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  • Lt. Col. Bill Palmatier, 859th Special Operations Squadron director of operations, speaks to a group of cadets from the Baker Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps about the aviation career field at Duke Field, Florida, June 15, 2021. After the discussion, the cadets received a familiarizations flight aboard a C-146A Wolfhound aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

    Wolfhounds give JROTC cadets glimpse of future

    A group of cadets from the Baker High School Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps received a taste of life in the Air Force during a tour here June 15, 2021.Citizen Air Commandos from the 859th Special Operations Squadron invited the cadets out to Duke Field for an introduction to a variety of aviation related career fields should they
  • Staff Sgt. Kaydee Goleta, noncommissioned officer in charge of command post operations, poses for a photo with her father, retired Master Sgt. Kenneth McDowell, at Duke Field, June 16, 2021. McDowell served with the 919th Special Operations Wing for his 32 year Air Force Career, and Goleta followed in his footsteps and joined the 919th SOW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicole King)

    Daughter follows father's footsteps to the 919th SOW

    Examples of generations of families serving at Duke Field can be found all around the 919th Special Operations Wing.One of those examples is in the 919th SOW command post where Staff Sgt. Kaydee Goleta, the noncommissioned officer in charge of command post operations, helps oversee a variety of tasks essential to the mission of the 919th SOW and
  • Man holds red paper tag while staring at fire extinguisher case.

    Safety Office protects Citizen Air Commandos

    The 919th SOW Safety Office prevents injuries, mishaps and protects Citizen Air Commandos.
  • A female Airman molds a piece of clay.

    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.
  • Five medical Airmen hold awards in front of U.S. flag.

    919th SOW Airmen presented five AFRC Medical Service Awards

    The 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron commander recognized five Citizen Air Commandos during the April unit training assembly for winning five Air Force Reserve Command 2020 Medical Service Awards. “Anybody who has had the opportunity to work with these individuals knows how truly exceptional they are,” said Lt Col Jenny Wylie, 919th
  • Airman tightens bolts

    Duke Field maintainers implement innovative training program

    Accomplishing missions any time, any place, is standard for Duke Field’s Citizen Air Commandos. Airmen with the 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are implementing new training to ensure that standard is met with an innovative program that delivers expert maintenance in smaller crews, at smaller cost to the Air Force.
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    919 SOW announces new Key Spouse Mentor

    The 919th Special Operations Wing recently appointed a new Key Spouse Mentor to help reinvigorate and grow the existing Key Spouse Program to enhance resiliency support efforts for Citizen Air Commandos and their families.
  • Photo of a family sitting together

    919 SOW grieves loss of fellow Airman

    Citizen Air Commandos at Duke Field said goodbye to a fellow Airman last week. Staff Sgt. Timothy Marion passed away at his home on April 1, 2021 after a long bout with cancer.
  • Photo of Airman looking at a plane flying

    Female aviators key element to the CAA mission

    Female aviators play an important role in the 711th Special Operations Squadron’s Combat Aviation Advisor mission at home and around the globe. Combat Aviation Advisors advise, assist and instruct service members from our partner nations on how to best perform this specialized mission.
  • Ann Avant, the first female non-prior service enlisted Airman at Duke Field, Fla., put a career of nearly four decades of military and federal civilian service behind her as she retired Dec. 4. The Defuniak Springs, Fla., native launched her career in 1972 when the base's 919th Special Operations Wing was in its infancy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adam Duckworth)

    919 SOW’s first female Airman reflects on career

    Ann Avant was unsure what to do after graduating high school and one day took a trip with her dad to visit the newly established 919th Tactical Airlift Group at Duke Field. Before the trip was over, Avant had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Little did she know that she had just made history by becoming the first non-prior service enlisted female in 919th Special Operations Wing.
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