News

April 18, 2023
Congressman Gaetz visits Duke Field

It is not everyday Citizen Air Commandos get the opportunity to meet their congressman and highlight the unique skills and training they bring to the joint fighting force. Last week, Rep. Matt Gaetz, from Florida’s First District, visited the 919th Special Operations Wing to see firsthand the wide
Feb. 28, 2023
Wing announces March promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of March. Senior Master Sergeant:Stephanos TterlikkisKimberly AlvaradoMaster Sergeant:Timothy CrabtreeJustin MoyeTechnical Sergeant:Kevin ClarkJoseph PrinceKylie TannehillStaff Sergeant:Jackie
Feb. 6, 2023
U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service Relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force Recruiting Destination

Air Force Recruiting Service today launched an expanded, redesigned version of airforce.com as a new, one-stop destination introducing potential recruits to the Total Force opportunities available in the Air Force – whether full time or part time, in or out of uniform.
Dec. 19, 2022
C-145A Combat Coyote makes final run after decade of service

The 919th Special Operations Wing retires the C-145A Combat Coyote aircraft after a decade of service to the special operations community.
Nov. 22, 2022
908th embraces future, legacy of helicopter mission

Recently, during November’s Unit Training Assembly, one MH-139A Grey Wolf from the 413th Flight Test Squadron in Duke Field, Florida, and two UH-1N Hueys from the 23rd Flying Training Squadron in Fort Rucker, Alabama, made a stop at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Oct. 25, 2022
MQ-9s demonstrate new capabilities in Emerald Flag

Air Force Special Operations Command’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft enterprise participated in an Emerald Flag exercise here Oct. 17-20 2022, using the large force event to demonstrate the Agile Combat Employment of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft anywhere in the world.Emerald Flag is a multi-domain exercise
Oct. 20, 2022
Reservists, RPA mission transforming for future fight

The palm trees wave gently in the light breeze, and the sound of lapping waves is the only sound that breaks the silence on the small island. A bee flies by in the distance. Its buzzing wings sound far away, like a low hum that is barely audible, but suddenly the sound grows louder.Immediately, the
Sept. 11, 2022
Draco crew excels despite adversity in Afghanistan withdrawal

Garbage and signs of carnage lined the runway of Kabul International Airport days after the Afghani government’s collapse. American forces and their allies were dispersed across the airfield attempting to maintain security as the remaining troops make their way back home. Intermittent gunfire
July 8, 2022
Duke Field chaplain’s office expands team

The 919th Special Operations Wing chaplain team recently welcomed a new member to provide resiliency support and counseling to Airmen throughout the unit.
June 9, 2022
Chief Webb bids farewell to the 919th

The 919th Special Operations Wing’s command chief bid farewell to the unit in a retirement ceremony June 4, 2022 culminating the end of 32 years of service.