Sept. 18, 2023 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Welcomes New Commander 908th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Craig W. Drescher, transferred command of the 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron from Col. Stephen V. Secraw to Col. Katie S. Nason during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 9, 2023, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Sept. 13, 2023 26th Commander of the 908th ends 34-year military career The 908th Airlift Wing’s 26th commander, Col. Craig Drescher, ended his 34-year military career during a retirement ceremony Saturday September 9, 2023, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.Drescher was surrounded by family, friends, and fellow service members for the final event in his illustrious
Sept. 11, 2023 908th gets new commander as new mission gets closer The 908th Airlift Wing, Alabama’s only Air Force Reserve Command Wing, held a change of command ceremony Saturday Sept. 9, 2023, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.22nd Air Force Commanding General, Melissa A. Coburn, was the presiding official for the ceremony, which saw the wing say farewell to
Sept. 7, 2023 August 2023 in Review The 908th Airlift Wing started the month of August with the Wing Commander, Col. Craig Drescher, and the Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Kristen Maloney, both attending the Air Force Reserve Command Wing Commander and Command Chief conference in Dallas, Texas.
Sept. 6, 2023 Introducing the new 908th Airlift Wing Deputy Commander 0600. Wake up; shower; eat breakfast; head to the office.This is the morning routine for Col. Michael D. Bennett, the 908th Airlift Wing’s new deputy commander. At least, on this day it was.“I have three very different routines based on what I’m doing at the time,” said Bennett, an airline pilot in
Aug. 30, 2023 Inside the 908th: Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance - Keeping the Air Force Reserve Moving Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working on automobiles or anything else with a motor? The Air Force utilizes a wide range of vehicles, which require a wide range of maintenance skills and knowledge.Responsible for inspecting and troubleshooting vehicle repairs, Mission Generation
Aug. 23, 2023 I am The 908th: Tech. Sgt. Cecilia Nguyen Tech. Sgt. Cecilia Nguyen, a tiltrotor/helicopter mechanic assigned to the 908th Maintenance Squadron, thinks that home is all those things. The daughter of 908th Airlift Wing veterans, this Alabama native considers her reserve career an extension of her concept of home.“I was raised by two Airmen,
Aug. 2, 2023 Inside the 908th: Religious Affairs Airmen - Defenders of the Faith If you enjoy servant leadership and caring for others, then you might enjoy serving a vital role in the spiritual care of Airmen and the Air Force mission.Previously known as Chaplain Assistants, Religious Affairs Airmen, Air Force specialty code 5R0X1, are experts in the principles of religious
July 26, 2023 I am The 908th: Senior Airman Juliana Todd Senior Airman Juliana Todd, a 908th Airlift Wing public affairs specialist and 2023 first quarter Airman of the Quarter award winner, found her love of service after deciding to join the military. In 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic was in an uproar and seeing as the world seemingly came to a screeching