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  • 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. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster)

    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. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster)
  • Master Sgt. Charles McBride Jr., Senior Master Sgt. Steven Bicknell, and Staff Sgt. Jason Lauth, 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, were promoted to senior master sergeant, chief master sergeant and technical sergeant respectively via the Air Force Reserve Stripes for Exceptional Performers II program. They will add on their new stripes Oct. 1. The 919th Special Operations Wing had six STEP II promotees this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)

    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 Miller, 919th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Senior
  • A sister and brother race each other in potato sacks during the 919th Special Operations Wing “family day” event at Duke Field, Nov. 6. The Family Day event brought reservists and their families together for food, games and music. (Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

    Wing Day brings new events, activities to next UTA

    The 919th Special Operations Wing's newly-named "Wing Day" is scheduled for Nov. 7 boasting a host of new activities spanning the entire day."This event is a time for the leadership to say thank you to the Airmen and their families for the dedication and hard work they bring every day to the mission," said Senior Master Sgt. Kim Perez, Wing Day
  • Staff Sgt. Marc Scialdo’s name was attached to one of the flags set up on the Field of Valor display in Niceville, Fla. Sept. 11. The display features 13 rows of 27 flags and one extra to create the field. Names of recently fallen military members, including 10 Airmen, adorn each of the approximately 352 American flags. The Field will be on display through Sept. 19 at the Mullet Festival grounds and is free to the public. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)

    Fallen Airmen represented at Field of Valor

  • A technical sergeant moves his cart up the final aisle of deals at the commissary case lot sale at Duke Field, Fla., Sept. 11. Patrons waited in line for at least 30 minutes to receive the special sales prices. The three-day sale was open to military, retirees, family members and had special hours for reservists. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)

    Crowds turn out for deals at case lot sale

  • Chief Master Sgt. Brian Bischoff, the 919th Special Operations Wing command chief. (Official photo)

    Meet the new command chief

    Meet the new 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Bischoff.  The new chief answered a few questions recently to inform the wing on where he came from and his priorities.1. What do you see as your top goals and priorities in your new role as command chief?Building Airmen.  I believe in taking every opportunity to
  • Col. James Phillips, 919th Special Operating Wing commander, has a direct line made available to all personnel through the use of suggestion boxes placed throughout the base such as the dining facility, gym, and customer service. To receive a personal response when using the commander's suggestion box, leave your name, unit, and telephone number. Responses regarding information of general interest to the community, submited anonymously, will be published on the 919th SOW SharePoint page. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)

    July, August 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 directly.Here are the June comments/suggestions
  • Chief Master Sgt. Tom Mason, the 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, enjoys his final ride back to base as an MC-130E Combat Talon I loadmaster after completing his and the aircraft’s last sortie. The last five Talons in the Air Force belong to the 919th SOW and are scheduled to be retired at a ceremony April 25. They will make one final flight to the “boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., by the end of the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

    Command chief bids farewell after 33 years

    The 919th Special Operations Wing's command chief bid his wing farewell Aug. 1 during his retirement ceremony here.Chief Master Sgt. Tom Mason, a C-130E Combat Talon I loadmaster prior to accepting the wing's command chief position in 2013 retired after 33 years of  service in the Air Force.The entire wing turned out to say goodbye to the command
  • Lt. Col. Scott Porterfield, 919th Special Operations Support Squadron, leads the junior cadets to their incentive flight during the ROTC Summer Leadership School July 7 at Duke Field, Fla. 50 cadets participated in the voluntary SLS program that teaches high school junior ROTC cadets, leadership, teamwork and self confidence in a highly structured and focused environment. (Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)

    Local junior ROTC class visits Duke FIeld

  • A 96th Security Forces Squadron Airman moves toward a barrier during a shoot, move and communicate drill at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The mandatory training requirement is in addition to annual weapons qualification training. The exercise consists of Airmen firing simmunition ammo while advancing toward, away from and to the side of a target. This is followed by a building sweep and clear drill. Eglin’s security forces personnel protect and defend the main base, facilities, gates, Duke Field, 7th SFG compound and land and water ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)

    Security forces protect local bases

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