908th Airlift Wing
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The 908th Airlift Wing is the Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf Formal Training Unit assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command. It was formerly a Lockheed C-130H Hercules theater airlift unit. The wing is stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
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908th Airlift Wing | |
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Active | 1963-present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Formal Training Unit |
Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
Garrison/HQ | Maxwell Air Force Base |
Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Christopher K. Lacouture |
Vice Commander | Colonel Michael D. Bennett |
Command Chief | Chief Master Sergeant Tracy D. Cornett |
Insignia | |
908th Airlift Wing emblem (approved 20 April 1976)[1] | |
Aircraft flown | |
Multirole helicopter | Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf |
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908th Airlift Wing's mission was to recruit, organize and train Air Force reservists for active duty in time of war, national emergency or when otherwise required. When mobilized, the mission of the 908th Airlift Wing is to provide theater airlift forces to the supported theater commander.