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  • Wing develops new MVPs as it prepares for Name, Mission change

    The 908th Airlift Wing has been in various states of transition since November 20, 2020, when then Secretary of the Air Force, the honorable Barbara Barrett, announced that the 908th AW at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama was the preferred location to host the MH-139A Grey Wolf Formal Training Unit.

  • 908th displays history with AU Library exhibit

    The 908th Airlift Wing’s history is on display at Air University’s Library, known as the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.March 6, 2024, kicked off the “History of the 908th” display at the AU Library Auditorium, starting with AU Director of Library

  • 908th looks to industry to accelerate change and readiness

    With the mindset of innovation ingrained in the wing’s culture, and the members of the 908th MXG already leading the push for their members to be ready for the new helicopters ahead of schedule, the unit has turned to the civilian industry for a new opportunity.Since January 23, 2023, more than 20

  • Alabama Big 10 Mayors visit Air University

    The mayors from the 10 biggest cities in Alabama visited Air University April 11, 2023, to get a deeper understanding on its impact to the region, state and throughout the Air Force.

  • 908th Airlift Wing maintainer honored for heroism

    The morning of Wednesday, 4 November, 2022, started off a little earlier, and slightly unusual for Senior Master Sgt. Rory Lapres, 908th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight chief. His wife, who works from home, woke up earlier than usual and made him a cup of coffee, which he normally does

  • FAA A&P Certification at Maxwell validated

    Leaders from the Community College of the Air Force and 908th Airlift Wing briefed Federal Aviation Administration officials, Jan 20, 2023, of the newly developed Airframe and Powerplant Certification program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.