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

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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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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Bring it!

Members of the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron marshal airdrop training bundles into a C-145A Combat Coyote in preparation for a drop and recovery training mission. The 919 SOLRS provides integrated logistical support to the 919th Special Operations Wing, 7th Special Forces Group, and Air Force Special Operations Command.
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Spray

Sam Nimpchai, 796th Civil Engineer Squadron range maintenance specialist, takes a few minutes at the end of the day to clean his utility vehicle at the wash rack at Duke Field, Fla.,, Sept. 29, 2017. Nimpchai and other members of the 796th CES are responsible for a wide range of maintenance and upkeep on the Eglin Range and properties such as Duke Field, 7th Special Forces Group compound and several smaller satellite locations throughout Northwest Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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Civics lesson

Col. David Hanson, 919th Special Operations Wing vice commander, visits with Okaloosa County Commissioner Wayne Harris as they board an Air Force bus during the 919th Special Operations Wing Civic Leader Tour at Duke Field, Fla. April 22. Each year, the wing invites local civic leaders to spend a day learning more about the wing’s Citizen Air Commandos and their roles in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Civics lesson

Tech. Sgt. Michael Resseguie, a 919th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology machinist, demonstrates use of a magnesium welding tube for training certifications during the 919th Special Operations Wing Civic Leader Tour at Duke Field April 22. Each year, the wing invites local civic leaders to spend a day learning more about the wing’s Citizen Air Commandos and their roles in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Civics lesson

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Rush, 919th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop chief, demonstrates a stencil his Airmen machined with water jet cutting technology during the 919th Special Operations Wing Civic Leader Tour at Duke Field April 22. Each year, the wing invites local civic leaders to spend a day learning more about the wing’s Citizen Air Commandos and their roles in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Civics lesson

Teresa Halverson admires an Air Force logo-adorned block of billet aluminum during the 919th Special Operations Wing Civic Leader Tour at Duke Field, Fla. April 22. The 919th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight, where the block was machined during a training session, was one of several visits that helped educate the civic leaders on the wing’s Citizen Air Commandos and their roles in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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859 Activated

The 859th Special Operations Squadron was stood up during an activation and assumption of command ceremony at Duke Field, Fla., April 1. The Reserve squadron will take on the special operations non-standard aviation mission along with its active-duty counterpart, the 524th SOS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Vice visit

Col. Bryan Ratliff (left), 10th Air Force vice commander, tours a C-146 Wolfhound with Col. Kurt Matthews (right), 919 Special Operations group, during an immersion tour of Duke Field on March 31. The purpose of the tour was to learn the integration of the wing's mission, operations and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Vice visit

Col. Bryan Ratliff, tours a C-145 Skytruck with 919 Special Operations Wing leadership during an immersion tour of Duke Field March 31. The purpose of the tour was to learn the integration of the wing's mission, operations and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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C-146 maintenance

Members of the 592nd Special Operations Maintenance Group, work on a part from the C-146 Wolfhound March 31 at Duke Field, Fla. The 592nd SOMXS and the 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assigned a dedicated crew chief and assistant crew chief to each of the aircraft at Duke Field. Each aircraft has an active-duty and reserve crew chief assigned to it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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C-146 maintenance

Staff Sgt. Jesse Brazell, 592nd Special Operations Maintenance Group, works on a panel from the C-146 Wolfhound March 31 at Duke Field, Fla. The 592nd SOMXS and the 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assigned a dedicated crew chief and assistant crew chief to each of the aircraft at Duke Field. Each aircraft has an active-duty and reserve crew chief assigned to it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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C-146 maintenance

Staff Sgt. Jesse Brazell, 592nd Special Operations Maintenance Group, orders a part for the C-146 Wolfhound March 31 at Duke Field, Fla. The 592nd SOMXS and the 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assigned a dedicated crew chief and assistant crew chief to each of the aircraft at Duke Field. Each aircraft has an active-duty and reserve crew chief assigned to it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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New CV

Col. David Hanson, new 919th Operations Wing vice commander, tours the base March 31 at Duke Field, Fla. Hanson leads the wing's special operations forces ensuring unit readiness for worldwide deployments in support of combatant commands as well as directing wing headquarters staff functions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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