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919th Special Operations Wing

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Aug. 1, 2021
Wing announces August promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of August.
July 30, 2021
919th SOW celebrates 50th anniversary, recalls early years

Retired Brig. Gen. Donald E. Haugen writes about the early years of the 919th Special Operations Wing, transcribed from 1996 edition of the Midnight Express, the unit's discontinued newspaper.
July 28, 2021
UDM brings invaluable experience to position

Richard Bullock is a UDM for the 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group who brings valuable deployment experience to his job and commitment to making sure other Airmen are always ready to go.
July 19, 2021
Initiative takes Duke Field Airmen to new heights

The Chief’s Group brings back incentive flights for high-performing Airmen beginning in August 2021.
May 24, 2021
5th SOS tests new aircrew mask for C-130 enterprise

The 5th Special Operations Squadron demonstrated the unique capabilities of the unit while testing a new protective mask for the 53rd Wing. The squadron tested the Joint Service Aircrew Mask for Strategic Aircraft, which is slated to replace the current Aircrew Eye and Respiratory Protection System
May 16, 2021
Future Airmen PT with Military Training Instructors

A 919th Special Operations Wing Development and Training Flight member, performs an abdominal exercise during a physical training session at Duke Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2021. The D&TF prepares new members of the Air Force Reserve for the Basic Military Training physical training regimen. The D&TF
May 7, 2021
Mothers Day an opportunity to recognize moms who serve

A first sergeant describes her experience with motherhood in the military and the pride of her son joining the U.S. Air Force.
May 2, 2021
Safety Office protects Citizen Air Commandos

The 919th SOW Safety Office prevents injuries, mishaps and protects Citizen Air Commandos.
April 28, 2021
Preservation of the Force and Family devotes it’s time to resiliency

The Preservation of the Force and Family on Duke Field held psychological resiliency training for 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group Airmen.
April 8, 2021
New proficiency exercise streamlines training for CAAs

Combat Aviation Advisors from the 711th Special Operations Squadron employed a new method to accomplish annual training requirements. The squadron’s first ever two-week long Proficiency Exercise in March combined specialized training scenarios that took place at locations across the Eglin Range.