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May 4, 2021
551st Flies One Last Time

Members of the 551st Special Operations Squadron took an AC-130W aircraft for one last flight here, April 29, 2021.The flight commemorated the drawdown of the 551 SOS. The squadron will be officially made inactive June 15, 2021, but the flight marked the end of mission qualification training at the
May 4, 2021
New IRON team optimizes for resiliency

Helping agencies that used to fall under RST now fall under IRON. The IRON program is structured differently and allows for easier movement between agencies to maximize the amount of resources available to Airmen and their families.
May 3, 2021
A Little Sweat is Good for the Swole

The Human Performance Program aims to assist in creating more complete Airmen
May 2, 2021
Safety Office protects Citizen Air Commandos

The 919th SOW Safety Office prevents injuries, mishaps and protects Citizen Air Commandos.
April 30, 2021
Duke Field air traffic controllers vital element of airfield’s unique capabilities

The 96th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers manning the Duke Field flightline help to enable the mission of the 919th Special Operations Wing by managing the unique conditions on the airfield.
April 28, 2021
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.
April 23, 2021
Hurlburt Field CATM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Thompson, a combat arms instructor with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, describes his passion for his job at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 29, 2021. 1st SOSFS CATM instructors train and qualify Air Commandos on required weapons needed for
April 22, 2021
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard trains for perfection

Ceremonial honor guardsmen with the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard practice different movements during training at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Mar. 26, 2021. Honor guardsmen provide funeral honors for deceased service members, perform at on and off base ceremonies and escort the national flag. (U.S. Air
April 22, 2021
Cannon Hosts Second Reaper Smoke Event

Members from 25 remotely-piloted aircraft squadrons from across the Air Force, including Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units, came to Cannon Air Force Base to compete in the 2nd Annual Reaper Smoke Competition and Symposium from
April 21, 2021
AFW2 Announces Team Air Force for Warrior Games 2021

The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is proud to announce the 2021 Air Force Warrior Games team. A team of coaches and staff selected 45 primary and 15 alternates, a combination of active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and veterans, after their 2021 Virtual Air Force Trials competition. The