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  • Maxwell announces quarterly award winners

    42nd Air Base Wing commander, Col. Eric Shafa, presented the winners of Team Maxwell’s fourth quarterly awards, Jan. 26, 2018, Maxwell Air Force Base.  Airman of the quarter: SrA Richard Caesar Non-commissioned officer of the quarter: Tech. Sgt. K C Fought Company grade officer of the quarter: Capt.

  • An OTS MTI: Shaping our Air Force 100 cadets at a time

    “Hurry up!” These are the greeting words for the newest Officer Training School cadets. The cadets quickly move up the side walk toward a group of Military Training Instructors, whose mission is to shape them into Air Force leaders. For the new cadets, this day will be remembered as their first day

  • Recreational flying of UAS is prohibited on base

    The recreational use of Unmanned Aerial Systems, also known as drones, have been suspended on Maxwell until further notice. Aircraft that fall under the definition of an UAS include, but are not limited to, quadcopter, multicomputer and model airplane. Previously, recreational flying of these

  • Maxwell AFRC hosts EFMP town hall, information fair

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts an Exceptional Family Member Program town hall and information fair, Jan. 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Maxwell Youth Center. The town hall is for all EFMP families and anyone who interacts with people with special needs, on any level, and is interested in

  • Ambassadors honored during annual IOS event

    The International Officer School’s annual Alabama Goodwill Ambassador Appreciation Night was held Thursday at the Maxwell Club. The event offered an opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of community members who volunteer as Alabama Goodwill Ambassadors for international officers

  • Golf course temporarily closes multiple holes for restoration project

    The Cypress Tree Golf Course plans to temporarily close three holes due to an upcoming restoration project scheduled to begin March 5.Holes 9, 10 and 11 will be temporarily closed in order to remove excess amounts of lead and other dangerous chemicals left behind from an old firing range.Bill Davis,

  • 42nd security forces members honor fallen defender

    Staff Sgt. Mitchell Wright, 42nd Security Forces Squadron, presents the U.S. flag to Christine Weathington, widow of retired Chief Master Sgt. Billy Weathington, at the chief master sergeant’s memorial service in Newville, Alabama, Jan. 13, 2018. Weathington, age 87 at his passing on Jan. 1, 2018,

  • Restoring Smiles Abroad

    Kelley Davis, Maxwell Dental Clinic volunteer, was a stay-at-home mom when she began taking college courses. She applied for as many scholarships as she could, with many of them being geared toward military families. She estimates that 95 percent of her tuition was covered by scholarships. Since

  • Resilience the focus for CMSAF in 2018

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright says he feels the Air Force is headed in the right direction concerning education and enlisted-force structure, but Airman resilience is an area that needs more attention. He’s starting the new year with that focus, he told the crowd during an