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  • First AC-130J all-Reserve crew

    On June 5, 2020, a 5th Special Operations Squadron crew flew an all-Reserve AC-130 mission for the first time in 25 years on an AC-130J Ghostrider. The last fully Reserve manned AC-130 mission was flown in 1995 on an AC-130A Spectre. “The Air Force Special Operations Command family has seen so much

  • 919th SOW announces Key Spouse of the Year

    Some military spouses feel a special calling to help other military families settle into new homes and new lifestyles, so they join the Key Spouse Program. One of those extraordinary people who goes above and beyond at the 919th Special Operations Wing is Tammy Summers, the 919th SOW Key Spouse of

  • A hand in the door and a foot on the ground

    An Okaloosa County patrol car arrived just as the sun was setting over Hurlburt Field. Six vehicles sat motionless as smoke billowed from damaged cars, debris was scattered across the roadway, and a bloodied man was pinned to the ground.As the chaos ensued, one Airman stayed grounded.“I’m telling

  • 919th SOCES Equipment Training

    Airman 1st Class Eric Johnson, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy construction equipment specialist, operates a bulldozer, Jan. 11, 2019, Duke Field, Fla. Johnson is a Citizen Air Commando who is training to use the bulldozer during a unit training assembly weekend.

  • Reserve implements changes to fitness assessments

    Air Force Reserve has resumed Fitness Assessments for the month of August to comply with changes to the Fitness Screening Questionnaire that are effective immediately. Changes were made to the FSQ to improve the safety, health, and welfare of all Citizen Airmen. Changes to the questionnaire allowed

  • Referring to Excellence: Family connections

    Senior Airman Tamekia Hunt learned about the Get1Now program while participating in the 919th Special Operations Wing Developmental and Training Flight prior to going to Air Force Basic Military Training.When she returned from BMT, she knew there were others in her life who would benefit from

  • Now leading SOMXG

    Col. Kristopher “Scot” Terry thanks senior leadership from the 919th Special Operations Wing and shares his vision with maintenance professionals from the unit July 15, 2018 at Duke Field, Fla. Terry assumed command of the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group from Col. Frank L. Bradfield III,

  • Security forces in training

    Master Sgt. Kay Williams, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, treats blisters on her feet moments after she and fellow team members completed a seven-mile ruck march May 5, 2018 near Duke Field, Fla. The event was part of overall Critical Individual Task training for the SOSFS

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