News

Dec. 30, 2020
Defender finds new calling in resiliency support

A former 919th Special Operations Wing security forces defender is back at Duke Field and now helps Citizen Air Commandos with spiritual resiliency. Tech. Sgt. James Patterson recently cross trained to religious affairs and provides crisis interventions, schedules religious services and provides
Dec. 9, 2020
Duke Field fuel cell hangar fire suppression test marks final steps towards renovation completion

The 919th Special Operations Wing and 492 SOW will soon have a newly renovated fuel cell hangar ready for use. Civil engineers and contractors performed a fire suppression test last week marking one of the final steps for project completion.
Nov. 18, 2020
Drive-thru vaccination line keeps 919 SOW Airmen medically ready

Capt. Lindsay Piechowiak, 919th SOMDS Infection Control Officer, organized a drive-thru flu shot line for the November unit training assembly to provide vaccinations for Citizen Air Commandos while following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Nov. 16, 2020
Duke Field breaks ground on aircraft simulator facility

Members of Air Force Special Operations Command broke ground on a aircraft simulator facility at Duke Field, Florida, Nov. 9, 2020 during a joint ceremony hosted by the 492d and 919th Special Operations Wings.
Oct. 21, 2020
Resiliency Support Team continues to innovate during COVID-19

Members from multiple helping agencies and services come together every month as part of the 919th SOW Resiliency Support Team to work together to create events and provide services for Citizen Air Commandos and their families. When COVID-19 restrictions limited in-person meetings, the team was able
Sept. 28, 2020
A step forward for a 919th SOSFS defender

Senior Airman Zatavia Funchess, a 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron defender, joined the Air Force Reserve after she became homeless at 17. Her wingmen at the 919th Special Operations Wing have helped her to overcome some adversity in her life and get her set on a path for success.
Sept. 17, 2020
919th SOW welcomes new mission support group commander

Col. Scott Stewart assumed command of the 919th Special Operations Mission Support group during a ceremony at Duke Field, Florida, September 12, 20020. Col Kevin Merrill, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, presided over the ceremony.
Sept. 1, 2020
919th SOW Announces September Promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of September.
Aug. 14, 2020
Dining Facility takes precautions against COVID-19

In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, leadership at the 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron changed the way they serve food to Airmen.
July 30, 2020
Air Force family supports wingman during recovery

When someone is in crisis, many times families and friends are the ones that help them bounce back. For Lt. Col. Gregg Russell, an optometrist for the 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron, his Air Force family was part of that support system after he fell into a coma last year.