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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

    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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  • An attendee asks a question to U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Norton, 17th Training Wing commander and J.R. Orlando, 17 TRW public affairs chief, during the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Goodfellow update luncheon at the McNease Convention Center, San Angelo, Texas, March 24, 2026. The event provided an opportunity for community members and Goodfellow Air Force Base leadership to engage and discuss the installation’s mission and future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)

    Goodfellow Update 2026

  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, right, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, second from right, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer listen to opening remarks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

    Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness 

  • 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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  • U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo after a joint training scenario as part of Freedom Shield 26 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 11, 2026. Joint exercises like this strengthen coordination between U.S. Army and Air Force units and improve readiness against evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

    USAF, Army integrate air defense capabilities during Freedom Shield 26

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