908th Airlift Wing

The 908th Airlift Wing, based at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve Command. Established in 1963, the wing has primarily operated tactical airlift missions, notably flying the C-130 Hercules for several decades. The 908th has supported a wide range of operations, including humanitarian relief, disaster response, and overseas deployments in support of contingencies such as Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. In recent years, the unit has begun transitioning to a new mission, preparing to train aircrew for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter, marking a significant evolution in its operational role.