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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Defenders hone go to war skills

Air Force and Air National Guard security forces members begin their day with physical training exercises near Duke Field, Fla., April 23, 2019. The exercise, hosted by the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, united squadrons and personnel from seven different wings across the entire total force spectrum. Participants included defenders from the 919th SOSFS, 920th Security Forces Squadron, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., 153rd SFS, Cheyenne Air National Guard Base, Wyo., and 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Mont.
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Defenders hone go to war skills

Senior Airman Joseph Evans III, 920 Security Forces Squadron, assists a team member on the obstacle course during a field training exercise near Duke Field, Fla., April 23, 2019. The exercise, hosted by the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, united squadrons and personnel from seven different wings across the entire total force spectrum. Participants included defenders from the 919th SOSFS, 920th Security Forces Squadron, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., 153rd SFS, Cheyenne Air National Guard Base, Wyo., and 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Mont.
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Webb returns to 919th

Chief Master Sgt. Peter Webb became the new command chief for the 919th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field, Fla., March 3, 2019. Webb was previously assigned to 10th Air Force Headquarters, Naval Air Station Ft. Worth, Texas. (Air Force photo by Capt. Monique Roux)
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The Chief's perspective

Chief Master Sgt. Greg Smith, command chief, Air Force Special Operations Command, explains the importance of the 919th Special Operations Wing's operations during a commanders call April 5, 2019 in Niceville, Fla. Smith and Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of AFSOC, discussed how the Citizen Air Commandos from Duke Field, Fla., continue to support the command's priorities by remaining ready, relevant and resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jon McCallum)
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711th SOS welcomes new commander

Col. Roland Armour, 919th Special Operations Group commander (left), and Lt. Col. William "Wylie" DeWalt listen to remarks on the significance of leadership changes in squadrons throughout the Air Force's history on April 5, 2019 at Duke Field, Fla. DeWalt accepted command of the 711th Special Operations Command from Armour beginning a new chapter in the highly decorated unit's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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Back to basics

Maj. Christopher Mazzey, 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and members of his leadership team conduct an open ranks inspection on March 3, 2019 at Duke Air Field, Fla. The inspection is used to ensure all Airmen have their service dress uniforms in proper order with the corrent display of rank and ribbons.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chelsie Taddonio)
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Back to basics

Maj. Christopher Mazzey, 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, conducts an open ranks inspection on March 3, 2019 at Duke Air Field, Fla. The inspection is used to ensure all Airmen have their service dress uniforms in proper order with the corrent display of rank and ribbons.
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Training wheels

Maj. Matthew Dempsey and Master Sgt. Christopher Sentilles, 5th Special Operations Squadron, stand in front of the AC-130J, the Air Force's newest close air support weapon system, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The 5th SOS is one of 13 squadrons assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing, the Air Force Reserve's only special operations wing, at nearby Duke Field. The 5th SOS augments the AC-130J Flight Training Unit, providing Reserve both full- and part-time instructor aircrews for the program. These Reserve Citizen Airmen are responsible for training Reserve and active duty crews alike. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Kentavis Brackin)
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Words of wisdom

Sgt. Yash Hernandez-Kraskey and his mother, Kim Hernandez, share a pensive moment at Bagram Airfield, Jan. 22. Hernandez, a member of the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, and her son supported contingency operations while deployed recently. (Photo by Jon Micheal Connor, Army Public Affairs)
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No stone unturned

The 919th Special Operations Wing will undergo a Capstone visit as part of an Air Force Reserve Command Unit Effectiveness inspection June 27,July 2, 2019 at Duke Field, Fla. The Capstone event culminates a two year assessment of the wing and its programs and is intended to validate compliance with Air Force policies and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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No stone unturned

Members of the 919th Special Operations Wing will undergo a Capstone event as part of a Unit Effective Inspection from June 27 to July 2, 2019 at Duke Field, Fla. The Capstone visit culminates a two-year assessment by inspectors from Air Force Reserve Command to determin how well the 919th SOW is managing resources and complying with Air Force policies while performing their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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Proud to Serve

Col. Frank L. Bradfield III, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, re-enlists Chief Master Sgt. Brian Bischoff, 919th SOW command chief, for extended duty with the Air Force Reserve at Duke Field, Florida, January 4, 2019. Bischoff has served 29 years in the Air Force at seven locations in the United States and one assignment at Germany while on active duty, (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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Therapy Dogs Visit the 919th SOW

Tech. Sgt. Rina Gatzman, 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, spends time with American Red Cross Therapy Dogs Telly and Rio January 7, 2019. The program allows service dogs to visit members of the unit as part of it's ongoing outreach efforts aimed at supporting the morale and resiliency of Airmen based at Duke Field, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chelsie Taddonio)
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Getting it done

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Tomi, 919th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Master Sgt. Jessica bloodworth, 2nd Special Operations Squadron, took time Dec. 21, 2018 to display coins they received from the commander of Air Combat Command. The Citizen Air Commandos earned the recognition coins from Gen. Michael Holmes for the role they played in relief operations for Airmen from nearby Tyndall Air Force base, Fla., after Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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Getting it done

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Tomi, 919th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Master Sgt. Jessica Bloodworth, 2nd Special Operations Squadron, took time Dec. 21, 2018 to display coins they received from the commander of Air Combat Command. The Citizen Air Commandos earned the recognition coins from Gen. Michael Holmes for the role they played in relief operations for Airmen from nearby Tyndall Air Force base, Fla., after Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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Infant Baptism at Reserve Base Chapel First In Decades

Capt. Julie Farrand, 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group, and her husband Tech. Sgt. Jordan Farrand, a contracting specialist with the Air Force Test Center, held daughter Jillian's baptism at Duke Field Chapel during the December drill weekend religious service.
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Infant Baptism at Reserve Base Chapel First In Decades

Capt. Julie Farrand, 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group, and her husband Tech. Sgt. Jordan Farrand, a contracting specialist with the Air Force Test Center, held daughter Jillian's baptism at Duke Field Chapel during the December drill weekend religious service.
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Infant Baptism at Reserve Base Chapel First In Decades

Capt. Julie Farrand, 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group, and her husband Tech. Sgt. Jordan Farrand, a contracting specialist with the Air Force Test Center, held daughter Jillian's baptism at Duke Field Chapel during the December drill weekend religious service.
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Tyndall AFB Reception Center Sign

A makeshift sign on Eglin Air Force base, Florida, indicates the entrance to the Tyndall Reception Center. The center serves as a one-stop focal point for Tyndall based Airmen and their families who have questions related to housing, assignments and evacuation entitlements following Hurricane Michael. Members from the 919th Special Operations Wing at nearby Duke Field have play a key role in assisting with the TRC's daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jodi Ames)
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Best in the business

Tech. Sgt. Bradley Moore, aerial delivery craftsman with the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, leads a group of Army airborne soldiers to their transport as they prepare for a qualification jump from Duke Field. The 919 SOLRS provides integrated logistical support to the 919th Special Operations Wing, 7th Special Forces Group and Air Force Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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