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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. 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.
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  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luke Jimerson (right), 42d Security Forces Squadron base defense noncommissioned officer in charge, escorts Senior Airman Jacob Domingue, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center developer, to a safe place in a simulated tornado response during MAXFORCE 26-03 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 14, 2026.

    MAXFORCE 26-03

    Installation personnel participate in multiple emergency scenarios during MAXFORCE 26-03 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 14-16. The exercise evaluated response capabilities and coordination among emergency response teams.

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  • 42d Air Base Wing Commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Gallucci, presents a certificate to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Fabion Hawthorne, 42d Air Base Wing Inspector General Wing Inspections coordinator, recognizing him as Crusader of the Month, 22 July, 2025. The Crusader of the Month program recognizes 42d ABW Airmen whose leadership, performance and service make a significant contribution to the wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Savannah Waters)

    Hawthorne named July Crusader of the Month

    Tech. Sgt. Fabion Hawthorne, 42d Air Base Wing Inspector General Wing Inspections coordinator, was named the wing’s Crusader of the Month for July.

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  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Anfernee Milton, 42d Operations Support squadron airfield operations listen to Jessica Laws, National Weather Service meteorologist during a class at Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama, July 15, 2026.

    Maxwell expands storm spotters training to improve weather preparedness.

    The National Weather Service will provide a class to equip military members, civilians and community members with practical knowledge and skills to identify and report real-time ground weather conditions.

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  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, speaks at a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Cadet Circle on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 11, 2026.

    AETC honors lives lost, legacy of service 25 years after 9/11

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    T-6 flyover marked 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

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    SrA Demello's journey through the Air Force and to reenlistment

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  • Logisticians from five partner nations pose for a group photo.

    FVEY A4 Collaboration Forum synchronizes global allied logistics at Scott AFB

  • Koren Collegian Award Ceremony

    90th Fighter Squadron captain receives 2025 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy

  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 29, 2026. Aerial refueling extends mission duration and operational range, providing continuous air superiority and combat coverage across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz)

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