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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New stress inoculation training held at Duke Field

Lt Col John Rolsen answers the questions of student trainers during the first iteration of stress inoculation training at Duke Field, Florida, March 11, 2024. Stress inoculation takes a similar approach to that of medical inoculation. The inoculation concept aims to arm Airmen with the tools to cope when facing stress. (Photo courtesy of Master Sgt. Ben Rowe)
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New stress inoculation training held at Duke Field

Lt Col John Rolsen answers the questions of student trainers during the first iteration of stress inoculation training at Duke Field, Florida, March 11, 2024. Stress inoculation takes a similar approach to that of medical inoculation. The inoculation concept aims to arm Airmen with the tools to cope when facing stress. (Photo courtesy of Master Sgt. Ben Rowe)
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Unique exercise prepares defenders for austere conflict

Tech. Sgt. Michael O’Callaghan, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron cadre, performs a weapons check before engaging simulated oppositional forces during the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron 2023 exercise at Duke Field, Florida, April 3, 2023. During the exercise, security force members learned troop leading procedures, movements, how to react to improvised explosive devices, land navigation techniques, personnel recovery, and personnel security missions while working as a team to accomplish their goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
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Unique exercise prepares defenders for austere conflict

Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron carry a simulated injured pilot during their 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron 2023 exercise at Duke Field, Florida, April 3, 2023. The goal of the exercise was to complete all the necessary annual training requirements of security forces Airmen in the 919th SOSFS in a fast-paced and variable environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
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Unique exercise prepares defenders for austere conflict

919th Special Operations Security Forces Airmen hike out to a simulated downed-pilot during the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron 2023 exercise at Duke Field, Florida, April 3, 2023. Airmen took missions on a randomized schedule and convoyed out to a remote location to execute the assigned tasks throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
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Unique exercise prepares defenders for austere conflict

A 919th Special Operations Security Forces Airman keeps lookout for oppositional forces while lying in the underbrush during the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron 2023 exercise at Duke Field, Florida, April 3, 2023. Airmen faced obstacles and oppositional forces that they had to handle with an appropriate amount of force during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
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Unique exercise prepares defenders for austere conflict

919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Airmen stand patrol on a hill during the squadron’s 2023 exercise at Duke Field, Florida, April 3, 2023. Airmen faced obstacles and oppositional forces that they had to handle with an appropriate amount of force during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)
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70 dog years later, Major Edan ends her military career

From left, Col. Jason Grandy, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, Maj. Edan, 2nd Special Operations Squadron Combat Stress Therapy Dog, and Lt. Col. Michael Brasher, 2nd SOS pilot, accept Edan's retirement certificate at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 20, 2023. Brasher is Edan's caretaker and shared his retirement ceremony with her. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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C-145A Combat Coyotes make final run after decade of service

Four C-145A Combat Coyote aircraft taxi onto the flightline at Duke Field, Florida, Dec. 15, 2022 at the end of their last flight. The 919th Special Operations Wing was the last U.S. Air Force unit to fly the aircraft before they are decommissioned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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C-145A Combat Coyote make final run after decade of service

Three C-145A Combat Coyote aircraft sit parked on a dirt runway on the Eglin Range, Florida, Dec. 15, 2022. The aircraft performed touch and goes as part of their last flight before being decommissioned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Entrepreneurial loadmasters take to brewing

From left, Tech. Sgt. Jeff Lockwood, Tech. Sgt Parker Christianson, and Tech. Sgt. Galen Cooper, all 859th Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, stop for a photo in front of the brewery they run together in Niceville, Florida, August 26, 2022. The three Citizen Air Commandos forged friendships from their shared mission at the 859th SOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Entrepreneurial loadmasters take to brewing

Tech. Sgt. Parker Christianson uses a hydrometer to measure the density of a new batch of brew he created in Niceville, Florida, August 26, 2022. The trio that created the brewery started out in a garage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Entrepreneurial loadmasters take to brewing

Tech. Sgt. Galen Cooper carries a sack of malt to be used in a new batch of brew in Niceville, Florida, August 26, 2022. The three Citizen Air Commandos forged friendships from their shared mission at the 859th SOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Entrepreneurial loadmasters take to brewing

A 919th Special Operations Wing shield hangs on the wall of the brewery owned by three loadmasters from the 859th Special Operations Squadron in Niceville, Florida, August 26, 2022. Their establishment is adorned with 919th Special Operations Wing memorabilia from different missions and squadrons that they’ve collected over time in their shared adventures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Dynamic duo keep deployments running smoothly

Erin Tyler, (left) and Master Sgt. Alan Smith-Toro, both 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group unit deployment managers, pose for a photo at Duke Field, Florida, July 11, 2022. UDMs ensure all their Airmen are ready to deploy within a 72-hour notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Dynamic duo keep deployments running smoothly

Erin Tyler, 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group unit deployment manager, sorts through files at Duke Field, Florida, July 11, 2022. Tyler works alongside and collaborates with active-duty counterparts from the 492nd Special Operations Wing to ensure the highest state of readiness by Reservists in the integrated fighting force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Dynamic duo keep deployments running smoothly

Master Sgt. Alan Smith-Toro, 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group unit deployment manager, inputs data into a digital database at Duke Field, Florida, July 11, 2022. UDMs ensure assigned personnel are mobility trained and mission-ready for combat and deployment operations in any theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Defenders perform move, shoot, communicate training

A row of 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Airmen move in unison towards their targets at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 9, 2022. The improved skillsets of the defenders helps them to provide enhanced security services in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Defenders perform move, shoot, communicate training

919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron defenders move as a team into a defensive position as part of their annual currency training at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 9, 2022. While moving in sync, defenders transitioned back and forth from the M4 Carbine and the Beretta M9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Multifunctional Airman brings new skills to the table

Staff Sgt. Arin Brown, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron defender, stands with her nursing class at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida, Nov., 2022. Brown uses her medical experience to share additional knowledge during tactical combat casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Arin Brown)
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