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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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    Third T-7A Red Hawk Arrives at JBSA-Randolph to Accelerate Pilot Training

  • Major General Travolis A. Simmons signs the retiring T-1A at VAFB.

    An autographed T-1A launches from Vance – ending a training legacy

  • Brittany Cofield, Columbus Chick-Fil-A, owner/operator, is fitted for a head gear unit during uniform and equipment sizing in preparation for a T-6 Texan II orientation flight on June 6, 2026, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Coefield was part of a new civic outreach and engagement initiative established by the installation commander, Col. James Blech, to immerse community leaders in the daily challenges of student pilots completing pilot training at Columbus AFB. (U.S. photo by Melissa Duncan-Doublin)

    Columbus Civic Leaders Join Pilot Training Mission for a Day

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  • An Airman assigned to the 31st Air Task Force fires a drone-defeating shotgun during counter-small unmanned aerial system defense training near Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 7, 2026. The training enhanced the unit's ability to rapidly detect, track, and filter aerial objects in real time, ensuring early warning of potential airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ty Pilgrim)

    'Final denial': Air Force leaders lean into future of drone defense

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    Operation TREK808: PACAF, HING rapidly provide critical aid to Hawaii Island recovery

  • The center of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Innovation Lab’s wheel paint and mix stand is displayed along with other innovative project proposals at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 24, 2026. The stand helps Airmen refinish aircraft wheels faster by allowing them to rotate wheels while painting, eliminating hours of drying time between coats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Obi)

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