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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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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KEFLAVIK AIR BASE, Iceland (Aug. 29, 2024) A member form the National Icelandic Police prepares to embark on a C-146A Wolfhound attached to the 859th Special Operations Squadron from Duke Field Florida, in preparation for a training evolution during Northern Viking 24 (NV24) on Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 29, 2024. NV24 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland and sea lines of communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Almagissel Schuring)
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LANGANES REMOTE RADAR HEAD 2 STATION, Iceland (Aug. 29, 2024) A member form the National Icelandic Police get their gear ready for a training evolution at the H-2 radar site during Northern Viking 24 (NV24) on Langanes Air Force Station, Iceland, Aug. 29, 2024. NV24 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland and sea lines of communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Almagissel Schuring)
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New stress inoculation training held at Duke Field

Student trainers going through the first round of stress inoculation training ask questions and discuss course material at Duke Field, Florida, March 11, 2024. During the event, officials shared ways to implement stress inoculation tools and ensured that trainers could pass the knowledge on to unit-level representatives who will perpetuate the program. (Photo courtesy of Master Sgt. Ben Rowe)
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New stress inoculation training held at Duke Field

A student trainer goes through stress inoculation training at Duke Field Florida, March 11, 2024. Air Force Reserve Command understands all members will inevitably have to overcome stress at some point in their careers, between their military and civilian lives. The training provides service members with tools and resources to better cope with pressure from everyday life. (Photo courtesy of Master Sgt. Ben Rowe)
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New stress inoculation training held at Duke Field

Lt Col John Rolsen answers the questions of student trainers during the first iteration of stress inoculation training at Duke Field, Florida, March 11, 2024. Stress inoculation takes a similar approach to that of medical inoculation. The inoculation concept aims to arm Airmen with the tools to cope when facing stress. (Photo courtesy of Master Sgt. Ben Rowe)
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New stress inoculation training held at Duke Field

Lt Col John Rolsen answers the questions of student trainers during the first iteration of stress inoculation training at Duke Field, Florida, March 11, 2024. Stress inoculation takes a similar approach to that of medical inoculation. The inoculation concept aims to arm Airmen with the tools to cope when facing stress. (Photo courtesy of Master Sgt. Ben Rowe)
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Development and Training Flight welcomes new instructor

Tech. Sgt. Maggie Lichtenwalner, incoming Development and Training Flight instructor, stops for a photo with some of her trainees at Duke Field, Florida, November 6, 2022. Lichtenwalner came to the position from her role at the 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron as a Transition Assistance Program coordinator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Development and Training Flight welcomes new instructor

From left, Master Sgt. Melissa Hill, outgoing Development and Training Flight instructor, stops for a photo with Tech. Sgt. Maggie Lichtenwalner, incoming D&TF instructor, at Duke Field, Florida, November 6, 2022. Hill led the flight for three years before her return to the 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Development and Training Flight welcomes new instructor

Master Sgt. Melissa Hill, outgoing Development and Training Flight instructor, poses with some of her former students at Duke Field, Florida, November 6, 2022. The D&TF is preparatory training for newly enlisted members that have not yet attended basic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Air Force Reserve Maj. Mandy Kannapel, 919th Special Operations Wing, practices her dive during a swimming practice near Hammelburg, Germany on July 26th 2022. The Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition (CIOR MILCOMP) is a three-day team competition consisting of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations in Europe. It has been around since 1957. The competition is open to all reserve components for both NCO and officer. It is now run on a volunteer basis and funded by former competitors through an alumni association. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Calvin Reimold)
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919th Airmen attend CBRNE training

Tech. Sgt. Jessica Mango, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, adjusts the filters on a student’s gas mask during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive materials training at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2021. The training course teaches Airmen what to do in an event where CBRNE weapons are utilized on an installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Packing

Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Ortiz, a 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron cadre member, instructs a fellow squadron member on the most efficient techniques for packing a ruck sack prior to the unit’s early morning ruck march at Duke Field, Fla., recently. The five-mile march fulfilled one segment of the squadron’ multi-phased Critical Individual Task training to occur over five monthly unit training assembly weekends. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Monique Roux)
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Master Sgt. Kay Williams, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, treats blisters on her feet moments after she and fellow team members completed a seven-mile ruck march May 5, 2018 near Duke Field, Fla. The event was part of overall Critical Individual Task training for the SOSFS Airmen, a program that precedes more advanced special operations forces training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Master Sgt. Kay Williams, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, treats blisters on her feet moments after she and fellow team members completed a seven-mile ruck march May 5, 2018 near Duke Field, Fla. The event was part of overall Critical Individual Task training for the SOSFS Airmen, a program that precedes more advanced special operations forces training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Master Sgt. Kay Williams, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, laces her boots after she and her team paused to care for their feet following a seven-mile ruck march May 5, 2018 near Duke Field, Fla. The event was part of overall Critical Individual Task training for the SOSFS Airmen, a program that precedes more advanced special operations forces training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron watch as a training cadre member demonstrates proper techniques for the cargo net obstacle May 5, 2018 on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was part of overall Critical Individual Task training for the SOSFS Airmen, a program that precedes more advanced special operations forces training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron begin scaling the climbing wall obstacle at a course May 5, 2018 on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was part of overall Critical Individual Task training for the SOSFS Airmen, a program that precedes more advanced special operations forces training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Capt. Samuel Taylor, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron commander, prepares to surmount a rope wall obstacle at a course May 5, 2018 on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was part of overall Critical Individual Task training for the SOSFS Airmen, a program that precedes more advanced special operations forces training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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