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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
July 27, 2022
Dynamic duo keep deployments running smoothly

Master Sgt. Alan Smith-Toro and his civilian counterpart Erin Tyler keep deployments running smoothly for the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group.
April 4, 2022
919th SOW celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Air Force Reserve’s only special operations wing celebrated its 50th anniversary with events intended to honor the sacrifice of service members and their families April 1-3.The 919th Special Operations Wing hosted a social for current and past members, a Wing Family Day, an annual awards banquet
Nov. 1, 2021
Wing announces November promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of November.
Sept. 20, 2021
New MFLC provides guidance, helps Duke Field Airmen

Citizen Air Commandos have many resiliency resources at their disposal. One service available to all Airmen and their families is Military Family Life Counseling Program. Bill Scruggs, licensed mental health counselor, arrived Duke Field in July 2021 and has hit the ground running as the Military