42d Air Base Wing
Air Force Reserve: 908th Airlift Wing
As the host unit for Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex,
the 42d ABW’s mission is crucial to national
security. It provides support to Air University while
also ensuring that airmen are ready to deploy in
support of US military operations worldwide, and
takes a proactive approach to promoting their
professional and personal growth. The 42d ABW is
also responsible for the safety and security of the base, which it
accomplishes through force protection, maintaining and modernizing
facilities and infrastructure, and seeking efficient new ways of conducting
operations. The 42d ABW staff agencies include the offices of the Chaplin,
Equal Opportunity, Financial Management, the Inspector General, Plan and
Programs, Safety, and the Staff Judge Advocate.
The 908th Airlift Wing is Alabama’s only Air Force
Reserve unit. It contributes to national defense by
delivering airlift and related services through the
efforts of more than 1,200 reservists and eight
C‐130 Hercules aircraft. Unit reservists fly
approximately one million miles annually, engaging
in training operations and support missions.
The 908th Airlift Wing is composed of the 908th Operations Group, the
908th Maintenance Group, the 908th Mission Support Group, and the
908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron.
Source: Maxwell AFB Installation Development Plan, 2015
Source: Maxwell AFB Installation Development Plan, 2015
Th e 42d ABW’s m iss i on i s to deve lop m i ss i on‐r ea dy ai rme n
a n d to op era te a world‐c l ass installation
Th e 908th Airlift Wing’ s mission is to acqu ire
a n d supp or t war‐ wi nn ing capabilities.
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Background Report
June 2017