April 8, 2021 New proficiency exercise streamlines training for CAAs Combat Aviation Advisors from the 711th Special Operations Squadron employed a new method to accomplish annual training requirements. The squadron’s first ever two-week long Proficiency Exercise in March combined specialized training scenarios that took place at locations across the Eglin Range.
March 24, 2021 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.
March 17, 2021 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
Feb. 19, 2021 AFSOC commander visits 919th SOW The 919th Special Operations Wing hosted U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Cory Olson, command chief of AFSOC at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 6, 2021.
Feb. 5, 2021 919 SOMDS begins COVID-19 vaccinations The 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron began vaccinating Citizen Air Commandos against COVID-19 on February 1, 2021, after receiving their first shipment of vaccines.
Jan. 13, 2021 Duke Field POTFF team expands support capabilities The Duke Field Preservation of the Force and Family team expanded support capabilities in November by adding five new members. A dietitian, spiritual community programs peer network coordinator, metal health technician, social worker, and athletic trainer are newly available to members a Duke
Dec. 9, 2020 Duke Field fuel cell hangar fire suppression test marks final steps towards renovation completion The 919th Special Operations Wing and 492nd SOW will soon have a newly renovated fuel cell hangar ready for use. Civil engineers and contractors performed a fire suppression test last week marking one of the final steps for project completion.
Nov. 18, 2020 Drive-thru vaccination line keeps 919 SOW Airmen medically ready Capt. Lindsay Piechowiak, 919th SOMDS Infection Control Officer, organized a drive-thru flu shot line for the November unit training assembly to provide vaccinations for Citizen Air Commandos while following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Nov. 16, 2020 Duke Field breaks ground on aircraft simulator facility Members of Air Force Special Operations Command broke ground on an aircraft simulator facility at Duke Field, Florida, Nov. 9, 2020 during a joint ceremony hosted by the 492d and 919th Special Operations Wings.
July 22, 2020 919th SOW Airman helps combat COVID-19 The 919th Special Operations Wing is working to slow the spread of COVID-19 by increasing sanitation, implementing the use of face coverings, socially distancing when possible and bringing in some extra help to get the job done. One Airman taking on some extra work at the 919th Special Operations