Sept. 6, 2023 Introducing the new 908th Airlift Wing Deputy Commander 0600. Wake up; shower; eat breakfast; head to the office.This is the morning routine for Col. Michael D. Bennett, the 908th Airlift Wing’s new deputy commander. At least, on this day it was.“I have three very different routines based on what I’m doing at the time,” said Bennett, an airline pilot in
Aug. 30, 2023 Inside the 908th: Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance - Keeping the Air Force Reserve Moving Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working on automobiles or anything else with a motor? The Air Force utilizes a wide range of vehicles, which require a wide range of maintenance skills and knowledge.Responsible for inspecting and troubleshooting vehicle repairs, Mission Generation
Aug. 23, 2023 I am The 908th: Tech. Sgt. Cecilia Nguyen Tech. Sgt. Cecilia Nguyen, a tiltrotor/helicopter mechanic assigned to the 908th Maintenance Squadron, thinks that home is all those things. The daughter of 908th Airlift Wing veterans, this Alabama native considers her reserve career an extension of her concept of home.“I was raised by two Airmen,
Aug. 2, 2023 Inside the 908th: Religious Affairs Airmen - Defenders of the Faith If you enjoy servant leadership and caring for others, then you might enjoy serving a vital role in the spiritual care of Airmen and the Air Force mission.Previously known as Chaplain Assistants, Religious Affairs Airmen, Air Force specialty code 5R0X1, are experts in the principles of religious
July 26, 2023 I am The 908th: Senior Airman Juliana Todd Senior Airman Juliana Todd, a 908th Airlift Wing public affairs specialist and 2023 first quarter Airman of the Quarter award winner, found her love of service after deciding to join the military. In 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic was in an uproar and seeing as the world seemingly came to a screeching
July 24, 2023 AF Reserve Training Manager Shapes Future of Space Force Boot Camp How do we make a Guardian? That question is just one of many that are being tackled by Tech. Sgt. Haleigh Irby, 908th Airlift Wing’s 25th Aerial Port Squadron training manager. Since November 2022, Irby has been on temporary-duty to the 1st Delta Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,
July 18, 2023 908 SFS Engages in Expandable Baton Training No matter what challenges come their way, the 908th Security Forces Squadron “Defenders” stay composed, concentrated, and prepared to carry out their mission. However, their high level of discipline and preparedness does not come without hours of training beforehand.Recently, during the July Unit
July 13, 2023 908th Religious Affairs team breaks bread to inspire resilience throughout wing The 908th Airlift Wing’s head chaplain, Lt. Col. Bitrus Cobongs, has led the crusade to inform wing Airmen that the chaplains are always available to them.“We want our Airmen to know they have access to chaplains 24/7 through the Command Post,” explained Cobongs.
July 12, 2023 I am The 908th: Staff Sgt. Jasmine Brinson Staff Sgt. Jasmine Brinson is an emergency action controller for the 908th Airlift Wing’s command and control operations.As an EA controller, Brinson acts as an executive agent to the commander and is responsible for helping ensure wing operations work efficiently and effectively under any