Sept. 9, 2024 Duke Field Reservists play vital role in Northern Viking 2024 exercise A team of Reservists from Duke Field, Florida, demonstrated the versatility of the C-146A Wolfhound aircraft while supporting joint and NATO forces during Exercise Northern Viking 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Aug. 26 – Sept. 4, 2024.Members of the 859th Special Operations Squadron used the venue to
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.
Feb. 12, 2024 919th SOW makes history, salutes legendary Air Force pioneers The 919th Special Operations Wing made history Feb. 3, 2024 demonstrating a new capability on the same airfield some of the Air Force’s most revered aviation pioneers trained more than a half century ago.Throughout the four-day exercise, the unit integrated non-standard aviation, Remotely Piloted
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.
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
April 4, 2022 919th SOW celebrates 50th Anniversary The Air Force Reserve’s only special operations wing celebrated its 50th anniversary with events intended to honor the sacrifice of service members and their families April 1-3.The 919th Special Operations Wing hosted a social for current and past members, a Wing Family Day, an annual awards banquet
Feb. 25, 2022 Duke Field Airman among newest DAGREs A lone security forces Airman ran through plumes of purple smoke while fighting off opposing forces before taking cover behind a building with their own ammunition flying through the streets of the mock village.The sound of gunfire consumed the "city" comprised largely of shipping containers while
Dec. 27, 2021 Cyber Commandos offer unique capability for joint force The ability to communicate freely and readily over a secure network is becoming more and more important for combatant commanders in today’s world as technology progresses.
Aug. 31, 2021 Reserve Citizen Air Commandos Support Patriot Warrior 21 Citizen Air Commandos from the 919th Special Operations Wing joined Citizen Airmen from 11 other installations at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin earlier this month to support Patriot Warrior 2021.
July 21, 2021 Recruiting steady despite COVID-19 challenges Recruiters developed new ways to get enlistees into the U.S. Air Force despite pandemic challenges by using live video communication and online record processing. Recruiting figures stayed steady throughout the fiscal year with recruiters expecting to reach their end goal. Combat Aviation Advisors,