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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. 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.
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.
June 24, 2020
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
Nov. 30, 2017
Soaking up retirement

Master Sgt. Glenn Miller, 859th Special Operations Squadron, reacts as he is hosed down by fellow Airmen after completing his retirement fini flight at Duke Field, Fla., Nov. 21, 2017. The traditional planeside event celebrated Miller’s 31 years of service to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force
July 27, 2017
Generally speaking

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, visits with Air Commandos and their Reserve counterparts at Duke Field, Florida during his visit to the base July 26, 2017. While here, Webb received an update on specialized missions involving Duke's Combat Aviation Advisors,
July 10, 2017
Duke Field commander bids farewell after 22 years

Col. James M. Phillips relinquished command of the 919th Special Operations Wing July 8. Before he departed, he answered a few questions about his time here and shared some parting words for the base population and local community. What are your thoughts as you wrap up a tour of duty at Duke Field
May 31, 2017
524th SOS relocates from Cannon to Duke Field

The flag of the 524th Special Operations Squadron is relocating from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, to Duke Field, Florida. The unit's move uproots a long legacy with Cannon's host unit, and it joins an organization with a deep, special operations history.
April 10, 2017
Trading places

A combat veteran and a senior leader in Air Force Special Operations Command made a trip home April 6, 2017 to provide insight on the command and share lessons learned spanning 23 years of service during the Reserve Officer Training Corps’ annual dining out here.Col. Nathan Green, commander of Air
Feb. 6, 2017
Webb shares AFSOC priorities with Citizen Air Commandos

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, visited the 919th Special Operations Wing here Feb. 4, 2017Webb explained what it takes to accomplish AFSOC’s priorities. His examples tied back to how significant the 919th SOW is to the command being ready today, relevant