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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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  • Laura Pasko, Maxwell Medical Group registered nurse, teaches Senior Airman Mikayla Cardona, 42d Air Base Wing Public Affairs specialist, how to take care of a newborn baby at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Jan. 12, 2026.

    New Parent Support Program

    The New Parent Support Program empowers families with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become responsible and successful parents.“This program supports mission readiness and builds healthy family community by strengthening individuals and families who are pregnant or have children up

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  • A Hunt Housing resident raises her hand to ask a question during a town hall meeting on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Jan. 21, 2026.

    Utility Allowance Town Hall

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  • 42d Civil Engineering Squadron fire fighters, work together during training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Jan. 22, 2026.

    42d Civil Engineer Squadron Mobile Water Supply Operations training

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  • U.S. Airman 1st Class Hannah Patterson-Patton, 314 Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, does maintenance on a F-16 after a joint training exercise, Jan. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Success in the air relies on coordinated efforts on the ground. Maintenance Airmen from both bases work side by side to keep aircraft mission-ready, executing inspections, repairs and turnarounds under demanding timelines. Weapons crews safely and efficiently configure aircraft with the required munitions, ensuring each sortie launches fully capable.

    Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

  • U.S. Air Force Col. Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, right, explains the Wing priorities to Airmen participating in the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. The 97th AMW command team briefed the FTEC participants on the Wing’s mission, base resources, safety protocol, and professional development opportunities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

    Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

  • Operation Blue Suit celebrates Air Force’s top recruiters

    Operation Blue Suit celebrates Air Force’s top recruiters

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  • A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, conducts a rear check after static line jumps during exercise North Wind 26.

    US, Japan refine interoperability during exercise North Wind 26

  • Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier walks with Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander

    Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Indo-Pacific to engage with Airmen, allies

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    AFMS Senior Leadership Workshop aligns purposeful execution with unmatched readiness

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