Crowds brave chills for deals at case lot sale

Lines formed at the register and to get inside the commissary case lot sale at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6. Patrons waited in line for at least 30 minutes to receive the special sales prices. The two-day sale was open to military, retirees, family members and had special hours for reservists. (U.S. Air

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

Former Duke commander passes

Retired Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Donald E. Haugen, commander of Duke Field’s first 919th-designated unit, passed away Dec. 1, 2015, in Niceville, Florida, at the age of 84. Haugen served as commander of the formerly C-130-equipped 919th Tactical Airlift Group (Air Force Reserve) from July 1971

Airmen, family visit flightline

Members of the 919th Special Operations Wing and the families walk toward the wing’s aircraft for an up-close look during the Duke Field Wing Day event Oct. 7. The 919th Special Operations Wing sets aside a special day each year to show appreciation for its reservists and their family members.

September, October 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

919th kids deploy for Operation Hero

“Future Airmen” await their ride to the deployment line during the Duke Field Operation Hero event Nov. 7. The event was a mock deployment exercise for 919th Special Operations Wing children. The exercise started with the kids receiving orders before deploying to the 919th Special Operations

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.

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

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

Fallen Airmen represented at Field of Valor