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)

Photos

Clear Filters | 201 - 220 of 336 results

190927-F-JL557-054

Ms. Karissa Frystin, Starbucks Regional Operations Specialist, reviews the recipe book for the coffee chain's wide range of beverages with Mr. David Hunter during training at Duke Field, Fla., Sept. 27, 2019. Hunter will be one of several barista's at the Drink Spot on base. Officials from the 919th Special Operations Wing are planning to open the coffee shop Oct. 1, 2019 offering a wide range of beverages to customers in an effort to improve resiliency and quality of life for employees at Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

190924-F-JL557-200

The 919th Special Operations Wing is teaching strategies to deal with life events as part of its Resiliency Series offered to any member of the unit during it's monthly Unit Training Assembly. The Resiliency Series was an idea adopted from the unit's Resiliency Support Team, a collection of helping agencies focused on providing resources that resolve issues impacting the readiness or quality of life for Reservists and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Posch takes over maintenance group

Lt. Col. Dan Posch (right) assumes command of the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group from Col. Kevin Merrill, 919 Special Operations Wing commander, at Duke Field, Florida, on September 8, 2019. The maintenance group is responsible for providing a full range of aircraft maintenance activities to support Duke Field's global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Posh takes over maintenance group

Lt. Col. Dan Posch (right) prepares to assume command of the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group from Col. Kevin Merrill, 919 Special Operations Wing commander, in a ceremony at Duke Field, Florida, on September 8, 2019. The maintenance group is responsible for providing a full range of aircraft maintenance activites to support Duke Field's global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

First Salute

Lt. Col. Brent Payton, deputy commander, 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group, and other maintainers render their first salute to their new commander, Lt. Col. Dan Posch in a ceremony at Duke Field, Florida, on September 8, 2019. The maintenance group is responsible for providing a full range of aircraft maintenance activiteis to support Duke Field's global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Merrill takes command

Col. Kevin Merrill takes command of the 919th Special Operations Wing from Maj. Gen. Brian Borgen, 10th Air Force commander, Aug. 2, 2019 in a ceremony at Duke Field, Fla. Merrill, a graduate of the Air Force Academy, is now in charge of the Air Force Reserve's only special operations wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Bradfield bids farewell

Col. Frank L. Bradfield III, bids farewell to the members of the 919th Special Operations Wing before turning over command of the unit to Col. Kevin Merrill. Bradfield has spent seven years of his career as part of the 919th SOW and helped guide the wing through numerous deployments, a higher headquarters compliance inspection and relief operations to one of the most devastating hurriances to ever hit the Florida panhandle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Duke Field Formation

Members of the 919th Special Operation stand at parade rest while listening to remarks from their new commander, Col. Kevin Merrill. Merrill takes over the unit after completing his previous assignment as the commander of the 459th Operations Group, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Fit For Life

Mr. Jared Kist, strength and conditioning specialist for the Preservation of the Force and Family Program at Duke Field, leads exercises intended to cool down for Citizen Air Commandos at the Performance Maintenance Pad July, 31, 2019. The pad is an Air Force Special Operations Command initiative that allows trained human performance specialists to conduct proactive conditioning for Duke Field Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Fit For Life

Mr. Jared Kist, strength and conditioning specialist for the Preservation of the Force and Family Program at Duke Field, leads exercises intended to cool down for Citizen Air Commandos at the Performance Maintenance Pad July, 31, 2019. The pad is an Air Force Special Operations Command initiative that allows trained human performance specialists to conduct proactive conditioning for Duke Field Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Making fitness fun

Mr. Jared Kist, strength and conditioning specialist for the Preservation of the Force and Family Program at Duke Field, leads Citizen Air Commandos in exercises intended to cool down after an intense workout July 31, 2019. Fitness specialists are offering a Strength Training Clinic to all Duke Field employees Oct. 4, 2019 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the fitness pad. The clinic will provide an introduction to strength training as well as instruction on proper movements for lifts and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Chase gets award for leading

Master Sgt. Jason Chase, 919th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, received the Air Commando Association's non commisioned officer of the year award for 2018 from Col. Frank L. Bradfield III, 919th Special Operations Wing commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Peter Webb, 919th SOW command chief. The mission of the Air Commando Association is to serve members of Air Force Special Operations by educating others on the Joint Special Operations Forces mission. Chase earned the award for exemplary leadership at Duke Field and in support of contingency operations around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jon McCallum)
Details Download

90409-F-ZF730-901

Air Force Installations are now being allowed to accept expired DOD Common Access Cards or Uniformed Services ID Cards due to the limited access individuals have to servicing military personnel flights currently. Many bases have restricted hours for ID card renewals in an effort to practice social distancing and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. (File photo)
Details Download

Jett "fuels" the people

Col. Andrew Jett, 919th Special Operations Wing vice commander, prepares to serve lunch to Duke Field's Citizen Air Commandos April 6, 2019 at the base dining facility. Jett and other senior leaders from the wing often take time to serve meals to members of all ranks as a way to visit with Airmen and thank them for their support of the 919 SOW's dynamic mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Jon McCallum).
Details Download

The Chief's perspective

Chief Master Sgt. Greg Smith, command chief, Air Force Special Operations Command, explains the importance of the 919th Special Operations Wing's operations during a commanders call April 5, 2019 in Niceville, Fla. Smith and Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of AFSOC, discussed how the Citizen Air Commandos from Duke Field, Fla., continue to support the command's priorities by remaining ready, relevant and resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jon McCallum)
Details Download

711th SOS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. William "Wylie" DeWalt (right) accepts command of the 711th Special Operations Command from Col. Roland Armour, 919th Special Operations Group, in a ceremony at Duke Field, Fla., April 5, 2019. DeWalt joined the 711th SOS in 2013 and now returns as the commander of the Air Force Reserve's only unit trained in the Combat Aviation Advisor mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

Innovative minds

Kayla Thomas, records management lead with Sierra Nevada Corporation, explains the process for documenting daily maintenance on C-146A aircraft at Duke Field, Fla., to Brig. Gen. Stan Sheley, Director of Strategic Alignment, Air Force Reserve Command, March 19, 2019. The records management section keeps track of usage, time intervals between inspections and airworthiness of aircraft for aircrew to review prior to daily flight operations. A local initiative to automate this process is underway which should save time and increase efficiency among the maintenance professionals at Duke Field.
Details Download

Words of wisdom

Sgt. Yash Hernandez-Kraskey and his mother, Kim Hernandez, share a pensive moment at Bagram Airfield, Jan. 22. Hernandez, a member of the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, and her son supported contingency operations while deployed recently. (Photo by Jon Micheal Connor, Army Public Affairs)
Details Download

No stone unturned

The 919th Special Operations Wing will undergo a Capstone visit as part of an Air Force Reserve Command Unit Effectiveness inspection June 27,July 2, 2019 at Duke Field, Fla. The Capstone event culminates a two year assessment of the wing and its programs and is intended to validate compliance with Air Force policies and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download

No stone unturned

Members of the 919th Special Operations Wing will undergo a Capstone event as part of a Unit Effective Inspection from June 27 to July 2, 2019 at Duke Field, Fla. The Capstone visit culminates a two-year assessment by inspectors from Air Force Reserve Command to determin how well the 919th SOW is managing resources and complying with Air Force policies while performing their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)
Details Download