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July 11, 2025
Hightower Leads Access to Care, Balances Civilian, Reserve Roles

Emily Hightower, a civilian employee with the 42nd Medical Group and a captain in the Air Force Reserve's 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, has been recognized as the 42nd Air Base Wing’s Crusader of the Month for June, 2025.
June 27, 2025
Hurricane Hunters brief lawmakers on life-saving mission

With hurricane season underway and forecasts predicting an above-normal Atlantic season, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” took to Capitol Hill Tuesday to deliver a critical message to congressional staff members: their mission saves lives, property and
June 17, 2025
908th Airmen boost water survival skills

As the 908th Flying Training Wing continues preparing for its new mission as the MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter formal training unit, ensuring aircrew members are prepared in the event of an emergency water landing is vital.More than 15 aircrew members from the 908th Operations Group and the 24th
June 13, 2025
433rd AW Delivers Lethality, Enhances Readiness Through Strategic Support to Southern Star ’25

433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen sharpened their combat readiness and reinforced global partnerships during Exercise Southern Star ’25, a multinational special operations exercise held across Chile from May 26 to June 8. Operating the C-5M Super Galaxy, the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force
June 12, 2025
Mission Ready, Always: 908th SFS Train, Mentor, and Prepare for What’s Next

During the May Unit Training Assembly, 908th SFS members focused on the fundamentals of movement, team communication, and live handling of the M4 rifle and M18 pistol, while emphasizing the importance of preparing Airmen not just to perform, but to think and adapt under pressure.
June 2, 2025
U.S. Embassy Personnel Meet With 433rd AW Southern Star Participants

Several dozen personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Chile and their families met with 433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen participating in Exercise Southern Star ‘25 during a C-5M Super Galaxy tour at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile
May 28, 2025
908th Lt named AFRC Aircrew Flight Equipment Officer of the Year for 2024

The 908th Operations Support Squadron’s Aircrew Flight Equipment Officer, 1st Lt. Troy Smith, was named the Air Force Reserve Command’s AFE Officer of the Year for 2024.
May 21, 2025
Hurricane Hunters “Roll Out” for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

As part of the “Roll Out,” the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and 403rd Wing maintenance and support personnel based at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., prepositioned aircraft parts, tools, and communication systems at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands,
May 19, 2025
71st RQS collaborates with 908th AES for simulated patient evacuation

Recently the 71st Rescue Squadron from Moody Air Force Base collaborated with the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron for simulated patient triage and treatment at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 1, 2025. The 908th AES and 71st RQS used this exercise to hone their skills in stressful
May 4, 2025
908th provides look into future career paths for potential recruits

A total of 25 cadets from Dothan High School’s Army Junior ROTC in Dothan, Alabama, toured Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex April 30, 2025, to explore career possibilities within the Air Force.