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919th Special Operations Wing

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May 13, 2025
Recruiters vital to mission success

In today’s operational environment, mission success demands on more than just advanced technology or cutting-edge aircraft. It requires people who are trained and capable of carrying out often very complex tasks.
April 8, 2025
Exercise Emerald Howl Tests Communication Skills for Tactical Readiness

In today’s rapidly evolving operational landscape, communication is more than just a connection, it’s a lifeline. For the communications professionals of the 919th Special Operations Wing ensuring seamless, secure, and resilient communications in dynamic environments is critical.
April 7, 2025
Reserve Special Operations Mission Realigns For Future Warfighting Capabilities

The 919th Special Operations Wing is making a significant move as it transitions one of its warfighting missions to the AC-130J Ghostrider and relocates one of its flying squadrons and aircraft maintenance functions from Duke Field, Fla., to Hurlburt Field, Fla.
March 13, 2025
919th SOSFS Honors Former Member with Memorial Ruck

With rucks secured tightly and hearts heavier than the weight they carried, the Airmen of the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron stepped off on March 2, 2025, for the 1st Annual Memorial Ruck in honor of Senior Master Sgt. Stepho Tterlikkis.
Oct. 26, 2022
919th member committed to fitness, healthy lifestyle

She has the tireless, dedication of an Ironman, thrives on the competitive spirit and camaraderie of athletic competitions and, as a Citizen Air Commando, brings readiness to a whole new level.
April 28, 2021
Preservation of the Force and Family devotes it’s time to resiliency

The Preservation of the Force and Family on Duke Field held psychological resiliency training for 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group Airmen.
May 11, 2020
Home at the hospital

While most people go home after a long, grueling day at work, Kevin Kulow walks straight to his camper, a short distance from the emergency room where he faces a wide range of unexpected illnesses.
May 4, 2020
Fighting the invisible enemy

Medical professionals are dealing with a surge in patients needed treatment, the general public is dawning face masks and some states are on lockdown. In the wake of changes implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19, a small yet highly capable Reserve Medical Unit in the Florida panhandle is making
May 1, 2020
Reservist selected for COVID task force

When Lt. Col. Joseph Catalino, commander of the 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron, isn’t serving with the Air Force Reserve, he works as a civilian at the Pentagon for the office of the Secretary of Defense. Earlier this year, he was selected to be the Department of Defense Representative to
Jan. 27, 2020
919th SOCES Equipment Training

Airman 1st Class Eric Johnson, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy construction equipment specialist, operates a bulldozer, Jan. 11, 2019, Duke Field, Fla. Johnson is a Citizen Air Commando who is training to use the bulldozer during a unit training assembly weekend.