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June 17, 2025
Airmen boost water survival skills

As the 908th Flying Training Wing continues preparing for its new mission as the MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter formal training unit, ensuring aircrew members are prepared in the event of an emergency water landing is vital.More than 15 aircrew members from the 908th Operations Group and the 24th
April 22, 2025
MAXFORCE emergency exercise simulates full-scale aircraft accident

The 42nd Air Base Wing Inspector General’s Office held two MAXFORCE emergency exercises on April 15-17.  From active shooter drills to full scale aircraft accident simulations, the IG office is at the heart of Maxwell’s base-wide emergency preparedness efforts. 
April 2, 2025
Aircrew members refine key skills during training flight in Grey Wolf

The 908th Flying Training Wing's aircrew members continue earning proficiency in the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter while preparing for the wing's new mission as the formal training unit for the U.S. Air Force's newest rotary wing aircraft. The Grey Wolf is slated to replace the UH-1N Huey.
March 24, 2025
Engineering squadron takes preventative action to renovate bridge at risk of failure

The 908th Flying Training Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron began renovations on Havens’ Bridge on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, March 3, 2025. The renovation consisted of removing and replacing select floorboards and all railing, rewiring all electrical components, and installing new non-slip
March 13, 2025
Water survival training teaches students self-rescue techniques while overcoming fear, shock of water

908th Flying Training Wing Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape augmentees learn how to use a dunker chair, and a Helicopter Emergency Egress Device System bottle during a water survival training event taught by 908th Operations Support Squadron, SERE Specialist, Tech. Sgt. Jesse Liethen, at
Jan. 8, 2025
Safety First: A face behind airfield management

From starting out at a chicken plant to managing airfields and overseeing critical safety operations, the journey of Contina Harmon, 42nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management specialist, is a testament to hard work, leadership and the power of mentorship.
Dec. 13, 2024
Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer enhances aircrew readiness

Aircrew training at Maxwell Air Force Base took a step forward with their inaugural session on the Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer, a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance readiness and efficiency for MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter crews. The IAST is part of a broader effort to prepare
Sept. 26, 2024
Grey Wolf helicopter training exercise part of 'crawl, walk, run' approach

The 908th Flying Training Wing has been transitioning from a C-130 equipped tactical airlift unit to becoming the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter for nearly four years now. After divesting the last of its C-130s in April 2022, and receiving its first Grey Wolf in April
Sept. 25, 2024
With safety protocols in place, exercise tests communication, casualty care, weapons handling, more

The 908th Operations Support Squadron wrapped up three unit training assemblies’ worth of Ready Airman Training with a comprehensive exercise Sept. 7, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the squadron’s commitment to developing Airman warrior ethos
Aug. 28, 2024
AMMO Airmen safely protect, inspect, handle, store, transport, assemble non-nuclear munitions

Having arguably the coolest nickname at the 908th Flying Training Wing, Munitions Systems specialists, Air Force Specialty Code 2W0X1, are tasked with protecting, inspecting, handling, storing, transporting and assembling non-nuclear munitions.Commonly referred to as "AMMO", Airmen in this career

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