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  • 908th OSS Wraps Up Ready Airman Training

    The 908th Operations Support Squadron wrapped up three unit training assemblies’ worth of Ready Airman Training with a comprehensive exercise Sept. 7, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the squadron’s commitment to developing Airman warrior ethos

  • Master Sgt. Jeffery Davis: Mentoring the Next Generation of First Sergeants

    Have you ever wondered what a First Sergeant really does? You've likely seen them around the unit, helping your fellow Airmen or even called on them yourself. The better question might be: what doesn't a First Sergeant do?It's hard to sum up such a broad but specialized duty in a few words, but the

  • 908th celebrates MH-139 Grey Wolf

    The 908th Airlift Wing celebrated the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter and the unit's efforts for the past three and a half years preparing for the transition from a tactical airlift mission to a formal training mission during a ceremony May 31, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

  • Wing develops new MVPs as it prepares for Name, Mission change

    The 908th Airlift Wing has been in various states of transition since November 20, 2020, when then Secretary of the Air Force, the honorable Barbara Barrett, announced that the 908th AW at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama was the preferred location to host the MH-139A Grey Wolf Formal Training Unit.

  • 908th displays history with AU Library exhibit

    The 908th Airlift Wing’s history is on display at Air University’s Library, known as the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.March 6, 2024, kicked off the “History of the 908th” display at the AU Library Auditorium, starting with AU Director of Library

  • 908th looks to industry to accelerate change and readiness

    With the mindset of innovation ingrained in the wing’s culture, and the members of the 908th MXG already leading the push for their members to be ready for the new helicopters ahead of schedule, the unit has turned to the civilian industry for a new opportunity.Since January 23, 2023, more than 20

  • 908th Airlift Wing maintainer honored for heroism

    The morning of Wednesday, 4 November, 2022, started off a little earlier, and slightly unusual for Senior Master Sgt. Rory Lapres, 908th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight chief. His wife, who works from home, woke up earlier than usual and made him a cup of coffee, which he normally does