Feb. 8, 2025 Hurricane Hunters fly atmospheric river missions to improve forecasts During the winter months, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, commonly known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” shifts their focus to flying atmospheric rivers, which are narrow corridors of concentrated moisture that can bring intense rainfall and cause significant flooding in the western United
Feb. 5, 2025 908th connects with next generation of innovators during Maxwell Robotics Competition The 908th Flying Training Wing supported a robotics competition Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The 908th FTW provided a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter as a static display, allowing attendees to take photos and ask questions about the unit and the aircraft.
Jan. 27, 2025 From Gridiron to Cyber Defense: Former NFL player enlists in the Air Force Reserve For most athletes, retiring from professional sports marks the culmination of a lifelong journey. For Trakeius “Tra” Battle, however, it was the beginning of a new mission.The former National Football League player from Forsyth, Georgia, recently took the Oath of Enlistment to serve in the Air Force
Dec. 20, 2024 908th conducts first wing-wide combat readiness exercise in nearly five years The 908th Flying Training Wing held a four-day multi-unit deployment readiness training exercise from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the wing’s ability to excel when exposed to difficult or stressful scenarios.
Dec. 13, 2024 Enhancing Aircrew Readiness with IAST Aircrew training at Maxwell Air Force Base took a step forward with their inaugural session on the Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer, a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance readiness and efficiency for MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter crews. The IAST is part of a broader effort to prepare
Dec. 10, 2024 Legacy Renewed: Activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment on December 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. Presiding official for the activation ceremony and assumption of command, Col. Lane Cook, commander of the 58th Operations Group, took a few minutes to discuss the importance of
Nov. 12, 2024 908th FTW participates in Montgomery Veterans Day Celebration The 908th Flying Training Wing participated in the city of Montgomery, Alabama, Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11, 2024.The city held a Veterans Day celebration, starting with a parade downtown and ending in Riverwalk Stadium, where there was a resource fair for veterans along with guest speakers and
Nov. 8, 2024 Sister Wings Support 908th Combat Readiness Exercise The 908th Flying Training Wing held a four-day wing-wide combat readiness exercise from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The exercise was designed, by planners, to prepare Citizen Airmen for potential future deployments, giving them an opportunity to display their skills
Oct. 30, 2024 United in Fitness: 944th MDS Models Culture of Cohesion, Readiness The 944th Medical Squadron celebrated a milestone of excellence on Oct. 20, 2024, gathering at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., to recognize 14 consecutive months without a single physical fitness test failure.This achievement, a testament to the squadron’s commitment to readiness, reflects not only
Oct. 23, 2024 Global Strike Deputy Commander takes first flight in Grey Wolf while visiting 908th The Deputy Commander for U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, Lt. Gen. Michael Lutton, visited the 908th Flying Training Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 5, 2024.The 908th FTW is in the middle of transitioning to become the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter,