Maintainers export excellence overseas Published May 13, 2013 By Gene H. Hughes 908th Airlift Wing MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- They've proven themselves at every level, from the wing level to the numbered Air Force level, all the way to the Air Force level, and now they've added yet another accolade to their already ample trophy case. Deployed members of the 908th Maintenance Group were recently honored for their efforts in Southwest Asia, and were named the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing's "Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Month" for February. While sustaining a 100-percent mission effectiveness rate as part of the 746th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Maxwell maintainers provided additional assistance to transient Air Force, Marine and Navy aircraft, along with producing 122 sorties from 379 flying hours. During the month, they were able to provide aircraft that moved 969 passengers and 370 tons of cargo. "This award shows that we continually met 100 percent of our tasked missions," said Maj. Brad Douglass, "and we did so in a safe and compliant manner day in and day out. The hard work starts with the youngest airman all the way to the experienced production super, but everyone understands the bottom line is getting the aircraft ready for its mission." "This is yet another example of how the men and women of the 908th Maintenance Group 'Export Excellence," said Chief Master Sgt. Greg Taylor.