A wing and a prayer

The air in the desert is dry, hot, and full of sand. Most Airmen do not speak the language of the locals and are working hard to learn their culture. The work is fast and the days are long the intense Qatar sun. The thirst for relief isn’t just literal, it’s spiritual and the chaplains are on a

Operations security key to mission success

A Citizen Air Commando wrestles to equip his night vision gear as he sets off into the desert of a foreign land. Another Citizen Air Commando monitors a screen in a dark room as she determines which life to take in the theater of conflict. Reservists from Duke Field are all over the world performing

Combat Camera Visits Duke Field

Wing announces January promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in January:Master Sergeant: Adam MillerTechnical Sergeant: John Barnes, Evren Kozanlioglu, Martin Lilland Jr., David Marlow, Terry Posten and Keith ProzeStaff Sergeant: Austin Holgerson, Aaron Orso and Juan

Crestview officials visit Duke Field

Col. Kevin Merrill, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, presents a lithograph to City of Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten following a visit to Duke Field, Fla. by several city officials Dec. 17, 2019. The visit enabled city officials to receive an update on the wing's diverse mission and an

A taste of home for the holidays

Senior Airman Jasmine Young, 859th Special Operations Squadron aviation records management specialist, prepares a care package December 20, 2019 at Duke Field, Fla., for Active Duty and Reserve members who are deployed for the holidays. The 859th SOS provides unmatched mobility, logistical and

MH-139A Grey Wolf Naming Ceremony

From left, General Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, and Col. Michael Jiru, Air Force Materiel Command program executive officer, depart the the MH-139 aircraft shortly after their arrival Dec. 19, 2019, Duke Field, Fla. The aircraft depicted is set to replace the U.S. Air

Duke Field shares holiday spirit

Members of the military at some point in their careers have spent the holiday season hundreds, or even thousands, of miles away from friends and families. For some people, the happiest time of the year isn’t always that grand and can even bring with it feelings of sadness and isolation. In those

Wing announces December promotions

DUKE FIELD, Fla. -- The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in December:Master Sergeant:Justin BaileyJarrod BarnesClaire McKayJover RomualdoTechnical Sergeant:Richard AringIan CoxtrainDante DavisTawana EdwardsChristopher HernandezJonathan JohnsonKyle

Taylor made for this

Maj. Samuel Taylor, 919th Security Forces Squadron commander, is the recipient of the Lt. Joseph D. Helton leadership award. Taylor earned the honor for exemplary leadership at the security forces technical school. The award was named after Joseph Helton, a security forces member from MacDill Air