Dec. 14, 2023 908th partners with 23rd FTS preparing aircrew for future training mission The 908th Airlift Wing has looked to the U.S. Air Force’s subject matter experts when it comes to training helicopter crew members in preparation for the wing’s new mission, the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter.Starting in September 2021, when the 908th sent Lt. Col. Jeffrey
Dec. 13, 2023 From Battlefield to Classroom: The Remarkable Journey of 1st Lt. Troy Smith, MH-139A Helicopter Instructor Pilot 1st Lt. Troy Smith has been on a journey lasting more than 20 years to get where he is now, an MH-139A Grey Wolf instructor pilot with the 908th Airlift Wing. This is his story.
Dec. 11, 2023 Wing sustains steady growth for 18 months, reaching new heights in Airmen Medical Readiness A vital aspect of being able to make that 72-hour notice is medical readiness. The 908th Airlift Wing has made Airmen’s Individual Medical Readiness a priority, which has seen a steady increase for the last 18 months and is now leveling off at percentages not seen in six years.
Dec. 8, 2023 Hurricane Hunters close out above-average season, ‘Roll Up’ operations in St Croix The 2023 Atlantic and Eastern Pacific hurricane season concluded Nov. 30, marking the end of another above-average hurricane season for the 403rd Wing's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Hurricane Hunters flew 93 missions totaling 990.5 flight hours and
Dec. 4, 2023 908th SFS on target with small arms training Defenders from the 908th Security Forces Squadron conducted small arms training Nov. 4, 2023, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The training helps ensure the defenders are tactically and technically proficient in their individual weapons systems.
Nov. 29, 2023 445th Airlift Wing supports U.S. airlifts of critical humanitarian supplies to Egypt to support aid delivery in Gaza 445th Airlift Wing supports U.S. airlifts critical humanitarian supplies to Egypt to support aid delivery in Gaza
Nov. 27, 2023 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
Nov. 3, 2023 908th AW October 2023 in Review The 908th Airlift Wing had an eventful month of October.
Oct. 24, 2023 AFGSC, AFRC, ANG Command Chiefs reinforce commitment to Total Force Integration at 2023 ARC Summit More than 60 senior leaders from across the U.S. Air Force converged on Barksdale AFB to attend AFGSC’s 2023 Air Reserve Component Summit on Aug. 29. The purpose of the event was to reaffirm the continuing relationship that AFGSC has with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command.
Sept. 26, 2023 Enhancing Readiness: 908th MXG implements innovative block training approach Training is a vital tool the Air Force uses to keep their Airmen fully operational, deployable, and mission ready. The 908th Airlift Wing is upholding those standards by ensuring their members are staying up to date with annual requirements, such as computer based and hands-on training.As a Reserve