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Lieutenant avoids force shaping board joins Air Force Reserve as navigator trainee

Air Force Reserve Maj. Paul Schultz, a navigator with the 908th Aitlift Wing's 357th Airlift Squadron, right, shows 1st Lt. Scott Autry features of maps the lieutenant soon will be using at undergraduate navigator training. Facing possible separation from active duty under the FY 06 Force Shaping Board, Lieutenant Autry applied and was accepted as a navigator trainee for the Maxwell AFB C-130 flying unit. (Photo by Jeffery Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing Public Affairs.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom Homecoming

Staff Sgt Ronald Mirenda is greeted warmly by well-wishers upon his return from deployment Sept. 9. Segeant Mirenda and other returning unit members were treated to ceremony to mark the return of the last 908th Airlift Wing C-130 aircraft, aircrews and maintenance personnel from Southwest Asia. The Montgomery, Ala.,- based Air Force Reserve unit is nearing the end of a two-year activation that began in late-November 2003 supporting the Global War on Terrorism. At one point more than 400 of the units Reservists (about one-third of the 908th's total membership) were serving at stateside and overseas locations, supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Most deployments consisted primarily of maintenance and flying operations personnel; however, unit reservists from virtually all specialties including security forces, medical, services, transportation, and aerial port personnel have served as well. Photo by Jeffery Melvin, 908th AW Public Affairs
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Hugs and kisses

908AW C-130 navigator Maj. Doran Gillie gets a warm reception from his family as he returns from deployment to Southwest Asia Sept. 9. The returning unit members were treated to ceremony to mark the return of the last 908th Airlift Wing C-130 aircraft, aircrews and maintenance personnel from Southwest Asia. The Montgomery, Ala.,- based Air Force Reserve unit is nearing the end of a two-year activation that began in late-November 2003 supporting the Global War on Terrorism. At one point more than 400 of the units Reservists (about one-third of the 908th's total membership) were serving at stateside and overseas locations, supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Most deployments consisted primarily of maintenance and flying operations personnel; however, unit reservists from virtually all specialties including security forces, medical, services, transportation, and aerial port personnel have served as well. Photo by Jeffery Melvin, 908th AW Public Affairs
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Operation Iraqi Freedom 908th AW homecoming

908th Maintenanace Squadron's Staff Sgt. Valarie McLellan, a life support technician, holds her niece upon her return to Maxwell AFB Sept. 9. Sergeant McLellan and fellow unit Reservists were treated to a ceremony to mark the return of the last 908th Airlift Wing C-130 aircraft, aircrews and maintenance personnel from Southwest Asia. The Montgomery, Ala.- based Air Force Reserve unit is nearing the end of a two-year activation that began in late-November 2003 supporting the Global War on Terrorism. At one point more than 400 of the units Reservists (about one-third of the 908th's total membership) were serving at stateside and overseas locations, supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Most deployments consisted primarily of maintenance and flying operations personnel; however, unit reservists from virtually all specialties including security forces, medical, services, transportation, and aerial port personnel have served as well. Photo by Jeff Melvin, 908AW Public Affairs
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Operation Iraqi Freedom Homecoming AF Reserve leaders (MGs Tanzi & Bankers + Col Nuckolls) greet 908th AW returnees

050909F-8576M-003 MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- From Left, Air Force Reserve Command Vice Commander Maj. Gen. David Tanzi, 22nd Air Force Commander (AFRC) Maj. Gen. James Bankers and 908th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Heath J. Nuckolls greet returning unit members as they exit a unit C-130 on the Maxwell AFB flightline Sept. 9. The Air Force Reservists were treated to a ceremony to mark the return of the last 908th Airlift Wing C-130 aircraft, aircrews and maintenance personnel from Southwest Asia. The Montgomery, Ala.- based Air Force Reserve unit is nearing the end of a two-year activation that began in late-November 2003 supporting the Global War on Terrorism. At one point more than 400 of the units Reservists (about one-third of the 908th's total membership) were serving at stateside and overseas locations, supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Most deployments consisted primarily of maintenance and flying operations personnel; however, unit reservists from virtually all specialties including security forces, medical, services, transportation, and aerial port personnel have served as well. Photo by Jeff Melvin, 908AW Public Affairs
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Operation Iraqi Freedom HomecomingFlag Waving

Maj. Gary Gomez and Staff Sgt. Valarie McLellan wave the American flag in celebration of the 908th Airlift Wing Reserve's return home. Maj. Gomez, C-130 pilot and aircraft commander, and Staff Sgt. McLellan, a life support technician, are among the last of the air crews, air craft and maintenance personnel returning home from South West Asia where they have been supporting both Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The airmen returned to Maxwell at 1:30 local time on Sep 9, 2005. The Montgomery, Ala.- based Air Force Reserve unit is nearing the end of a two-year activation that began in late-November 2003 supporting the Global War on Terrorism. At one point more than 400 of the units Reservists (about one-third of the 908th's total membership) were serving at stateside and overseas locations, supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Most deployments consisted primarily of maintenance and flying operations personnel; however, unit reservists from virtually all specialties including security forces, medical, services, transportation, and aerial port personnel have served as well. Photo by Jeff Melvin, 908AW Public Affairs
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Three men and a space station

Maj. Bruce Coole, right, Staff Sgt. John Geiger, standing, and Staff Sgt. Scott Walter, seated, stand on the control room floor of Marshall Space Flight Center's Payload Operations Center. The people at the center work with the crew on the International Space Station. Major Poole and Sergeants Geiger and Walter are Air Force Reservists with the 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff Melvin)
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Winners get goodies

From left, 908th Airlift Wing yearly award winners Senior Airman Tifarah Boyd, Tech. Sgt. Connie Rollins, Senior Master Sgt. Leon Alexander and Capt. Jameson Durham accept items donated by sponsors of the 908th recognition program. Among the items the award winners received were: $100 gift card and $100 in discount coupons from AAFES; two tickets provided by the Alabama Shakespeare good for any performance; one year complimentary membership and a Eagle Trophy from Air Force Association Chapter 102; $25 and a T-shirt from First Command Financial Planning; lunch at the Olive Garden restaurant courtesy GEICO Insurance Company; round trip limousine ride to Olive Garden for lunch courtesy Touch of Class Limousine and Transport; and medallion set in acrylic and cash donation to 908th Family Day each year courtesy USAA Military Affairs Representative. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Jeff Melvin)
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Open up and say, "Aaah"

Staff Sgt Wendell Gatlin checks a C-130H engine during a routine inspection. Sergeant Gatlin is a member of the 908th Airlift Wing's 908th Maintenance Squadron. The Montgomery, Ala.- 908th AW is Alabama's only Air Force Reserve unit. (Photo by Jon Sladek, Maxwell-Gunter AFB "Dispatch."
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Afghan Air Corps leaders Visit Air University, 908th AW

908th Maintenance Group commander Col. Kerry Kohler takes Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran, commander of Afghanistan's National Army Air Corps (2nd from left) and Brig. Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak (front row 2nd from right), an Afghanistan air wing commander on a tour of the 908th AW's new C-130 hangars at Maxwell AFB, Ala. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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C-130 over Lambaeu Field

440th Airlift Wing's C-130 Hercules flys over the Home of the Green Bay Packers, Lambaeu Field located in Green Bay, Wisconsin,
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908th AW gets first SERE instructor

Senior Airman Joel Howell inspects parachute straps for visible signs of wear and tear or chemical stains. Airman Howell aims to become the 908th Airlift Wing's first survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist instructor. A civilain firefighter and EMT, the Maxwell AFB Reservist aims join the ranks of elite specialists thet prepare aircrew and high risk of capture DOD personnel to survive under any conditions. (Photo by Jeff Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing public Affairs, Maxwell AFB, Ala.)
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Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Aerial porters complete tour, return home

Tech. Sgt. Reggie Smith poses for a picture with his family. Sergeant Smith was one of about 40 908th Airlift Wing 25th Aerial Port Squadron Reservists to return home to Maxwell AFB, Ala. Nov. 8, completing a year-long deployment in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The Airmen received a warm welcome at the aerial port hangar from wing and unit officials, friends, family members and well-wishers. (Photo by Jeff Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing public Affairs)
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Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Aerial porters complete tour, return home

Senior Airman Jonathan West gets a smile from his nephew, Jackson. Airman West was one of about 40 908th Airlift Wing 25th Aerial Port Squadron Reservists to return home to Maxwell AFB, Ala. Nov. 8, completing a year-long deployment in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The Airmen received a warm welcome at the aerial port hangar from wing and unit officials, friends, family members and well-wishers. (Photo by Jeff Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing public Affairs)
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Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Aerial porters complete tour, return home

908th Airlift Wing 25th Aerial Port Squadron's Tech. Sgt. Wilfredo Navidad poses for a picture with his family. About 40 25th APS Reservists returned home to Maxwell AFB, Ala. Nov. 8, completing a year-long deployment in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The Airmen received a warm welcome at the aerial port hangar from wing and unit officials, friends, family members and well-wishers. (Photo by Jeff Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing public Affairs)
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(Hurricane Katrina) Last 908th AW security forces members return from New Orleans

Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sgt. Curtis Coleman (center) and others 908th Security Forces Squadron personnel draw their weapons from the 42nd Security Forces Squadron armory in preparation to their departure to New Orleans Sept. 7. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Maxwell AFB, Ala-based Reservists spent a month augmenting forces protecting Joint Air Reserve Base New Orleans. (Photo by Jeffery Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing Public Affairs (AFRC), Maxwell AFB, Ala.)
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They're loving it! New m4 is a hit with security forces personnel.

908th Security Forces Squadron members Senior Airmen Christopher Pike and Christopher Moore move into firing positions with their new M4 Rifles while Tech. Sgt. Steve Higginbotham gives instructions during a practice patrol mission at the Blue Thunder Field Training Complex, Maxwell AFB, Ala. After nearly three years of waiting, the Air Force Reserve Command unit received new M4 carbines, replacing the M-16A2 rifles that have been in the units inventory since 1994. (Photo by Jeffery Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing Public Affairs (AFRC), Maxwell AFB, Ala.)
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Taking aim with new M4

908th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Christopher Pike demonstrates the kneeling firing position with the M4 Rifle. After nearly three years of waiting, the Air Force Reserve Command unit received new M4 carbines, replacing the M-16A2 rifles that have been in the units inventory since 1994. (Photo by Jeffery Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing Public Affairs (AFRC), Maxwell AFB, Ala.)
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Hurricane Katrina evacuees get star treatment

908th Airlift Wing Chaplain (Capt.) Jamie Danford provides comfort to a Gulf Coast evacuee aboard a C-130 Hercules from the 357th Airlift Squadron. Photo by Maj. Jerry Lobb, 908AW public affairs, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
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(Hurricane Katrina) Med Tech comforts Gulf Coast evacuee

Aeromedical services technician Staff Sgt. Cassandra Satterwhite, 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provides comfort to a Gulf Coast evacuee aboard a C-130 Hercules from the 357th Airlift Squadron, Maxwell AFB, Ala. Photo by Maj. Jerry Lobb
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