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  • When the storms hit

    For people in Alabama, April brings a mixed bag of emotions. We're happy to see winter behind us, but we're also aware deadly storms may be on the horizon. April 27, 2011 changed my perspective on Alabama's spring. At 6:25 a.m., my wife and I were awakened as an F2 tornado touched down in our

  • Fiscal climate demands full-force responsibility

    Airmen of the United States Air Force: Last year, in response to budget sequestration, we launched the Every Dollar Counts campaign. Since that launch, your innovative ideas and money-saving efficiency changes saved our Air Force hundreds of millions of dollars during these challenging fiscal

  • Reasons to be proud

    Since joining the 908th Airlift Wing in the summer of 201, I have been amazed at the work being done in my squadron and throughout our wing. In the three years since, we have participated in - and often shaped - monumental events. Everything from multiple deployments and inspections to tornadoes and

  • Airman gives fresh perspective to chiefs induction

    I was recently given the privilege to attend one of the most interesting events the Air Force offers, a Chief's induction ceremony. Its not too often, from what I've been told, that you see many senior master sergeants take the highest enlisted rank.The thing that hit me the most was the years of

  • Without you, we don’t win

    T o the men and women of the 908th AW:I would like to say thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to lead the finest unit in 22nd Air Force! Thank you for the continued course of excellence you have championed!Thank you and your families for their everlasting love and dedication to you and our way

  • One Team, One Goal

    T eamwork is a compound word, when broken down you get Team and Work. When you look at the words individually you get the following:"TEAM" is defined as individuals who come together to achieve a common goal. Besides having a common goal you must also have good communication, be well organized, have

  • More or less: Can't we do both?

    Again and again I hear the mantra, "Do more with less." The grumble from below reverberates, "Don't they know that it is impossible do more with less?"Reflecting for a moment, I realized that we can do more with less...and make a mess! When there is too much to do, we rush things to try to squeeze

  • Resilient: What we all need to be

    Resilient is what we all need to be - not an easy task with what the world throws at us. As Reservists we have to do a juggling act with our home, work and military lives. It doesn't take much to make us "drop the ball" if we aren't resilient. It's not the end of the world if and when you do.

  • Strive, Seek, Find, and Do Not Yield

    A s you walk your path of life, it is important to frequently pause and assess your direction. During this past year, were your steps straight and true? The start of a new year is a good time to conduct both personal and professional inventories.What if your biggest enemy is the same person who

  • 908th ends 2013 in style

    This past year, 2013, has been a busy one for the 908th with deployments for Operations and Maintenance as well as the Security Forces and Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons. Your dedication, expertise, and "get it done" attitudes made these deployments extremely successful.You executed the missions