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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An Airmen works on a satellite dish.


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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Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Wing in partnership with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) participated in Exercise Red Empire Strike by transporting casualty evacuation participants from Duke Field, FL., to Camp Shelby, MS.
Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Green, Air Force Special Operations command chief, visits with 919 Special operations wing maintenance professionals on March 3, 2025, at Hurlbut Field, FL.
Col. Matthew Barry, 919th Special Operations Group commander, gives command of the 2nd Special Operations Squadron to Lt. Col. James LaDuke during a change of command ceremony. The 2nd Special Operations Squadron is one of the oldest units in the Air Force.
(Ret.) Col. Ed Hubbard speaks to guests at the 2024 Annual Awards Banquet on March 1, 2025. Hubbard spent over six years as a POW in Northern Vietnam.
Winners of the 919th Annual Awards pose for a photo on March 1, 2025. Formal awards ceremonies have been a long-standing Air Force tradition to honor its members that go above and beyond for mission success.