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  • 908th OG SMAs continue gaining Grey Wolf experience

    Special Missions Aviators from the 908th Operations Group continue gaining valuable experience in the 908th Flying Training Wing's MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, during a prevening flight over central Alabama, April 22, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

  • I am The 908th: Lt. Col. Stephen Epperson

    The journey of Lt. Col. Stephen Epperson, deputy commander of the 908th Mission Support Group and 25th Aerial Port Squadron interim commander, began when he was struggling in school and needed to find a way to get a fresh start. His uncertainty, and lack of structure led him to start his military

  • I am The 908th: Senior Master Sgt. Erica DeRamus-Smith

    For Senior Master Sgt. Erica DeRamus-Smith, service isn’t just a career—it’s a commitment to excellence, balance, and resilience. As the Resource Management Superintendent for the 908th Operations Support Squadron, she plays a vital role in overseeing training and flying pay for Airmen currently

  • 703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

    The 908th Flying Training Wing's aircrew members continue earning proficiency in the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter while preparing for the wing's new mission as the formal training unit for the U.S. Air Force's newest rotary wing aircraft. The Grey Wolf is slated to replace the UH-1N Huey.

  • 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

  • 908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

    The 908th Flying Training Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron began renovations on Havens’ Bridge on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, March 3, 2025. The renovation consisted of removing and replacing select floorboards and all railing, rewiring all electrical components, and installing new non-slip

  • 908th SERE specialist teaches Water Survival

    908th Flying Training Wing Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape augmentees learn how to use a dunker chair, and a Helicopter Emergency Egress Device System bottle during a water survival training event taught by 908th Operations Support Squadron, SERE Specialist, Tech. Sgt. Jesse Liethen, at