July 22, 2024 908th closes book on nearly 2 scores of Herculean Airlift, begins anew as the 908th FTW On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the 908th Airlift Wing redesignated as the 908th Flying Training Wing, while the 357th Airlift Squadron inactivated and then reactivated as the 703rd Helicopter Squadron.
July 18, 2024 908th Chaplain takes call to serve to new heights The 908th Airlift Wing Head Chaplain, Lt. Col. Bitrus Cobongs, has had an extremely busy past eight months, lending his expertise and leveraging his life experiences and connections to help other team Maxwell members working key projects that can benefit U.S. Air Force members and other vital nation
June 6, 2024 908th AW celebrates MH-139A 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, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
June 2, 2024 944th Fighter Wing Honors Fallen Comrades with Commemorative Ruck March Beating the sunrise, several members of the 944th Fighter Wing gathered at the Red Tail F-16 airpark at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 2, 2024, to partake in the inaugural "Fallen Comrade Ruck," an event aimed at honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.The 944th Top
May 21, 2024 Additional VHF antenna enhances communication to improve forecasts Hurricane season starts June 1 and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron’s role in collecting weather data is key for forecasts. To enhance their communication capabilities, the United States Air Force Reserve completed the successful temporary installation and test of a third Very High
May 16, 2024 The Force behind the 908th Force Support Squadron Within the complexities of the Air Force, there exists a group of unsung heroes. They are there from the start to end of an Airman’s journey. The Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 908th Force Support Squadron shoulder the weight of overseeing three crucial areas: sustainment, communication and
May 14, 2024 Ready Now: A New Era of Reserve Citizen Airmen Training FLORENCE, Ariz. -- In the sprawling expanse of military training, where preparation meets purpose, a new era of readiness is being written. Reserve Citizen Airmen, traditionally seen hovering over computer-based training, are now gearing up, rifles in hand, en route to an unfamiliar, remote
May 14, 2024 From Theory to Battlefield: 944th FW Tactical Training Redefines Air Force Combat Readiness As the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force unveil comprehensive changes to maintain superiority in the era of Great Power Competition, the 944th Fighter Wing’s Aeromedical Staging Squadron's training on May 8, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, highlights the practical implementation of these new
May 14, 2024 908th FSS feeds readiness through training Airmen from the 908th Force Support Squadron assembled a Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen and then cooked and served a meal to other squadron and 908th Airlift Wing members April 10, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Assembling, cooking, and serving food via the SPEK was just one part of
May 13, 2024 Hurricane Awareness Tour promotes weather readiness To promote the importance of preparing now for hurricane season, which starts June 1, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew with their WC-130J Super Hercules and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hurricane experts visited five Atlantic Coast cities as part of this