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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Female aviators key element to the CAA mission

A 711th Special Operations Squadron Combat Aviation Advisor watches a C-145 Combat Coyote as it comes in for landing on an unimproved runway March 15, 2021 near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. CAAs advise, assist and instruct service members from partner nations on how to best perform their specialized mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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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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Airdropped

A parachuted bundle soars from a C-145 Skytruck during an airdrop mission near Duke Field, Fla.. New and prior-qualified loadmasters release sandbags and 300-pound boxes from the 919th Special Operations Wing aircraft as part of their initial airdrop or proficiency training. The 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Airmen are responsible for packing, securing and recovering the equipment and parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Eighteen of the 919th Special Operations Wing's finest Airmen were selected for promotion in the month of September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel King).
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Twenty five of the 919th Special Operations Wing's finest Airmen were selected for promotion in the month of December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel King).
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Sixteen of the 919th Special Operations Wing's finest Airmen were selected for promotion in the month of June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel King).
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Osprey

A CV-22 Osprey from Hurlburt Field, Fla. hovers over C-145 Skytrucks parked on the flightline at Duke Field, Fla. Duke's Air Force Reserve and active duty Airmen use the C-145 as a training and proficiency aircraft for special operators and combat aviation advisors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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A special mission aviator helps guide Tech. Sgt. Justin Spencer, 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, toward a C-145 Skytruck to load parachute bundles for a training sortie at Duke Field, Fla. The 300-pound bundles are loaded so new SMAs can perform their initial airdrop training and prior-qualified Airmen can maintain proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Visiting an old friend

Tech. Sgt. Robert Wegeman, 919th Special Operations Wing, greets an old friend, an F-106A Delta Dart, at the Tyndall Air Force Base airpark August 11. Wegeman was the crew-chief for the F-106, now a static display, and wanted to say goodbye before he officially retired from the Air Force after 41 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Visiting an old friend

Tech. Sgt. Robert Wegeman, 919th Special Operations Wing, said goodbye to his beloved Air Force after 41 years of service August 14. The 60-year-old Airman maintained 16 different aircraft and earned more than 60 medals during his four-decade tenure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Visiting an old friend

Tech. Sgt. Robert Wegeman, 919th Special Operations Wing, said goodbye to his beloved Air Force after 41 years of service August 14. The 60-year-old Airman maintained 16 different aircraft and earned more than 60 medals during his four-decade tenure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Visiting an old friend

Tech. Sgt. Robert Wegeman, 919th Special Operations Wing, kisses his F-106A Delta Dart, now a static display at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Wegeman, who was crew chief for the aircraft, used to kiss the F-106 goodbye before every sortie. He wanted to give his aircraft one final kiss before he retired after 41 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Powerplant

Senior Airman Stephen Cruz, a 592nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron propulsion technician, connects a safety wire on a C-146 engine component at Duke Field, Fla., recently. The active-duty squadron works alongside its Air Force Reserve maintenance counterparts at Duke to maintain engines on both C-145 and C-146 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Neely)
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Chapel services

Spiritual pamplets and literature greet people at the entry way of the 919th Special Operations Wing’s chaplains’ office April 2 at Duke Field, Fla. The chaplains visit all of the wing’s units quarterly to meet and talk with Airmen to let them know their spiritual and counseling services are available should the need arise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Chapel services

Chaplain (Maj.) John Rollyson speaks with a small congregation during the Unit Training Assembly’s chapel service April 2 at Duke Field, Fla. The 919th Special Operations Wing’s chaplains visit all of the wing’s units quarterly to meet and talk with Airmen to let them know their spiritual and counseling services are available should the need arise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Chapel services

An Airman follows along with the scripture being read during the Unit Training Assembly’s chapel service April 2 at Duke Field, Fla. The 919th Special Operations Wing’s chaplains visit all of the wing’s units quarterly to meet and talk with Airmen to let them know their spiritual and counseling services are available should the need arise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sam King)
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Sprint into Spring

Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Wing begin the Spring 5k run April 1 at Duke Field Fla. Approximately 25 runners took part in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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Two new Chiefs

Congratulations to new-Chief Master Sgt. William Piggott and Michael Wieckowski. The two Airmen officially received their Chief’s bust at a ceremony April 1 at Duke Field, Fla. Piggott is in the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron. Wieckowski is a 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron member. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Monique Roux)
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Military Affairs Committee tour

Maj. Terrell Eikner, the 919th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, talks about the C-145A Skytruck’s capabilities with Crestview Military Affairs Committee members, Rita Smith and Marian McBryde during their tour of Duke Field, Fla., March 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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