908th Airlift Wing
The 908th Airlift Wing is a C-130 theater airlift unit assigned to Air Force Reserve Command. The wing is stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. 908th Airlift Wing's mission is 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.
| 908th Airlift Wing | |
|---|---|
A wing C-130 Hercules takes off from Maxwell AFB with the wing's hangars in the background | |
| Active | 1963-present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift |
| 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) | |
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