U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William Holt, special assistant to the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, taxis a U-28A Draco down the Hurlburt Field flightline during his “Fini” flight at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 19, 2019. Holt has flown the U-28A for 12 years and has accrued approximately 700 flight hours in his 28 years of service in Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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919th Special Operations Wing Assumption of Responsibility

Chief Master Sgt. Marcia Evans addresses Airmen and guests during her assumption of responsibility ceremony at Duke Field, Florida, Sept. 6, 2025. Evans became the 919th Special Operations Wing command chief and will serve as the senior enlisted advisor to the wing commander on all matters concerning the enlisted force.
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919th Special Operations Wing Assumption of Responsibility

Chief Master Sgt. Marcia Evans receives the guidon from Col. Scott Hurrelbrink, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Duke Field, Fla., Sept. 6, 2025. The event symbolizes the trust and confidence placed in the wing’s top enlisted leader.
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CMSgt Marcia Evans Official Photo

CMSgt Marcia Evans Official Photo
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SOCSOUTH leader, former Ecuadorian resident, catalyst for partner nation exchange

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Phillip Vaughn, Expeditionary Task Group commander (SOCSOUTH), delivers remarks at the Subject Matter Expert Exchange Opening Ceremony in Guayaquil, Ecuador on August 25, 2025. The exchange enhanced interoperability and strengthened joint efforts to counter illicit actors along Ecuador’s northern border and maritime domains. (U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Erica Campbell)
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SOCSOUTH leader, former Ecuadorian resident, catalyst for partner nation exchange

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Phillip Vaughn, Expeditionary Task Group commander (SOCSOUTH), supports Ecuadorian military partners during a tabletop exercise, enhancing interoperability and crisis response planning, August 25, 2025. The engagement was intended to strengthen regional security cooperation.
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SOCSOUTH leader, former Ecuadorian resident, catalyst for partner nation exchange

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Phillip Vaughn, Expeditionary Task Group commander (SOCSOUTH), meets Brig. Gen. Luis Fierro Urresta, commander of Air and Space Command (COAE), during the Air to Ground Integration opening ceremony in Guayaquil, Ecuador, for a Subject Matter Expert Exchange on August 25, 2025. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) conducts activities such as this exchange to strengthen relationships with partner nations and enhance their security capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Erica Campbell)
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SOCSOUTH leader, former Ecuadorian resident, catalyst for partner nation exchange

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Phillip Vaughn, Expeditionary Task Group commander (SOCSOUTH) instructs Ecuadorian military partners on air to ground integration at subject matter exchange in Guayaquil, Ecuador, August 28, 2025. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) conducts activities to strengthen relationships with partner nations and enhance their security capabilities. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Erica Campbell)
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Duke Field’s security forces hone battlefield skills

Security Forces members from the 919th Special Operations Wing honed a range of combat readiness skills during annual training at Duke Field, Florida, Aug. 2, 2025. Training for the defenders included ground combat tactics, close-quarters battle, defensive techniques and working with Partner Nations at an overseas location. The training is vital to ensure Reserve Airmen are an integrated, combat ready and lethal fighting force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
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711th Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. John Duke, outgoing 711th Special Operations Squadron commander, delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2025. In addition to the change of command, the event marked the squadron’s transition to an operational AC-130J Ghostrider gunship mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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711th Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Matthew Barry, 919th Special Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Jason Fox, incoming 711th Special Operations Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2025. In addition to the change of command, the event marked the squadron’s transition to an operational AC-130J Ghostrider gunship mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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711th Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Fox, incoming 711th Special Operations Squadron commander, delivers his first remarks during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 27, 2025. In addition to the change of command, the event marked the squadron’s transition to an operational AC-130J Ghostrider gunship mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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711th Change of Command Ceremony

Members of the 711th Special Operations Squadron render a salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Fox, incoming 711th Special Operations Squadron commander, at a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2025. A longstanding military tradition, the ceremony marked the official transfer of command of the 711th SOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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919 SOW maintainers perform pre-flight check on AC-130J

Reservists from the 919th Special Operations Wing perform pre-flight checks on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship prior to a local training mission at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The Reserve flew the AC-130 gunship for two decades and nearly 30 years later, it will now resume its role as mission partners with active duty aircrew and maintainers almost 30 years later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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919th aircrew takes off in AC-130J

An AC-130J aircrew assigned to the 919h Special Operations Wing taxis an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The AC-130J provides ground forces an expeditionary, direct-fire platform that is persistent, ideally suited for urban operations and delivers precision low-yield munitions against ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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919th aircrew takes off in AC-130J

An aircrew assigned to the 919h Special Operations Wing taxis an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The AC-130J provides ground forces an expeditionary, direct-fire platform that is persistent, ideally suited for urban operations and delivers precision low-yield munitions against ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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919th aircrew takes off in AC-130J

Special Mission Aviators assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing sit on the ramp of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship as it taxis towards the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The AC-130J is modified a precision strike package, which includes a mission management console, robust communications suite, two electro-optical/infrared sensors, advanced fire control equipment, precision guided munitions delivery capability, as well as trainable 30mm and 105mm weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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919th aircrew takes off in AC-130J

Aircrew assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing flies an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The AC-130J is the fifth-generation gunship that replaced the fleet of AC-130U/W gunships. AC-130 gunships have an extensive combat history dating back to Vietnam where gunships destroyed more than 10,000 trucks and were credited with many life-saving, close air support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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919th AC-130J maintainers finalize pre-flight inspection

Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing conclude a pre-flight inspection of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony here July 11, 2025. Over the past four decades, AC-130s have deployed constantly to hotspots throughout the world in support of special operations and conventional forces. In South America, Africa, Europe and throughout the Middle East, gunships have significantly contributed to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson.)
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919th AC-130J aircrew preparing for taking off

Aircrew from the 919th Special Operations Wing conduct pre-flight checks of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship before takeoff at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The Reserve flew the AC-130 gunship for two decades and nearly 30 years later, it resumes its role as mission partners with active duty aircrew and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson.)
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