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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 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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  • Members of the 42d Force Support Squadron hold a recognition banner at Maxwell Air Force Base, March 6, 2026. The unit was recognized as winning the Maj. Gen Eugene L. Eubank Award for 2025 for Air Education and Training Command

    42d Force Support Squadron wins 2025 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award

    The 42d Force Support Squadron has been named the recipient of the 2025 Major General Eugene L. Eubank Award, recognizing it as the top force support squadron in Air Education and Training Command.

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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

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    99th FTS Leaders Become First AETC Pilots Qualified on T-7A Red Hawk

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    Air University ethics chair discusses judgment, readiness in military operations

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  • A 90th Missile Security Operations Squadron defender holds up a small unmanned aircraft system at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyo., April 7, 2026. The training enhanced defenders’ ability to employ the technology for reconnaissance, situational awareness and force protection in support of missile security and convoy operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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