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 memorial highlights Duke Field’s storied past

The original plaque from a dated memorial to members of the 3205th Drone Group rests at its new home on the recently completed history memorial at Duke Field, Florida, Aug. 8, 2021. On base, McWhorter Street, Blake Avenue, Clay Street, Audette Drive, Phillips Street, and Leffel Street, are all named after the casualties from training accident as part of the 3205th DG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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(Third from left) Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Herndon, Air Combat Command's chief enlisted manager of personnel, takes time for a group photo with unit training managers from the 919th Special Operations Wing July 19, 2021. Herndon used the visit as an opportunity to talk to Unit Training Managers, offer solutions to local issues and recognize outstanding Airmen. (Courtesy Photo)
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Emergency Management: Heroes Behind the Scenes

Master Sgt. Jessica Mango, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, oversees the Emergency Management flight at Duke Field, Florida, July 16, 2021. Mango and her team train all 1,800 members of the 919th Special Operations Wing on deployment requirements and provide action plans in case of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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(left to right) Maj. Gen. Bryan Radliff, 10th Air Force commander, Col. Kevin Merrill, 919th Special Operations Wing outgoing commander, and Col. Jason Grandy, 919th Special Operations Wing incoming commander, stand at attention prior to the change in leadership in a ceremony at Duke Field, Florida, July 11, 2021. Merrill was awarded the Legion of Merit for his leadership of the unit the past two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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Air Force Fitness test is back with a new look

(Front left) Staff Sgt. April Prine, 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment supervisor, and members of the 919th Special Operations Wing participate in the Air Force physical fitness test, July 11, 2021. During this component, each Airman is to complete as many push-ups as possible in one minute. After completing the push-ups, the Airmen performed the sit-ups requirement and a 1.5-mile run to complete the Air Force physical fitness test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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Recruiting steady despite COVID-19 challenges

Craig Anderson, U.S. Air Force enlistee, asks Tech. Sgt. Amy Busenbark, 351st Recruiting Squadron recruiter, questions about the Air Force while his family watches at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, July 8, 2021. Recruiting figures stayed steady throughout the fiscal year despite challenges brought on by the pandemic. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Recruiting steady despite COVID-19 challenges

Tech. Sgt. Amy Busenbark, 351st Recruiting Squadron recruiter, explains an enlistment form to Craig Anderson, U.S. Air Force enlistee at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, July 8, 2021. Recruiters devised new methods such as conducting enlistments virtually to keep recruiting numbers steady despite challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Recruiting steady despite COVID-19 challenges

Craig Anderson, U.S. Air Force enlistee, takes the Oath of Enlistment at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, July 8, 2021. Combat Aviation Advisors, civil engineers, and security forces members have open billets at the 919th Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Cynthia Duffey, 919th Special Operations Wing Director of Psychological Health, takes time out of her job for a photo at Duke Field, Florida, June 5, 2021. Duffey is a licensed mental health counselor and the first director of psychological health for the 919th SOW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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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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The 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post sees all and knows all

Senior Airman Aaron Thomas, 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post controller, shows all his actions are annotated on the events log during a hurricane evacuation exercise at Duke Field, Florida, May 3, 2021. The 919th SOW Command Post controllers are in a windowless room, but they see all and know all. They work 24/7, 365 days of the year to support a mission that never stops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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The 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post sees all and knows all

Senior Airman Shanna Rairigh, 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post controller, verifies contact information for a member assigned to the 919th SOW at Duke Field, Florida, May 3, 2021. The 919th SOW Command Post controllers are in a windowless room but they see all and know all. They work 24/7, 365 days of the year to support a mission that never stops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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The 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post sees all and knows all

Staff Sgt. Kaydee Goleta, 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post noncommissioned officer in charge of command and control operations activates the Emergency Mass Notification System as part of her quick reaction checklist procedures during a hurricane evacuation exercise at Duke Field, Florida, May 3, 2021. The 919th SOW Command Post controllers are in a windowless room but they see all and know all. They work 24/7, 365 days of the year to support a mission that never stops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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The 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post sees all and knows all

Members of the 919th Special Operations Wing Command Post gather around Senior Airman Shanna Rairigh, 919th SOW CP controller, while she briefs on the latest information received during a hurricane evacuation exercise at Duke Field, Florida, May 3, 2021. Members of the 919th SOW Command Post are the hub of incoming and outgoing communications and ensure information is being dispersed correctly maximizing the 919th Special Operations Wing’s state of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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Development and Training Flight trainees PT with Military Training Instructors

Trainees with the 919th Special Operations Wing Development and Training Flight, march to the track at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2021. The D&TF is a delayed entry program that gives new members of the Air Force Reserve the opportunity to learn, develop, and cultivate the basic skills of being an Airman prior to attending Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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Development and Training Flight trainees PT with Military Training Instructors

A 919th Special Operations Wing Development and Training Flight member, stands at parade rest before a physical training session at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2021. The D&TF prepares new members of the Air Force Reserve for the Basic Military Training physical training regimen. The D&TF also gives trainees the opportunity to learn, develop, and cultivate the basic skills of being an Airman prior to attending BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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Development and Training Flight trainees PT with Military Training Instructors

Trainees with the 919th Special Operations Wing Development and Training Flight, perform cardiovascular exercises during a physical training session at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2021. The D&TF prepares new members of the Air Force Reserve for the Basic Military Training physical training regimen. The D&TF also gives trainees the opportunity to learn, develop, and cultivate the basic skills of being an Airman prior to attending BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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