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
Oct. 20, 2022 Reservists, RPA mission transforming for future fight The palm trees wave gently in the light breeze, and the sound of lapping waves is the only sound that breaks the silence on the small island. A bee flies by in the distance. Its buzzing wings sound far away, like a low hum that is barely audible, but suddenly the sound grows louder.Immediately, the
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 9, 2022 Chief Webb bids farewell to the 919th The 919th Special Operations Wing’s command chief bid farewell to the unit in a retirement ceremony June 4, 2022 culminating the end of 32 years of service.
June 3, 2022 Month of the Military Child art contest winners tour Duke Field The 919th and 492nd SOW IRON teams recently hosted an art competition in recognition of the month of the military child.
May 6, 2022 Duke Dome gains new trainer, extends evening hours The Duke Field Integrated Resiliency Optimization Network team recently expanded its capabilities in the physical pillar by adding a new member to the team.
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
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.