June 30, 2025 492nd Special Operations Wing welcomes new leadership Members of the 492nd Special Operations Wing welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony held at Hurlburt Field on June 18. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony as Col. Zak Blom assumed command from
May 1, 2025 Wing announces May promotions The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were selected for promotion in the month of May:Master SergeantOrvedahl, AaronPatrick, LeahRicker, CaseyTechnical SergeantBarr, AndrewClement, SethFernando, NicholasLamar, AlexisLindenberger, LukeMcNeal, JasmineRoyal,
Dec. 20, 2024 23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’ For Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler, an independent duty medical technician with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, providing life-saving care is almost second nature.
Nov. 5, 2024 919th SOAMXS begins new chapter with local ceremony The 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron held an assumption of command ceremony Nov. 3, 2024 marking a new era for aircraft maintenance spanning more than five decades of the Wing’s storied history.Maj. Loren Chargualaf took the reins as squadron commander and the responsibility of
July 26, 2024 Total Force Integration: AFR aircrew executes live-fire training in Alaska on Active Duty AC-130J gunship The 5th Special Operations Squadron deployed a reserve gunship crew operating the AC-130J Ghostrider weapons system with support from active duty maintenance specialists to Alaska to simulate real life logistical challenges and hone in on their training requirements in an unfamiliar environment.
July 13, 2024 Reserve special operations wing welcomes new commander The 919th Special Operations Wing hosted their change of command ceremony on July 13, 202, Duke field, Florida.
April 1, 2024 Honorary commanders visit 5th SOS Civilian civic leaders join military members for an educational tour of Hurlburt Field.
Sept. 18, 2023 Phase I of construction complete as AFSOC prepares to open Hurlburt Field airpark to public For the first time in more than 20 years, Hurlburt Field plans to open its airpark to the general public in spring 2024 - allowing visitors to see the aircraft first-hand and learn more about the history of Air Force Special Operations Command.
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. 5, 2023 Flight engineers prove always ready, win AFRC safety award Flight engineers aboard an MC-130H Combat Talon II keep aircrew safe despite fire.