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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Family commitment

Second Lt. Grant Georgulis, an air battle manager from Tinker AFB, Okla., administers the Oath of Enlistment to his mother, Master Sgt. Jodi Georgulis, 919th Maintenance Operations Flight information management NCOIC, Dec. 6 in the wing conference room. Reenlisting during the December unit training assembly, Sergeant Georgulis was joined by another son who is a reservist at Duke Field, Senior Airman Zachery Perritt, 919th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and her husband, retired Master Sgt. Mark Georgulis. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Jon McCallum)
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Combat action honored

Senior Airman Thomas Adamo, Jr. (right), 919th Security Forces Squadron fire team member, is presented the Air Force Combat Action Medal by Col. Gary Nelson, 919th Mission Support Group commander, Saturday at Spectre Hall for his actions under fire while deployed on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Serving as a 50-caliber gunner, Airman Adamo's defensive actions during an ambush on his convoy helped ensure his team suffered no casualties or loss of equipment.
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Private organization's labors boost base's curb appeal

Master Sgt. Tom Haddock (foreground), Top 3 president, and Senior Master Sgt. Laurie Klausutis, install new cypress mulch outside Duke Field's Outpost facility during the organization's recent landscaping project. A dozen Top 3 members volunteered their time to spruce up the base's appearance there and at the gate along Highway 85. (Courtesy photo).
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Private organization's labors boost base's curb appeal

Master Sgt. Tom Haddock (left), Duke Field's Top 3 president, and his wife, Susan, water plants that they and other organization volunteers had just installed in front of the base's main entrance sign recently. A dozen Top 3 members volunteered their time to spruce up the base's appearance there and at the Outpost/Club facility. (Courtesy photo).
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Chief Hart's farewell

In addition to the customary going-away party, Chief Master Sgt. Rocky Hart, 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, insisted the day include service to his Airmen - literally - during a unit training assembly. For nearly two hours Sunday, he served hot meals to Airmen at the base dining facility, all the while wishing them well and offering last-minute mentorship. Chief Hart now moves on to assume the command chief role for the 310th Space Wing (Reserve) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Senior Airman Jon McCallum)
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Chief Hart's Farewell

Chief Master Sergeant Rocky Hart, 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, receives a standing ovation from men and women of Duke Field at the base theater. Chief Hart was honored on his final duty day during the unit training assembly. The chief now moves on to assume the command chief role for the 310th Space Wing (Reserve) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Senior Airman Jon McCallum)
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Chief Hart's farewell

During a light-hearted going away ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Rocky Hart, 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, members speaking were encouraged to place their hand in a bucket of ice in order to motivate short speeches and allow time for all speakers and presentations. Chief Hart stepped up to the challenge placing his own hand in the ice while he spoke. Chief Hart now moves on to assume the command chief role for the 310th Space Wing (Reserve) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Senior Airman Jon McCallum)
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Chief Hart's Farewell

Chief Master Sgt. Rocky Hart, outgoing 919th Special Operations Wing command chief (center) shows his humorous method of preventing long-winded speeches at his sendoff party Sunday at Duke Field. Left, Lynn Dominique, 919th SOW honorary commander keeps his hand submerged in a bucket of ice, while Shelley Normand, 919th Operations Group honorary commander, teeters on one leg as both delivered accelerated farewells. Chief Hart was honored on his final duty day during the unit training assembly. The chief now moves on to assume the command chief role for the 310th Space Wing (Reserve) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Senior Airman Jon McCallum)
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Chief Hart's Farewell

Chief Master Sgt. Rocky Hart, outgoing 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, receives a unit memento from Airman James Knudsen, the 919th Maintenance Squadron's newest Airman, during a going away ceremony held Sunday at Duke Field. Chief Hart now moves on to assume the command chief role for the 310th Space Wing (Reserve) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Senior Airman Jon McCallum)
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Surprising Flyover Sendoff

Chief Master Sgt. Lyle Spangler acknowledges cheering spectators at Atlanta Motor Speedway Oct. 26 after the track announcer read a message honoring the 711th Special Operations Squadron aircrew loadmaster's highly decorated, 35-year military service. (Courtesy Photo)
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Annual ATSO exercise hits Duke

The 919th Maintenance Operation Control was simulated attacked and destroyed by a foreign national suicide bomber during the Ability To Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise outside of the Maintenance Group building Oct. 5. The scenario depicted a suicide bomber who blew herself up outside of the building and injured nine other by standers. The suicide bomber lost her leg in the initial blast and had an additional device concealed to be detonated when military personnel began to administer Self Aid Buddy Care (SABC) as they arrived on scene to assist. This ATSO exercise gave the 919th Special Operations Wing personnel vital training on how to respond and fulfill mission requirements when a location comes under hostile fire. The training evaluated how well personnel used their chemical protection ensemble, how they recognized unexploded munitions, and cordoned off the area to prevent other personnel from detonating the devices. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Monique Randall)
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Royal Endeavor 08

Members from the 919th Communications Squadron gather for a group photo at RAF Mildenhall, England during exercise Royal Endeavor. The exercise, July 11-24, allowed reservists from the 919th CS to train on new equipment, build relationships and test their wartime readiness mission alongside active duty components. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Technical Sergeant Jonathan Eusebio)
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Royal Endeavor 08

Members from the 919th Communications Squadron train with the 352nd Special Operations Group Communications Flight in RAF Mildenhall, England during exercise Royal Endeavor. The exercise, July 11-24, allowed reservists from the 919th CS to train on new equipment, build relationships and test their wartime readiness mission alongside active duty components. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Technical Sergeant Jonathan Eusebio)
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Duke Reservist sings at World Series

Captain Edward Torres, from the 919th Special Operations Wing, was invited by the Tampa Bay Rays to sing "God Bless America" at game 2 of the 2008 World Series. Capt. Torres sings "God Bless America" at the seventh inning stretch of the Tampa Bay Rays versus the Philadelphia Phillies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Erika Bueno)
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Newly Enlisted Reservists

The 919th Special Operations Wing Commander Colonel Steven J. Chapman enlists 10 Air Force Reservists into the Air Force Reserves. The enlistment was held on 4 Oct, 2008. The enlistment took place on the flight line in front of an MC 130 Talon from the 711th Special Operations Squadron. The enlistees from left to right are: SSgt Christian Chavez, SSgt Leah Chavez, SrA Klayton Porter, A1C Nathan Horton III, AB Sharon A. Holton, AB Michael Velez, AB Sareatha Amos, AB Isaac Polnitz, SSgt Robert Anger, and A1C Dawn J. Baldwin. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Monique A. Randall)
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Deployment Ready Airman

Senior Airman Jennifer Lefton gathers her equipment in preparation of her deployment. Senior Airman Lefton is a fire protection journeyman, deploying in support of in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo by James P Brock)
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'Get One'

Staff Sgt. Brian Paavo, 919th Special Operations Wing recruiter, relays information on the Air Force Reserve to a prospective recruit using the "Get One" program. The program allows reservists to help recruit individuals into the Reserves by being recognized for recommending people to join the service. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Jon McCallum)
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919th CS Change of Command

Col. Gary Nelson, 919th Mission Support Group commander, presents the 919th Communications Squadron flag to Maj. Brian Lowmiller during a Change of Command ceremony June 8. Major Lowmiller succeeded Lt. Col. Richard Risner to take command of the squadron. Colonel Risner will move on to work for Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Mike Fleck)
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Sergeant takes jitters out of pest encounters

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Steinruck, 919th Civil Engineer Squadron, removes a nonvenomous snake near a Duke Field parking lot. Sergeant Steinruck conducts base pest surveys, termite inspections and treatments, weed control, and she manages the Bird Air Strike Hazard program. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Buffy Galbraith)
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Top 3 inducts NFL all-star

Senior Master Sgt. Rinda Ruppel, 711th Special Operations Squadron first sergeant, inducts Edmund "Zeke" Bratkowski into the wing's Top 3 as an honorary member June 7. The former all-star National Football League quarterback served two years in the Air Force as a director pilot more than 50 years ago at the 3205th Drone Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)
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