An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 3, 2014.The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. John Bainter)

Commentaries

  • Commander issues Memorial Day message

    Citizen Air Commandos,The last Monday of May is a sacred day for America as the nation honors generations of heroes who have sacrificed their lives to defend our freedoms.The gratitude we feel is visible on Memorial Day in ceremonies and gatherings throughout communities across the Nation in

  • Equal Opportunity staff participates in symposium

    If you’ve been on Duke Field for the last few months, you’ve probably heard about the R.I.P.D. culture. It’s short for “Readiness, Innovation, Partnership, and Development.” Our Wing Commander believes that these concepts will lead to continued success for the 919th and our mission partners.The

  • Commander's holiday message

    As we prepare for the holidays, I’d like to thank you for the numerous sacrifices you and your families have made to support our Air Force and the 919th Special Operations Wing in 2019. The challenges you faced this year were substantial. Yet through it all, your considerable efforts enabled us to

  • Commander shares Veterans Day message

    Citizen Air Commandos Communities throughout the United States will pause today to show their gratitude to service members past and present on Veterans Day. It’s a day of honor. Veteran’s Day is about what happens when we have achieved our objective in combat and when our sons and daughters who have

  • Air Force celebrates 72nd Birthday

    On this 72nd birthday of our United States Air Force, Chief Olson and I would like to commend you on your hard work over the past year. Once again, we saw momentous accomplishments across this Command. From a Medal of Honor awarded to an AFSOC Airman, to the first combat deployment of our newest

  • Commander issues Labor Day message

    This weekend we observe the 125th anniversary of Labor Day as a national holiday. We honor the commitment and achievements of the American worker, whose dedication contributed significantly to this great Nation’s prosperity. As Citizen Air Commandos, serving in our community as well as our Air