ALS recognizes Alabama Reservist
Senior Airman Jamaar Jackson, a Client Systems Technician with the 908th FSS, recently distinguished himself while attending Airman Leadership School at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. During the...
View ArticleAlabama airlifters assist Airborne Anniversary
The 908th Airlift Wing recently received an invitation to take part in the 75th Anniversary of the very first air drop of American paratroopers here. "What an honor to not only participate, but to be...
View ArticleWing's operations boss charts a new course
When he stepped from the C-130 onto the Maxwell flightline for the last time as the 908th Operations Group Commander on Aug. 4, Colonel Edward Jennings was hit by two things. The first was the thought...
View ArticleCapitol gala honors Alabama Airman, Air Force best
The Air Force Association (AFA) formally recognized Staff Sgt. Kresston Davis as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015. Davis, a member of the 908th Security Forces Squadron, received...
View ArticleFor training, LRS willing to go the distance
To receive on-the-job training or to maintain proficiency on key core tasks, Reservists often have to find other locations that offer training not available at their home base. Thirty-five members of...
View ArticleWing 56ers host kickball tournament
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the 908th Airlift Wing 56ers organization held its1st Annual Kickball Tournament. The tournament is design to bring more camaraderie within the wing. Fun, food, and excitement were...
View ArticleLRS command changes hands
When describing qualities that made Lt. Col. Barry H. Crane, outgoing commander of the 908th Logistics Readiness Squadron, a good mentor who doesn't shrink from a leadership challenge was a common...
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