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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Recruiters vital to mission success

Master Sgt. Michael Arriaga, 919th Special Operations Wing, recruiter, poses for a photo in front of the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Office in Mary Ester, FL. There are over 200 career opportunities within the Air Force Reserve.
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Exercise Emerald Howl Sharpens Skills for Tactical Readiness

Warfighters from the 919th Special Operations Wing working on tactical communications tools during a training exercise, Operation Emerald Howl, on March 25, 2025, at Duke Field, FL. The exercise provided members the opportunity to operate communications equipment in a controlled but challenging environment.
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Exercise Emerald Howl Sharpens Skills for Tactical Readiness

A U.S. Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Wing works on a satellite dish during a training exercise, Operation Emerald Howl, on March 25, 2025, at Duke Field, FL. The exercise provided members the opportunity to operate communications equipment in a controlled but challenging environment.
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AFSOC Command Chief

Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Green, Air Force Special Operations command chief, visits with 919 Special Operations Wing maintenance professionals on March 3, 2025, at Hurlbut Field, FL. The 919SOW supports AFSOC and AFRC taskings relating to operations, maintenance, security forces, etc.
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2024 Annual Awards Banquet

Winners of the 919th Annual Awards pose for a photo on March 1, 2025. Formal awards ceremonies have been a long-standing Air Force tradition to honor its members that go above and beyond for mission success.
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(Ret.) Col. Ed Hubbard Speaks at Annual Awards Banquet

(Ret.) Col. Ed Hubbard speaks to guests at the 2024 Annual Awards Banquet on March 1, 2025. Hubbard spent over six years as a POW in Northern Vietnam.
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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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5th SOS tests new aircraft mask for C-130 enterprise

Master Sgt. Justin Spurling, 53rd Wing aircrew flight equipment manager, demonstrates wear of the Joint Service Aircrew Mask for Strategic Aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 19, 2021. The 5th Special Operations Squadron was the last squadron to test the JSAM SA before C-130 platforms across the U.S. Air Force could field the new system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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5th SOS tests new aircraft mask for C-130 enterprise

Tech. Sgt. Dave Watson, 5th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner, wears a Joint Service Aircrew Mask for Strategic Aircraft while controlling the weaponry of an AC-130J Ghostrider on a flight near Hurlburt Field, Florida, in May, 2021. The AC-130Js offered a dynamic environment with a variety of career specialties for the testing of the new protective masks. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Justin Eulberg)
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5th SOS tests new aircraft mask for C-130 enterprise

Maj. Justin Eulberg, 5th Special Operations Squadron AC-130J pilot, tests the Joint Service Aircrew Mask for Strategic Aircraft during a flight near Hurlburt Field, Florida, in May 2021. The tests lasted eight days and required aircrew to evaluate the effectiveness of the mask in a variety of scenarios. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Justin Eulberg)
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5th SOS tests new aircraft mask for C-130 enterprise

A Joint Service Aircrew Mask for Strategic Aircraft rests on a table at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 19, 2021. The equipment protects aircrew against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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210408-F-MN886-0075

Airmen from the 919th Mission Support Group participate in a Psychological Pillar class at Duke Field, Florida, April 8, 2021. The Psychological Pillar class is a service offered by the Preservation of the Force and Family that aims to teach Air Commandos tools to maintain their mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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210408-F-MN886-0018

Senior Airman Cynthia Frazier, a 919th Special Operations Communication Squadron Cyber Systems Operations tech, participates in an ice breaker during a Psychological Pillar class at Duke Field, Florida, April 8, 2021. The Psychological Pillar class is a service offered by the Preservation of the Force and Family where Air Commandos learn how to improve cognitive and behavioral performance, stress management, coping strategies and many other tools for maintaining mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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210408-F-MN886-0069

Master Sgt. Claire McKay, a 919th Special Operations Communication Squadron section chief, participates in an exercise during a Psychological Pillar class at Duke Field, Florida, April 8, 2021. The Psychological Pillar class is a service offered by the Preservation of the Force and Family where Air Commandos learn how to improve cognitive and behavioral performance, stress management, coping strategies and many other tools for maintaining mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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210206-F-MN886-1007

Master Sgt. James Horne, a 919th Special Operations Wing Occupational Safety Office specialist, inspects wiring on office equipment at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 6, 2021. Specialists with the 919th SOW safety office conduct regular inspections around the wing to identify risk of any safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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210206-F-MN886-1021

Master Sgt. James Horne, a 919th Special Operations Wing Occupational Safety Office specialist, inspects a space heater at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 6, 2021. Airmen with the 919 SOW occupational safety office develop, implement, execute and evaluate safety regulations in order to promote safety awareness and mishap prevention around the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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210206-F-MN886-1044

Master Sgt. James Horne, a 919th Special Operations Wing Occupational Safety Office specialist, inspects a fire extinguisher at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 6, 2021. The 919th SOW occupational safety section mitigates risks of injury of Citizen Air Commandos, protects resources, and preserves combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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201014-F-XN072-322

Jacqueline Gonzales, 919th Special Operations Wing Airman & Family Readiness Center director, discusses an upcoming resiliency event with Airmen at Duke Field, Florida, Oct. 14, 2020. Gonzales is also the Resiliency Support Team chair and coordinates events with other helping agencies to offer in-person and virtual support for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan McCallum)
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201014-F-XN072-301

Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron assist Jacqueline Gonzales, 919th Special Operations Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center director, test a virtual resiliency event at Duke Field, Florida, Oct. 14, 2020. Gonzalez is chair of the 919th Special Operations Wing Resiliency Support Team and coordinates with multiple helping agencies to offer in-person and virtual support for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan McCallum)
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