The mission of the 908th Airlift Wing is to recruit, organize and train Air Force reservists to provide unrivaled theater airlift and flexible combat support across the spectrum of military operations. In the event the unit is mobilized, the operational functions of the 908th Airlift Wing are to support theater air forces for re-supply missions, routine airlift requirements of the theater commander and airlift employment operations within the combat zone or forward area, provide aero-medical and refugee evacuation and augment strategic airlift forces.