June 14, 2023 Reservists demonstrate value to Mission Sustainment Team The 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group is finding new and innovative ways to tailor Mission Support Teams when conducting missions in support of contingency operations.
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
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
June 6, 2022 CAA pilot lands admission to Yale Maj. Brianna Thompson takes non-standard to new heights with a Yale University admission.
March 9, 2022 More than 50 years later, 919th SOW still leading from the front In the minutes just after midnight, a large formation of aircraft entered the southwest side of North Vietnam just a few hundred feet above the tree tops in the valley between the mountains. It was November 21, 1970.The controls of the C-130 were sluggish, and large inputs were needed any time the
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
Feb. 7, 2022 919th SOG welcomes new commander The 919th Special Operations Group welcomed a new commander during an assumption of command ceremony at Duke Field Feb. 5, 2022.
Feb. 6, 2022 Dental assistant embraces learning, helping others Senior Airman Aaliyah Lawrence, 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron dental assistant, goes above and beyond to maintain the health of Citizen Air Commandos.
Dec. 14, 2021 Combat Aviation Advisors participate in airdrop competition The luxury of readily available gear and resources is not always a reality for Combat Aviation Advisors working with partner nations in remote locations. These unique situations have led CAAs to find innovative ways to help partner nations accomplish their missions with resources and budgets that
Sept. 21, 2021 IRON team hosts resiliency summit The Integrated Resilience Optimization Network hosted its second annual Building Resilient Leaders Summit and used the venue as an opportunity to provide attendees with tools and resources to better support their Airmen.“It’s a chance to give our rising stars some leadership development courses,”