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  • The 42d Air Base Wing is steeped in a history of excellence and innovation. From roots in the Wright Brother’s flying school to the 42d Bombardment Group’s heroics in World War II’s Pacific theater where our motto was born; Aehera Nobis…The Skies for Us! Our mission today is to Prepare for Combat...Prepare others for the same; Team 42 has cemented itself as critical to the success of the Department of Air Force. 42 ABW Operational Approach
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  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Eric Adams, 42d Security Forces Squadron senior enlisted leader, pressure washes the 42d SFS front entrance during the wing’s Base Beautification Day at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, March 26, 2026.

    Base Beautification Day

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  • Air Force Col. Shamekia Toliver, 42d Air Base Wing commander, delivers comments at the Alabama State House, March 19, 2026, during a joint session of the legislature.

    Alabama legislature honors state military, veterans and families

    Maxwell's installation commander, including other Alabama military leaders, attended a joint legislative session on March 19, 2026, for the state's annual military appreciation day.

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  • Born carries a flag during a run.

    Never Forget: Capt. Hanna Born runs 2,977 miles to honor 9/11 victims

    At Fort Rucker, Alabama, U.S. Air Force Capt. Hanna Born, an instructor pilot with the 23rd Flying Training Squadron, trains the next generation of rotary-wing aviators in the TH-1H Huey. Outside the cockpit, Born is leading a personal mission to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist

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  • t. Gen. Jennifer Hammerstedt, commander of Air Force Sustainment Center, is welcomed by future maintenance and logistics officers from the Air Force Logistics Officer School.

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