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  • 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

  • Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

    One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.

  • 908th Bids Farewell to last ’85 Model in Fleet

    The last of the 908th Airlift Wing’s 1985 vintage C-130s, tail number 0035, known as the “City of Montgomery” departed Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., September 10, after 31 years of service with the unit.

  • Big Al helps 908th Transfer Heritage and Retire ‘Roll Tide'

    The 908th Airlift Wing transferred the heritage of aircraft 85-0042 known as Roll Tide to aircraft number 89-1188 Jan 20.The transfer was completed by the University of Alabama mascot, Big Al, and Col. Don Richey commander of the 908th Operations GroupThe transfer marks the departure and retirement