919th Special Operations Wing

The 919th Special Operations Wing (919 SOW) was established in 1963 and is headquartered at Duke Field, Florida. As an Air Force Reserve unit, it operates under Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), providing specialized airpower including infiltration, exfiltration, resupply of special operations forces, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Over the decades, the 919 SOW has operated various aircraft, such as the MC-130 and U-28A, supporting global contingency operations and humanitarian missions. The wing is renowned for its adaptability, professionalism, and its critical role in both peacetime and combat environments.