Duke cop helps save a life

Even at less than 100 percent, a 919th Special Operations Wing security forces Airman was compelled to come to the aid of a seriously injured person involved in a car wreck in Gulf Breeze Fla., Oct. 24.Senior Airman Alvon Colston wasn't having the best day. After rigorous active shooter training the

Scenes from the AOC

Cops fly flag over Duke for retiring Airman

Phillips takes command of Duke Field

In 1995, then-Capt. James Phillips came here as an active-duty advisor during the 919th Special Operations Wing's remissioning from the AC-130 gunship to the MC-130E Combat Talon I. Almost 20 years later, now-Colonel Phillips assumed command of the wing in the midst of another remissioning.Colonel

Airman wins AFRC command post award

Command chief addresses Airmen on change

It was standing room only Dec. 8 when Chief Master Sgt. Tom Mason, the 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, called his first enlisted call since taking over the position in April.The chief addressed the force on the continuous changes happening in the Air Force and within the wing.He said

Duke firefighters go west to support joint exercises

Firefighters from the 919th Special Operations Wing spent their summer out west supporting joint medical and explosive ordnance disposal exercises.In late July, the 919th sent 14 firefighters to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin to support this year's Warrior Exercise 2013. Then, at the end of August, three

New changes at Duke dining facility

Military members flee for life at Zombie Run

Duke units designated as special operations

On Sept. 30, the groups and squadrons of the 919th Special Operations Wing will be designated as Special Operations units.Most of the operations units won't see a change, but the maintenance and mission support units will add special operations to the group or squadron title.The process began more