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  • Robin Williams and the Missing Wingman

    The life of comedian and actor Robin Williams tragically ended on Aug.11. His life affected millions, and yet he was alone when he died. The circumstances of his passing demonstrates the importance of a wingman. Williams, who first came to prominence as the alien Mork from Ork in the mid-1970s, is

  • You Made Wingman Day a Success!

    To all Airmen in the 908th Airlift Wing ... thank you for making Wingman Day a success. The enthusiasm I saw on Sunday lends credence to our mission statement, "Provide combat ready support across the spectrum of operations."I, Col. Johnson and Chief Duke visited most, if not all, of the wing

  • Hold fast to your faith

    Every day you and I face hundreds of difficulties. Some of these are mild irritants, such as when someone cuts in front of us in traffic. Others rise to the level of producing stress in our day-to-day living, such as when the car won't start and you're late to work.Other examples are a sick child or

  • Take charge, ‘Beat the Heat’

    A s we get into the Alabama summer and the temperatures continue to rise, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat illnesses as members of the "Fit to Fight' culture. Heat illness is caused by over exposure to hot environments. There are three types of heat illness: heat cramps

  • When the storms hit

    For people in Alabama, April brings a mixed bag of emotions. We're happy to see winter behind us, but we're also aware deadly storms may be on the horizon. April 27, 2011 changed my perspective on Alabama's spring. At 6:25 a.m., my wife and I were awakened as an F2 tornado touched down in our

  • Fiscal climate demands full-force responsibility

    Airmen of the United States Air Force: Last year, in response to budget sequestration, we launched the Every Dollar Counts campaign. Since that launch, your innovative ideas and money-saving efficiency changes saved our Air Force hundreds of millions of dollars during these challenging fiscal

  • Reasons to be proud

    Since joining the 908th Airlift Wing in the summer of 201, I have been amazed at the work being done in my squadron and throughout our wing. In the three years since, we have participated in - and often shaped - monumental events. Everything from multiple deployments and inspections to tornadoes and

  • Airman gives fresh perspective to chiefs induction

    I was recently given the privilege to attend one of the most interesting events the Air Force offers, a Chief's induction ceremony. Its not too often, from what I've been told, that you see many senior master sergeants take the highest enlisted rank.The thing that hit me the most was the years of

  • Without you, we don’t win

    T o the men and women of the 908th AW:I would like to say thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to lead the finest unit in 22nd Air Force! Thank you for the continued course of excellence you have championed!Thank you and your families for their everlasting love and dedication to you and our way

  • One Team, One Goal

    T eamwork is a compound word, when broken down you get Team and Work. When you look at the words individually you get the following:"TEAM" is defined as individuals who come together to achieve a common goal. Besides having a common goal you must also have good communication, be well organized, have