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  • 908th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment Technicians Keep Aircrew Safe

    In the event of an emergency, aircrew and their passengers have to always be prepared with lifesaving equipment. That equipment has to not only be available, but it has to work. The Airmen who keep that equipment in tip-top shape are none other than the aircrew flight equipment technicians in the

  • 908th Leaders See Need for Training

    The 908th Airlift Wing has been holding an enlisted performance report (EPR) writing class since the September alternate unit training assembly, taught by Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Rapelje, 908th Mission Support Group superintendent, and Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Green, 908th Aircraft Maintenance

  • Paralegal positions available in the 908th

    Have you ever considered joining the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps? Did you know that as an enlisted member you might be eligible to re-train into the paralegal career field? The paralegal career field can be extremely interesting and very challenging. It is rewarding for individuals who are

  • LRS command changes hands

    When describing qualities that made Lt. Col. Barry H. Crane, outgoing commander of the 908th Logistics Readiness Squadron, a good mentor who doesn't shrink from a leadership challenge was a common topic.After leading the LRS for a relatively short two years, a career opportunity laden with

  • For training, LRS willing to go the distance

    To receive on-the-job training or to maintain proficiency on key core tasks, Reservists often have to find other locations that offer training not available at their home base.Thirty-five members of the 908th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) recently returned to Maxwell from a two-week annual

  • Capitol gala honors Alabama Airman, Air Force best

    The Air Force Association (AFA) formally recognized Staff Sgt. Kresston Davis as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015. Davis, a member of the 908th Security Forces Squadron, received her plaque at a special reception and dinner held Sept. 14 during the association's annual

  • Wing's operations boss charts a new course

    When he stepped from the C-130 onto the Maxwell flightline for the last time as the 908th Operations Group Commander on Aug. 4, Colonel Edward Jennings was hit by two things.The first was the thought that he wouldn't be flying as part of an aircrew for awhile. The second was a large column of

  • Alabama airlifters assist Airborne Anniversary

    The 908th Airlift Wing recently received an invitation to take part in the 75th Anniversary of the very first air drop of American paratroopers here."What an honor to not only participate, but to be specifically requested to do so by Fort Benning," said Capt. Brian Powell, aircraft commander for the