News - Tag Air Mobility Command

Dec. 7, 2021
AMC approves 4th KC-46A Pegasus ICR milestone 

The Air Mobility Command fourth Interim Capability Release decision allows the KC-46A to refuel the AC-130J Ghostrider, HC-130J Combat King II, MC-130J Commando II, C-5M Super Galaxy and E-3G Sentry during U.S. Transportation Command-tasked missions.
Oct. 18, 2021
AMC approves F-15, F-16 receivers as third KC-46 ICR milestone

Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, approved a third Interim Capability Release mission set for the KC-46A Pegasus, Oct. 13.
Sept. 27, 2021
What to do with old ABU’s? 908th Airlift Wing Airman has the answer

No longer authorized for official wear, many Airmen don’t know what to do with their old ABU’s. Some have discarded them or relegated them to work clothes. Others have stuffed them into storage. Senior Airman Michael A. Sanchez, a passenger services agent with the 908th Airlift Wing’s 25th Aerial
Sept. 20, 2021
908th FSS Serves up Success During Exercise

The 908th Force Support Squadron conducted an exercise during the unit’s July super Unit Training Assembly at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, that simulated them playing their part as if the wing were to deploy to deliver humanitarian aid to a fictional local populace.The purpose of this exercise
Sept. 13, 2021
908th Airlift Wing remembers 9/11 with flyover

Remembering the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, provides little cause to celebrate for the vast majority of United States citizens, including members of the Armed Forces. Many face the day with somber reverence to the memory of all the victims and the heroes that sacrificed themselves that day
Aug. 23, 2021
Yellow Ribbon Program enables Resilience and Reintegration

908th Airlift Wing Yellow Ribbon coordinator discusses the ins and outs of the YR Program and provides vital information for members.
Aug. 5, 2021
New Force Generation model builds high-end readiness, sustainability for Joint Force

The Air Force announced today it is in the final phases of transitioning to a new force generation model to balance today’s combatant commander needs while building high-end readiness for the future.
July 19, 2021
Fitness testing signifies a return to “normal” for Reserve Citizen Airmen

The 908th Airlift Wing has not held Physical Fitness Assessment testing for its members since March, 2020, due to Center for Disease Control and Department of Defense guidance restricting mass gatherings to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus disease. The situation changed when units across the
June 21, 2021
908th Proves Readiness for Wing’s Largest Deployment during Exercise Auburn Tide

For more than a year now the 908th Airlift Wing has been faced with the task of figuring out how to protect its members and their families from COVID-19 while still being able to answer the nation’s call when it comes. One of the first things the wing commander, Col. Craig Drescher, said in
June 7, 2021
908th Crew Chiefs Ensure Aircraft Readiness

Crew chiefs from the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 908th Maintenance Squadron played a key role in Auburn Tide, a week-long deployment readiness exercise that took place here in late March.Auburn Tide served to increase the 908th Airlift Wing’s mission readiness as its members prepare

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