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Feb. 8, 2013
African-Americans in the military: from the American Revolution to integration

Many are familiar with the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, but they were not the first African-Americans to serve in the American armed forces. African-Americans have continuously served in the U.S. military since colonial times.After the fighting began in 1775, the British offered to free any
Feb. 1, 2013
Base weapons policy

Personnel who authorize guest activities and services for commercial vendors, deliveries and contractors, must advise all drivers and passengers in advance on the proper guidance for firearms and ammunition transportation on a federal installation. Drivers and passengers are not permitted to carry
Feb. 1, 2013
Installation remembers Dr. King

In honor and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the base held a memorial observance Jan. 23 at the Senior NCO Academy.The event paid homage to King through poem, song and video.The keynote speaker for the event was the Rev. Fer-Rel Malone Sr., a graduate of Troy University and
Feb. 1, 2013
Maxwell and AETC recognize Alabama Goodwill Ambassadors

One of the 12 United States Air Force core functions is building partnerships, which was celebrated Tuesday when Maxwell Air Force Base highlighted the importance of international partnerships during its 35th annual Alabama Goodwill Ambassador Appreciation Night, held at the Maxwell Club. Hosted by
Jan. 31, 2013
The Guard and Reserve Network hosts 'elevator pitch' workshop

Business leaders from the local community joined Air University staff, faculty and students Jan. 23 to evaluate a series of 60-second "elevator pitches."The Guard and Reserve Network, or GARNET, sponsored this first-ever AU Pitch-Fest, held at the Air War College. Military members and veterans
Jan. 25, 2013
Lewis joins Team Maxwell as community support coordinator

Created as a means to bolster resiliency for Airmen and their families, the new community support coordinator will be working to provide strength and support for Maxwell. The purpose of the community support coordinator is to provide a full-time focal point liaison to integrate resiliency and
Jan. 25, 2013
Changes in TAP are helping Airmen adjust to civilian life

According to military.com, about 15 percent, or 180,000, of service members choose to retire or separate from the military each year. With the current national unemployment rate at 7.8 percent, some veterans might find it difficult to land a civilian job.To help service members ease their way back
Jan. 25, 2013
Reporting abuse is everyone's responsibility

Silence can be deadly, and, according to officials, withholding suspicions of child abuse and failing to call Family Advocacy is a crime.Beverly Lesyea, Family Advocacy officer, said that everyone at Maxwell is a mandatory reporter when it comes to child abuse."For child abuse, there is no
Jan. 18, 2013
By the book: rules essential for managing private organizations, unofficial activities, fundraisers

With more than 50 non-profit private organizations and unofficial activity groups in the Maxwell community, the 42nd Force Support Squadron helps ensure everyone in those groups and those interested in forming new groups are aware of the guidelines that govern their activities. At the two workshops
Jan. 18, 2013
Guardsman only legal scholar on SAASS faculty

The only legal scholar on the faculty of the Air Force's graduate school for air and space power strategists is also the school's only Air National Guardsman.Lt. Col. David "Woody" Woodworth, a member of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard originally from Fishkill, N.Y., believes having a guardsman

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