News

March 8, 2017
Ostrat Assumes Command of the 908th

The Commander of 22nd Air Force at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Maj. Gen. John Stokes, transferred command of the 908th Airlift Wing to Col. Kenneth Ostrat during an Assumption of Command ceremony March 5, at Maxwell Air Force Base.
March 7, 2017
2016 Team Maxwell-Gunter Annual Award winners

2016 Team Maxwell-Gunter Annual Awards winners:Amn - Senior Airman Brittany Thompson, Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterNCO - Staff SSgt. Daniel Swenson, 26th Network Operations SquadronSNCO - Master Sgt. Scott Jacobson, 42d Air Base WingCGO - 1st Lt. Patrick Enslen, 42d Air Base WingFGO - Lt.
March 3, 2017
New crew lounge ready for Maxwell air show

A new crew lounge officially opened at base operations for Maxwell Air Force Base on Feb. 24, 2017.The new space is the largest known self-help project at Maxwell, completed by the 42nd Operations Support Squadron just in time for use during the two-day air show and open house, April 8-9, 2017.“The
March 2, 2017
Serving up Smiles, 908th FSS Competes for John L. Hennessy Award

Each year, the Air Force presents the John L. Hennessy Award to recognize the team who best excels in food service.
March 1, 2017
Integration Cell marks first anniversary as Air University continues transformation

This February marks the first anniversary since the creation of the Air University’s (AU) Integration Cell. Designed to assist the nearly 20 schools and centers within the university in their continuing efforts to discover and develop professional networks and relationships, as well as to identify
Feb. 28, 2017
908th LRS Partners with 42nd to Supply Deployers

The 908th Airlift Wing’s Logistics Readiness Squadron helped the 42nd Airbase Wing issue supplies and equipment to 908th members slated to deploy this year Jan. 8 at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Feb. 24, 2017
Auburn University helps 908th Transfer Heritage and Retire Purple Heart recipient ‘War Eagle’

The 908th Airlift Wing transferred the heritage of aircraft number 85-0040 known as War Eagle to aircraft number 91-9142 Feb 24, at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Feb. 24, 2017
Command Team Crusades Maxwell

Over the next few months, leadership from Maxwell are making their way around the 42nd Air Base Wing squadrons, getting their hands dirty in the various jobs it takes to complete the mission, here.The Crusader’s Experience Program will guide the base commander, Col. Eric Shafa and the base command