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  • Ready to Move…Ready to Win

    The 908th Security Forces Squadron conducted a “Shoot, Move, and Communicate” drill during the September Unit Training Assembly at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The purpose of the training was to simulate a combat situation in which defenders need to move from one position to another while

  • 908 AW earns effective rating during UEI Capstone

    The 908th Airlift Wing had a Unit Effectiveness Inspection performed by the Air Force Reserve Command’s Headquarters Inspector General Inspection Team from Sept. 8, 2022, to Sept. 13, 2022, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

  • I am The 908th: Maj. Bitrus Cobongs

    Maj. Bitrus (like citrus) Cobongs is the new wing chaplain for the 908th Airlift Wing; on the civilian side, he is a contractor working for the Eaker Center of Leadership Development here at Maxwell Air Force Base.Cobongs grew up in Tumu, Gombe State, as a member of the Tangale tribe, situated in

  • Inside the 908th: Fuels

    When a plane sets its engines to full power and soars down the runway at hundreds of miles per hour, a specific career field is ‘fueled’ with pride in getting that aircraft into the air. 908th Airlift Wing fuel specialists (Air Force specialty code 2F0X1) maintain and operate fuels and cryogenic

  • Inside the 908th: HVAC/R technicians

    Those that live in a hot and humid climate know how important it is to try and stay cool. Here in Alabama, summertime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit before 10 a.m. One of the first things someone might express relief about when they walk into a building is that the air conditioning is

  • 908 SFS aims for success

    Members of the 908th Security Forces Squadron traveled to Fort Rucker, Alabama, Aug. 6, 2022, to receive their heavy weapons training and qualifications. Before they could hit the road to Fort Rucker, the defenders had to receive safety and handling briefings during the July Unit Training Assembly.

  • I am The 908th: Staff Sgt. Mickey Lane

    Staff Sgt. Mickey Lane is an aircraft electrical and environmental systems specialist with the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.As an E&E specialist, Lane inspects, analyzes, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft E&E systems, associated components, subsystems,

  • 908th Operations Group Welcomes New Commander

    The commander of the 908th Airlift Wing, Col. Craig Drescher, bestowed command of the 908th Operations Group to Col. Shane Devlin during an Assumption of Command ceremony, August 6, 2022 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.Devlin, previously served as the Director of Inspections for the 403rd Wing at

  • July 2022 in review

    July, 2022 was a busy month for the 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.