air Commando who is training to use the bulldozer during a unit training assembly weekend.

Combat Camera Visits Duke Field

HQ ARPC strengthens partnerships, educates Airmen on record review boards

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center hosted the Air Force Review Boards Agency for a full-day of discussions and breakout sessions here, Jan.15, 2020. Personnel related issues that make it to the level of the AF Review board frequently involve divisions within HQ ARPC such as separations, DD

10th Air Force Chaplain Liaison Visits Duke Field

Lt. Col. Mark McDaniel, 10th Air Force chaplain liason, poses with a bible in front of the American flag, Jan. 11, 2020, Duke Field Chapel, Duke Field, Fla. Chaplain Liason Mark McDaniel was visiting Duke Field Airmen during their monthly Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior

Fine and Grandy day

Col. Jason Grandy, 919th Special Operations Group commander, thanks Col. Kevin Merrill (left), 919th Special Operations Wing commander, for providing him with such a unique leadership opportunity during the assumption of command ceremony Jan. 11, 2020 at Duke Field, Fla. Grandy returns to the 919th

Reservist how-to guide for transferring Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits

Prior to applying for the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) you must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DoDI 1341.13, Change 1, Post-9/11 GI Bill and AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13.  NOTE: Airmen must have a minimum of 6 years of service and no more than 16

Wing announces January promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in January:Master Sergeant: Adam MillerTechnical Sergeant: John Barnes, Evren Kozanlioglu, Martin Lilland Jr., David Marlow, Terry Posten and Keith ProzeStaff Sergeant: Austin Holgerson, Aaron Orso and Juan