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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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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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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Defenders hone go to war skills

Tech. Sgt. Eli Dunbar, 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron, teaches Tactical Combat Casualty Care during a field training exercise at Duke Field, Fla., April 24, 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

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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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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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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Flightline re-enlistment

Staff Sgt. Kelly Andino, 919th Special Operations Support Squadron, re-enlists with Maj. Matthew Samec, also a member of the 919th SOSS, on the Duke Field flightline October 15, 2018. Sergeant Andino is a Citizen Air Commando who has been recognized as a superior former for her exemplary support of the Air Force Reserve's only special operations wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
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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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Directing

A maintainer signals a C-145 Skytruck aircrew as they taxi into their designated flightline parking spot July 11, 2018 at Duke Field, Fla. The Skytrucks are used as a training and proficiency aircraft for Air Force Reserve and active duty Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Neely)
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Elite

The 919th Special Operations Wing’s Airmen of the Quarter, second quarter, display their awards during a ceremony honoring their outstanding achievements June 15, 2018 at Duke Field, Fla. Shown are: Tech. Sgt. Jason Chase of the 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, NCO of the Quarter; Capt. Jessica Vogle of the 919th Special Operations Support Squadron, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter and Master Sgt. Felicia Welch of the 2nd Special Operations Squadron, Senior NCO of the Quarter. Not shown: Senior Airman Cora Walker of the 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, Airman of the Quarter (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Monique Roux)
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Inspect

Airman 1st Class Stephen Lowmiller, a 919th Special Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects an Ops-Core helmet in his workcenter at Duke Field, Fla. recently. The squadron's AFE shop ensures all items are in top condition and ready for worldwide mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jonathan McCallum)
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Stripe

Twenty-six of the 919th Special Operations Wing's finest were promoted in June. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King)
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