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  • Best in the business

    Building a culture that embraces innovative programs and a proactive approach to supporting Duke Field families has earned a 919th Special Operations Wing unit one of the military’s most prestigious awards. The 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron was recently selected as the 2017

  • Listen up

    Tech. Sgt. Robert Elliott, a military training instructor and MTI recruiter visiting from the 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio,Texas, corrects a recruit assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing’s Development and Training Flight at Duke Field, Fla. recently. The DTF program helps

  • Lightning approaches

    An F-35 Lightning II from Eglin AFB, Fla. descends as a C-145 Skytruck stands ready for its next training mission at Duke Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Neely)

  • Family business

    Many parents worry when one of their children decides to join the military, but what if all three of your children made that choice? Master Sgt. James Horne, 919th Special Operations Wing occupational safety specialist, said he never imagined all three of his children would join the Air Force.Horne

  • February promotions

    The following 919th Special Operations Wing Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in February:Master sergeant:Priestly MitchellJoey QuickDavid RobertsTechnical sergeant:James BakerParker ChristiansonTony GriffinStaff sergeant:Joshua BaxterTravis DeeseCole HausBo HumeSenior Airman:Breanna DenmarkAustin

  • Wheels up

    A C-145A Skytruck lifts off from the runway at Duke Field, Fla. The 919th and 492nd Special Operations Wings are the only Air Force wings that fly and maintain the Skytruck. They are primarily used for new aircrew qualifications and flight proficiency missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt.

  • Above the line

    A CV-22 Osprey from Hurlburt Field, Fla. hovers over C-145 Skytrucks parked on the flightline at Duke Field, Fla. Duke's Air Force Reserve and active duty Airmen use the C-145 as a training and proficiency aircraft for special operators and combat aviation advisors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master

  • Cyber commandos always ready for joint fight

    A key component to any successful special operations mission is the ability to communicate with other air commandos often in unfamiliar and rapidly changing environments while under attack. The result is an almost insatiable desire among warfighters for cyber professionals who can lead the way in

  • Year's finest

    The 919th Special Operations Wing’s annual award winners for the period October 2016 to September 2017 display their trophies during a ceremony in their honor at Duke Field, Florida, Jan. 7, 2018. Shown from left: Tech. Sgt. Joshua Galigher, NCO of the Year; Senior Airman Johnny Shields, Airman of

  • Quiet Professionals don brown beret

    After decades of distinguished service, the Combat Aviation Advisor community donned the newly minted brown beret as their symbol of distinction during a ceremony held here Jan. 6.  Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony and shared his

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