M I L I TA RY profile
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT TRACY D. CORNETT
Hornets Do Fly Recently, the 908th Airlift Wing worked with Alabama State University to place its university mascot — the
While serving in law enforcement, and after serving on
hornet — on one of its
active duty in the Air Force for four years, the events of
planes as a visible way
9/11 made Chief Master Sergeant Tracy D. Cornett realize
to recognize ASU for its
he still had more he wanted to give. So, he joined the Air
contributions to the military
Force Reserve in 2003, and today, he’s still serving, now
community.
as the 908th Airlift Wing’s Command Chief.
What are your primary duties in your position with the 908th? In my position as the Command Chief, I am the senior enlisted advisor and the Wing Commander’s critical link within the Wing for all matters concerning enlisted members and mission readiness. My responsibilities include serving as the commander’s advisor on personnel programs, career progression and development, Professional Military Education, recognition programs and any additional needs required by the commander. I also ensure Wing members are prepared to deploy and render the necessary leadership to provide and sustain a missionready enlisted force for the commander. I work closely with the Wing Commander to prepare the enlisted and officer corps to execute Air Force Reserve Command mission.
What is the mission of the 908th? The mission of the 908th Airlift Wing is to “Provide Combat Capability Anytime…Anywhere!”
How is the 908th’s mission unique among Montgomery’s large military presence? Our mission is unique due to the fact that we are the only Reserve Wing in the state of Alabama. We also are the only Wing in the state that provides tactical airlift to combatant commanders around the world.
of my job with the 908th Airlift Wing is two-fold. One is the personal satisfaction I get from serving our country, and the other is being able to work with some of the best airmen that serve in the Air Force.
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What’s the most rewarding aspect of your work with the 908th? The most rewarding aspect
