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June 2, 2025
AFSOC welcomes incoming command chief: Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman

Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman assumed Command Chief responsibilities for Air Force Special Operations Command during a formal Assumption of Responsibility ceremony held at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 2, 2025.Freeman becomes the 12th command chief of AFSOC, representing approximately 21,000 total
May 25, 2025
Air Force Reserve Showcases Airpower at Miami Beach Air and Sea Show

Over Memorial Day weekend, the Air Force Reserve showcased its capabilities and versatility at the annual air and sea show in Miami Beach, Florida. “Watching so many young people take the oath of enlistment was genuinely inspiring,” shared Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, senior enlisted advisor to
May 13, 2025
Recruiters vital to mission success

In today’s operational environment, mission success demands on more than just advanced technology or cutting-edge aircraft. It requires people who are trained and capable of carrying out often very complex tasks.
April 7, 2025
Reserve Special Operations Mission Realigns For Future Warfighting Capabilities

The 919th Special Operations Wing is making a significant move as it transitions one of its warfighting missions to the AC-130J Ghostrider and relocates one of its flying squadrons and aircraft maintenance functions from Duke Field, Fla., to Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Sept. 9, 2024
Duke Field Reservists play vital role in Northern Viking 2024 exercise

A team of Reservists from Duke Field, Florida, demonstrated the versatility of the C-146A Wolfhound aircraft while supporting joint and NATO forces during Exercise Northern Viking 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Aug. 26 – Sept. 4, 2024.Members of the 859th Special Operations Squadron used the venue to
Feb. 19, 2024
Wing announces February promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of February:Master SergeantBarnes, John J.Technical SergeantKnight, Eric M.Rairigh, Shanna M.Singleton, Cynthia S.Staff SergeantBonilla, Bethany E.Delacruz Pizarro, Luis A.Senior
Dec. 1, 2023
Wing announces December promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of December:Chief Master SergeantHurt, KimberlySenior Master SergeantJohnson, LedellShelton, Joi L. Master SergeantBarnhart, Bryan C.Ealum, Aaron K.Esper, James B.Gager, Molly R.Technical
Nov. 17, 2023
Hurlburt Field U-28A crews awarded Distinguished Flying Cross - first ever for Draco community

On Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, a group of U-28A Draco units from Hurlburt Field, Florida received the nation’s highest honor for aerial achievement – the Distinguished Flying Cross. The presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross represented a milestone for the U-28A community as it was the first-ever
Sept. 9, 2023
Wing announces September promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of September:Chief Master SergeantChavez, Anthony T.Drew II, Roger J.Master SergeantDahl, Leif M.Kuehmichel, Brandon J.Patenaude, Timothy I.Technical SergeantClay, Carl A.Culliver, Tavaris A.Dreher,
May 5, 2023
AFSOC, Total Force lands MC-130J, MQ-9, A-10s, MH-6s on Wyoming Highways

History was made during Exercise Agile Chariot as an MC-130J Commando II, an MQ-9 Reaper, two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and two MH-6 Little Birds landed on Highways 287 and 789 April 30 and May 2, 2023, respectively.“The requirement here was clear: how do we get after Agile Combat Employment and hone the