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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin McCullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, pilots a MH-139A helicopter at Crestview, Florida, Feb. 27, 2025. The 908th Flying Training Wing is the formal training unit for MH-139A Grey Wolf aircrew members supporting the Air Force Global Strike Command mission of nuclear security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

Commander of the 703rd Helicopter Squadron, Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, buckles into the pilot seat before preparing for takeoff after refueling a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter at a Fixed Base of Operations in Crestview, Florida, Feb. 27, 2025. The Grey Wolf is designed for a three-hour flight or 225 nautical miles, at a cruise speed of 135 knots, without the need to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin McCullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, left, and Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, 703rd HS commander, pilot a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter over northern Florida, Feb. 27, 2025. The MH-139A can reach heights of more than 20,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

Clockwise from left, U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, Master Sgt. James Emanuel, reads a pre-flight checklist to Squadron Director of Operations, Lt. Col. Justin McCullough, Squadron Commander, Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, and Special Missions Aviator, Senior Master Sgt. Adam Childers, all with the 703rd Helicopter Squadron, before taking off in a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The flight enabled 908th aircrew members to continue earning proficiency in the aircraft while preparing for the wing’s new mission as the formal training unit for the Grey Wolf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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I am The 908th: Staff Sgt. Emily Hansen

Staff Sgt. Emily Hansen’s journey to the Air Force was far from a traditional, post-high school trajectory. Like many who find their calling later in life, her path was marked by exploration and a desire for something more. Her dedication and proactive approach not only contribute to her own personal growth, earning her the title of Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2024, but also strengthen the entire unit, ensuring its continued effectiveness and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)

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Water Survival

U.S. Air Force Reserve members from the 908th Flying Training Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, get a hands-on demonstration of the dunker chair during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training event at the East Branch YMCA, Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. This multi-faceted training ensures SERE Augmentees are well-prepared to assist in MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter water survival training. By combining practical skills with theoretical knowledge, the training significantly increases the chances of survival for the aircrew in the event of a real-world water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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Water Survival

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jesse Liethen, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialist with the 908th Operations Support Squadron, is pulled from the water after being submerged in a dunker chair during a SERE water survival training event at the East Branch YMCA, Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. Liethen demonstrated the ins-and-outs of the chair, including how to recognize and manage any disorientation in aircrew members to help them regain composure and execute escape procedures effectively. This critical training enhances survivability and confidence in potential over-water emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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Water Survival

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Cowart, special mission aviator with the 703rd Helicopter Squadron, floats in a pool next to a dunker chair during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training event at the East Branch YMCA, Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. This multi-faceted training ensures SERE Augmentees are well-prepared to assist in MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter water survival procedures. By combining practical skills with theoretical knowledge, the training significantly increases the chances of survival for aircrew in the event of a real-world water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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Water Survival

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jesse Liethen, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialist with the 908th Operations Support Squadron, comes up for air after demonstrating how to use a Helicopter Emergency Egress Device System bottle during a Shallow Water Egress Trainer event at the East Branch YMCA, Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. Recognizing that air supply is critical in a potentially submerged helicopter, the training emphasizes the use of HEEDS bottles and how to activate them underwater in case of needed deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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Water Survival

U.S. Air Force Reservists with the 908th Flying Training Wing sit poolside for a briefing during a Shallow Water Egress Trainer event at the East Branch YMCA, Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. As selected Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Augmentees, they will receive a varied and comprehensive understanding of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter water survival procedures to ensure the safety and preparedness of aircrew members during potential real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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Water Survival

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jesse Liethen, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialist with the 908th Operations Support Squadron, explains and demonstrates the Helicopter Emergency Egress Device System bottle during a SERE water training event at the East Branch YMCA, Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The HEEDS bottle is a compact, self-contained breathing system designed to provide critical air supply during emergencies, such as escaping a submerged helicopter. Augmentees in attendance learned how to deploy, clear, and breathe from the HEEDS bottle, while focusing on proper breathing techniques to maximize available air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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I am The 908th: Master Sgt. Tracey Adams

The career path of Squadron Aviation Resource Management Section Chief, Master Sgt. Tracey Adams,(photographed prior to her promotion) with the 908th Flying Training Wing’s 703rd Helicopter Squadron, reads like a sight-seeing map of a touristy small town; there are twists and turns, and frequent pit stops, all within a limited geographic area. Just as the 908th AW was officially re-designating as the 908th Flying Training Wing, Adams was named as the 908th’s Civilian Category II of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)

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908th celebrates outstanding members of the wing

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sheldon Curry of the 908th’s Aircraft Maintenance Squadron holds a plate with salt and a lemon slice for the missing man and honors ceremony during the 908th Flying Training Wing’s annual awards banquet at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center, Alabama, March 1, 2025. The significance of each item at the table was explained to the attendees and then was followed by a moment of silence. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Burks)

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908th celebrates outstanding members of the wing

Volunteers from the 908th Flying Training Wing, prepare to present the sabers to recognize the nominees of the 2024 annual award winners during the annual Awards Banquet, March 1, 2025, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at Convention Center in Montgomery, Alabama. The banquet honored members around the wing who have demonstrated exceptional performance over the last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Todd)

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908th celebrates outstanding members of the wing

The 908th Flying Training Wing's annual award winners pose for a photo at the wing's awards banquet March 1, 2025, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center in Montgomery, Alabama. The annual event serves as a celebratory reminder, highlighting the 908th FTW’s standout Airmen throughout the 2024 calendar year. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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908th celebrates outstanding members of the wing

908th Flying Training Wing Commander, Col. Christopher Lacouture, gives a closing speech during the wing's annual awards banquet March 1, 2025, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center in Montgomery, Alabama. During his speech he thanked the wing members for their hard work, dedication, and support during 2024 and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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908th celebrates outstanding members of the wing

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Neco L. Johnson, the commandant for the Air Force First Sergeant Academy at Maxwell Air Force Base’s Gunter Annex, serves as the keynote speaker during the 908th Flying Training Wing's annual awards banquet March 1, 2025, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center in Montgomery, Alabama. Johnson spoke on the importance of leadership within the Air Force along with the value of taking initiative and selflessness as an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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I am The 908th: 2nd Lt. Zachary Anderson

As a youth, 2nd Lt. Zachary Anderson, 908th Civil Engineering Squadron officer, didn’t have to think too much about what he wanted to pursue in life; most of his family served in careers as first responders, law enforcement or in the military. Anderson was named the 908th FTW Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024 and is well on his way to a stellar career helping the wing integrate lethality and readiness to consistently deliver bold, agile, and dedicated Airmen supplying superior combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)

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I am The 908th: Master Sgt. Timothy Hill

If there were one word to describe Master Sgt. Timothy Hill, 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron interim aircraft mechanic flight chief, it would be humble and relaxed. Ok, so that’s two words; but both accurately describe the 908th Flying Training Wing’s Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)

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908th connects with next generation of innovators during Maxwell Robotics Competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Norris of the 908th Flying Training Wing’s 703rd Helicopter Squadron shows Montgomery Public Schools Interim Superintendent, Jamie Wilson the inside of a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter on Maxwell Air Force Base, Feb. 01, 2025. The 908th FTW provided an MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter as a static display during the Maxwell Robotics Competition to highlight the role STEM plays in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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