"Shake & bake" at the front gate

Chief Master Sgt. Brian Bischoff, 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, dresses as “Cal Naughton Jr.” from “Talladega Nights” to greet wing members at the gate at the beginning of the unit task assembly Nov. 6 at Duke Field. The wing’s vice commander joined the chief dressed as “Ricky

Wing Day draws large crowds

An Airman receives a pie in the face from his “wingman” during the the Duke Field Wing Day event Nov. 7. The 919th Special Operations Wing sets aside a special day each year to show appreciation for its reservists and their family members. Events included music, sports, children’s games, etc. (U.S.

Duke Field promotes 11 Citizen Commandos

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Reservists will be promoted in November:Master sergeant:Melissa EdwardsJessica GuzmanTammy HunterChristopher Sentilles Technical sergeant:Patrick AndersonAndrew Goddard Staff sergeant:Christopher GouveiaDouglas McCulleyAshley OrvisParker

Trunk or Treat

Senior Master Sgt. Kim Perez, 2nd Special Operations Squadron first sergeant, sports a bewitching costume as she gives treats to children at the Duke Commando Top 3’s Trunk or Treat Halloween event Oct. 29 at Duke Field, Fla. The event included trophies awarded for the best decorated vehicle trunk

Military attendees get dirty in local mud run

A competitor keeps her eyes toward her goal as she moves along the rope -line obstacle during the Pensacola Mud Run Oct 24. Active duty and reserve service members from many local military bases came out to get dirty in the five-mile, 20-obstacle challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam

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Simply the best

The 919th Special Operations Wing has been awarded the prestigious Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service from Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2014.The wing earned the award for sustained support to combat operations around the globe as well as vital humanitarian missions

Meeting the CSAF

Duke promotes 22 Citizen Commandos in October

Congratulations to the following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Reservists promoted in October:Master sergeant:Sarah AlfredJoshua GrayEdward KinelTechnical sergeant:Samuel CameronJennifer CollinsEdward DeasJustin McMurphyStaff sergeant:Jennifer BatesMark DavisMelissa DerkatzGeorge

Outstanding Airmen STEP up to new ranks

A group of six 919th Special Operations Wing Airmen will be promoted Oct.1 as part of the Air Force Reserve Stripes for Exceptional Performers II program.The promotees are newly-ranked Chief Master Sgt. Steven Bicknell, Senior Master Sgt. Charles McBride Jr., Tech. Sgt.'s Jason Lauth and Craig