Military working dog passes, another to retire on Maxwell

What would have been a joint retirement ceremony for two of the 42nd Air Base Wing’s military working dogs, will now include one retirement and one memorial. MWD Sam will trade his spot in the 42nd Security Forces Squadron kennel for the home life after serving three years at Maxwell Air Force Base.

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health

Air University historian receives Air Force level historical studies award

Dr. Robert Kane, Air University historian, was awarded the Frank Futrell Excellence in Historical Studies Award 2017 Air Education and Training Command, by Air University Commander Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast during a small ceremony at the Air University Headquarters building. During the ceremony,

42nd Mission Support Group welcomes new commander

Col. Robert Waarvik assumed command of the 42nd Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony, July 14, 2017, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Col. Eric Shafa, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, officiated the ceremony and Waarvik assumed command from Col. Donald Lewis. (US. Air Force photo/ Bud

'All in' Investing in tomorrow—Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

General of the Air Force Henry H. Hap Arnold said, “We must think in terms of tomorrow.” At Air University we do just that, tomorrow is our focus today. Throughout America’s history we have seen numerous studies link the education of our children to national security. One such report came in 2012

Civil Air Patrol marks 50 years at Maxwell

Fifty years ago this past July 6, Civil Air Patrol officially dedicated its new home at Maxwell Air Force Base. In a ceremony held in front of the old base hospital, CAP National Headquarters was dedicated on July 6, 1967, as Maxwell and Montgomery city officials welcomed some 128 officers, Airmen

Maxwell Airman passes PT test with help of base personal trainer

Get ready, get set, Go! Senior Airman Christopher Snowden, 42nd Air Base Wing Command Post command and control operations specialist, takes off down the road on Maxwell Air Force Base with 42nd Force Support Squadron personal trainer, Josh Hale by his side. After about four months of hard work and

Maxwell Club focuses on making Airmen of all ranks feel welcome

The Maxwell Club is changing its focus to create a comfortable environment for all Airmen, of any rank, to enjoy.As a part of that initiative, club managers are giving units from Maxwell and Gunter Annex an opportunity to personalize their own ceiling tiles in an area known as The Pit. “The sign in

908th AW and 1-507th PIR perform joint airdrop

New Air Force health mobile app available for patients

The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news and information about the AFMS. The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS website, and lets users customize their experience based on the Air Force military treatment facility (MTF) they use. This