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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 Lt. Gen. Daniel H. Tulley, commander and president of Air University, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Gallucci, incoming commander of the 42d Air Base Wing, during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Jun 6, 2026. The education and training of our Nation’s fighting forces are critical to the mission success as Team 42 prides itself on providing excellent combat support to Air University and Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trey Ward)

    Maxwell AFB welcomes new wing commander

    Gallucci accepted command from Col. Shamekia Toliver during the ceremony. Lt. Gen. Daniel Tulley, Air University commander and president, presided over the ceremony.

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Shamekia Toliver, 42d Air Base Wing commander, and Dr. Kemba Chambers, president of Trenholm State Community College, prepare to sign an Intergovernmental Support Agreement at the Maxwell Event Center on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 3, 2026. This collaboration creates a potential pipeline of talented childcare professionals for Maxwell and Gunter’s programs. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eric Sharman)

    Mission-ready families: Maxwell, Trenholm State forge alliance to bolster childcare

    In a new alliance, Maxwell is teaming up with H. Councill Trenholm State Community College to tackle a critical challenge for military families; the need for reliable, high-quality childcare. This innovative partnership is set to strengthen the home front, ensuring the installation’s Airmen are

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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cruz Chavez, 42d Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, is presented a certificate recognizing him as the 42d Air Base Wing Crusader of the Month for May of 2026, by U.S. Air Force Colonel Shamekia Toliver, 42d ABW commander, May 27, 2026. The Crusader of the month program recognizes Airmen who demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership and dedication to the mission while embodying the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all they do. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Eric Sharman)

    42d Air Base Wing recognizes Crusader of the Month

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cruz Chavez, a financial operations technician assigned to the 42d Comptroller Squadron Financial Management Flight, has been selected as the 42d Air Base Wing’s Crusader of the Month for May, 2026, for his attention to detail, customer service and commitment to

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  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Hesson, 87th Flying Training Squadron incoming commander, renders a first salute to his squadron during the 87th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

    87th FTS welcomes new commander

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  • U.S. service members participate in Exercise Turbo Distribution 26-2.

    Air Force, Army display rapid deployment joint capabilities during Exercise Turbo Distribution

  • NASA astronaut Bob “Farmer” Hines trains inside a mockup of the Crew Dragon vehicle at SpaceX Headquarters in Hawthorne, Calif., Feb. 15, 2022. An Air Force test pilot with more than 4,000 flight hours across 50 aircraft types, Hines served as the pilot for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA has selected Col. Hines to train with its prime crew for Artemis III as an alternate crew member. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

    Air Force Test Pilot tapped as ‘ultimate wingman’ for Artemis III

  • Airmen assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing's Security Forces Squadron participate in a field training exercise, pointing their weapon at target at sunset.

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