June promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in June:Master sergeant:Juan Acevedo IIJames AcolNathan MatthewsTechnical sergeant:Aaron AndersonTobie HamiltonLorren LevineDavid MooreBrian Ploof Jr.Staff sergeant:Gregory Bruton Jr.Steven McDonoughSenior airman:Jonique

524th SOS relocates from Cannon to Duke Field

The flag of the 524th Special Operations Squadron is relocating from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, to Duke Field, Florida. The unit's move uproots a long legacy with Cannon's host unit, and it joins an organization with a deep, special operations history.

Pay tribute to those who served

The last Monday in May is a day of remembrance and a time to pay tribute to all those who have served so valiantly to protect our freedoms and the American way of life.

Service celebrated

Staff Sgt. Brian Ploof, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, educates a young visitor about the M-870 shotgun at the Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration in Crestview, Fla., May 20, 2017. The annual event affords a unique opportunity for Crestview area citizens to meet

Medics test wartime readiness

Airmen from Duke Field’s 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron recently returned from completing annual training alongside Navy counterparts at Naval Medical Center Balboa in San Diego, California.Twenty-one members of the medical team, including nurses, medical technicians, optometrists and

Memorial marchers

Vice talks AFROTC

Col. David Hanson, 919th Special Operations Wing vice commander, makes remarks as featured speaker for the University of West Florida's Air Force ROTC Detachment 014 commencement and commissioning ceremony May 5, 2017 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Hanson, who likewise was commissioned through the

492nd SOW activation completes circle of Air Commando history

The Air Force Special Operations Air Warfare Center was inactivated, and the 492nd Special Operations Wing was activated during a ceremony here, May 10. Simultaneously, the 492nd Special Operations Group and the 492nd Special Operations Training Group were activated under the 492nd SOW.The

May promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in May:Senior master sergeant:Wesley BrantleyLarysa GreeneUrsula MoleyMaster sergeant:Alvin Smith IIITechnical sergeant:Bryan BarnhartDarius DinkinsJeremy HosbeinJoseph SmithWilliam SteeleStaff sergeant:Brendan

Combat aviation advisors conduct Operation Raven Claw

Combat aviation advisor students with the 6th Special Operations Squadron participate in Operation Raven Claw at Duke Field, Fla., April 24. Operation Raven Claw is the capstone event for the Air Force Special Operations Training Center’s Combat Aviation Advisor Mission Qualification Course. Combat