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  • Lightning overhead

    An F-35 Lightning II performs a fly by to the runway as a C-145 Skytruck waits for its next mission Jan. 5 at Duke Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Neely)

  • New maintenance trainer aircraft arrives

    The 919th Special Operations Wing maintainers welcomed their newest aircraft here Jan. 5. The aircraft’s arrival brings an official start to the wing’s newest mission set.The white and blue C-146 Wolfhound touched down to its new home on the Duke flightline. The aircraft is scheduled to be used

  • Duke promotes seven Citizen Commandos

    The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted reservists were promoted in January:Chief master sergeant:Eugene CoonsMaster sergeant:Ronald McCoyTechnical sergeant:Dustin MalloryShawn OrdwayStaff Sergeant:Christopher DolanSenior Airman:Kelvin RatcliffKarissa Matthews

  • Wolfhound check up

    Senior Master Sgt. Bill Bethke, 711th Special Operations Squadron, completes his postflight checks on a C-146 Wolfhound at Duke Field, Fla., Oct. 21. The Air Force Special Operations Wing aircraft are used specifically in the training and operation of the 919th Special Operations Wing’s nonstandard

  • Duke exercise tests anti-hijack response

    First responders approach the scene of a failed hijacking attempt during an anti-hijacking exercise Dec. 7 at Duke Field, Fla. The exercise was part of the overall Air Force Reserve Command Unit Effectiveness Inspection of the 919th Special Operations Wing Dec. 3-8, which highlighted a new process

  • Practice makes perfect

    Usually a gym bag consists of workout clothes and gym shoes, but for 1st Lt. Bobbie-Jean Johnson, her bag contains something unusual even in today’s gyms. When Johnson opens her bag a clear pair of three-inch stiletto high-heels pokes out.   Every day at the end of her workout she slides on the

  • CE Airmen go blue for open ranks inspection

    Lt. Col. David Kattler, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron commander, performs an open ranks inspection for his Airmen Dec. 5 at Duke Field, Fla. The goal of the inspection is for the Airmen to ensure their service dress and appearance conform to Air Force standards. (U.S. Air Force

  • November commander's suggestion box responses

    The 919th Special Operations Wing commander installed commander's comments/suggestion boxes at various locations around the base. When the questions/comments are applicable wing-wide they will be published on the home page and members who provide their name and contact information will be contacted

  • Wolfhound flight checks

    Senior Master Sgt. Bill Bethke, 711th Special Operations Squadron, completes his postflight checks on a C-146 Wolfhound at Duke Field, Fla., Oct. 21. The Air Force Special Operations Wing aircraft are used specifically in the training and operation of the 919th Special Operations Wing’s nonstandard

  • Memorial held for first 919th commander

    A member of the Eglin Air Force Base Honor Guard presents a folded American flag to Judy Haugen, the widow of retired Brig. Gen. Donald Haugen, during a memorial ceremony Dec. 5 at Crosspoint Methodist Church in Niceville, Fla. The 84-year-old Haugen, who passed away Dec. 1, was the first commander

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