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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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  • Spanish LEAP Scholar, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elio de los Santos interprets during exterior movement training for members of the 1st Battalion, 25th Marines and Guatemalan paratroops, known as Paracaidistas, on May 20, 2025, at the Paracaidistas’ training base near San Jose as part of CENTAM Guardian 2025. CENTAM Guardian, an annual, multinational exercise, fosters strong partnerships by enabling combined forces to effectively address shared security challenges. By deploying culturally and linguistically exceptional service members like de los Santos, LEAP directly advances the National Defense Strategy’s mandate to increase burden sharing with global allies and partners. This organic communication capability establishes the tactical interoperability required for combined forces to integrate seamlessly and share the operational responsibilities of regional defense. (Courtesy photo)

    Left of ‘Go’: CSAF’s Vision for Allied Airpower Depends on Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture

  • U.S. Air Force Col. Lacresha A. Merkle (right) renders her first salute to Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Nelson (left), outgoing commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS), during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 30, 2026. Chief Master Sgt. Jake Fason (center), the new AFRS command chief, served as the guidon bearer for the ceremony, where Merkle formally took leadership of the service from Nelson. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Amanda Yastrzab)

    Air Force Recruiting Service Welcomes New Commander, Command Chief at JBSA-Randolph

  • Squadron Officer School students participate in a wargaming exercise designed to strengthen critical thinking, decision-making and leadership skills during Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

    Squadron Officer School research program helps shape future Joint Staff operational research

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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron salute Lt. Col. Ryan Rutter, 357th Fighter Squadron commander, as he exits an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft for the final time at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 29, 2026. The rendering of the final salute is a tradition reserved for the Squadron commander as they complete their final flight at an installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

    A-10’s take fini flight at Davis-Monthan AFB

  • An LC-130H Skibird assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing sits on the flightline during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Oshkosh, Wis., July 23, 2026. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention showcases military, commercial and general aviation through aircraft displays, educational programs and aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jamie Spaulding)

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  • The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration for military merit and was created by George Washington.

    A Legacy of Sacrifice: Airmen, Soldiers wounded in 2003 attack recognized at Purple Heart ceremony

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