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  • 919th headquarters named after first commander

    The 919th Special Operations Wing’s founding member was honored here July 8 as Reservists, community leaders and family members dedicated the wing’s headquarters building to the first citizen air commando. The family of retired Brig. Gen. Donald Haugen, who passed in December 2015, revealed a

  • July's promotees

    The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Reservists were promoted in July: Master Sergeant David Mitchell Michael Rieves   Technical Sergeant Dennis Brooks Gregory Catalano Justin Dockery Autumn Rouke Tracey Stewart Philip Stoops Staff Sergeant Cameron Collins Erika Dorsey Jessica

  • Carrying blades

    An Army Black Dagger parachute team prepares in the back of a C-145 Skytruck prior to a jump May 17 at Duke Field, Fla. The team is composed of volunteers from throughout the Army special operations community. Their mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army special

  • Quarterly award winners

    Congratulations to the 919th Special Operations Wing second quarter award winners. From left to right: Senior Airman Natassa Jones, Tech. Sgt. Justin Mallory, Master Sgt. Christina Anger and Capt. Kassandra Pesek. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)

  • Battling to be 'combat fit'

    An athlete prepares to lift weights over his head during a team combat fit competition June 11 at Duke Field, Fla. The three-round competition pushed the teams to their limits with repetitive weight lifting, rowing, sled-pulling and other kinetic activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam

  • Gone chuting

    A parachuted bundle soars out of the back of a C-145 Skytruck during an airdrop mission over the Eglin Air Force Base range. New and prior-qualified loadmasters release sandbags and 300-pound boxes from the 919th Special Operations Wing aircraft to as part of their initial airdrop or proficiency

  • The Airmen of… Part 1

    Throughout 2016, 919th Special Operations Wing public affairs will highlight the Airmen of specific flights throughout the Reserve wing here.  There will be four installments in this series. The Airmen of aircrew flight equipment The AFE flight is part of the 919th Special Operations Support

  • Touch & go

    A loadmaster performs preflight checks on a C-145 Skytruck prior to an airdrop mission at Duke Field, Fla. The Skytrucks are primarily used for new aircrew qualifications and flight proficiency missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)

  • Operations Group welcomes first female commander

    Flanked by three special operations aircraft, an audience of citizen commandos and well-wishers welcomed the 919th Special Operations Group’s first female commander to the family here June 12.Col. Regina Sabric accepted the guidon from Col. James Phillips, the 919th Special Operations Wing

  • Out with the old

    Construction crew members set down a side panel of a former water tower at Duke Field, Fla. During demolition work, crews found a nameplate attached that indicated the 70,000-gallon water tank was originally erected in 1942, predating the passing of the base's namesake, 1st Lt. Robert L. Duke, who

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