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Sept. 17, 2020
908th’s New Operations Group Commander Makes History

The commander of the 908th Airlift Wing, Col. Craig Drescher, transferred command of the 908th Operations Group to Lt. Col. Diane Patton during an Assumption of Command Ceremony August 2 at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Sept. 1, 2020
Key Spouses Care for Deployed Service Members, Families

Sarah Darden is the 908th Maintenance Squadron Key Spouse. As a Key Spouse, she assists Key Spouse Mentor, Tina Harstad, with distributing information about events and other opportunities that may appeal to service members and their families. Most of the events she coordinates are geared towards
Aug. 27, 2020
First Sergeants: More Than a Position, A Calling That Requires Having a Heart as Strong as a Diamond

The Air Force first recognized the outcry for a career field that focused on the health and well-being of Airmen and the overall unit by establishing the first sergeant position in 1961. This move was then followed by the Strategic Air Command’s 15th Air Force opening their own first sergeant school
Aug. 20, 2020
908th Airlift Wing’s Unique Relationship with DoD’s only Airborne School

The fog was starting to dissipate on Maxwell’s flightline as the crew walked along the painted yellow line to the C-130 Hercules. Their shoulders weighed down by equipment that was readied for the long journey ahead. On March 11, 2020, the pilots, flight engineers, loadmasters and a navigator of the
July 1, 2020
Key Spouses Serve Airmen, Families by Providing Community Outreach Opportunities

Garrysa Caffey is the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Key Spouse. As a Key Spouse, she attends continuing education and support education training sessions to distribute information to 908th Airlift Wing service members and their families. She is responsible for providing referral information
Sept. 10, 2019
Airman saves life in Odessa, Texas, amidst mass shooting

An Air Force Reserve member was working in a civilian capacity in Odessa, Texas, on August 31, 2019, and helped provide life-saving first-aid to a woman suffering from three gunshot wounds.
July 10, 2019
Public education options continue to expand around Air University

Air University and organizations across the River Region have made strides to improve public education options for military-affiliated children.
Nov. 19, 2018
Maxwell plays pivotal role in 2018 hurricane relief efforts

With the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Maxwell served as one of the primary focal points for relief efforts in the eastern U.S. over the past few months.
Oct. 18, 2018
Air University tests out new material for Flight Leader’s Course

Air University and the eSchool of Graduate Professional Military Education conducted beta-testing for their new course material as a part of the Flight Commander’s Edge program at the Maxwell Education Center Oct. 9 – 12. The Flight Commander’s Edge program supports in the development of flight
Oct. 17, 2018
First Sergeant Academy to increase course length, improve skills

The Air Force’s First Sergeant Academy is increasing resident class length to four weeks to help fuel the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s initiative to revitalize squadrons. The updated curriculum starting Oct. 22, will now focus more on hands-on, scenario-based training to better prepare first

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