News

Oct. 7, 2016
Maxwell fire fighters save life

Extensive training paid off for a team of Maxwell fire fighters and one lucky gentleman here on base recently. Maxwell fire fighters responded and administered CPR Sept. 23, to a Maxwell Motor Pool employee after they received a call for help.The incident began when someone ran the short distance
Oct. 6, 2016
Holm Center, Troy University sign agreement giving credit for graduate degree

With the stroke of a pen on Oct. 4, 2016, instructors and curriculum developers at the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development are nearly a third of the way to completing a graduate degree in adult education. In a memorandum of understanding signed between the Holm
Oct. 4, 2016
Retiring soon? Consider making positive impact on youth through AFJROTC

After a successful military career, many dedicated Air Force leaders find it difficult to hang-up the uniform for good. Our military lifestyle of team work, discipline, dedication, hard work, and the experience of living our core values are ingrained into who we are.
Oct. 3, 2016
AU hosts Medical Force Development Summit

Health professionals from across the Air Force, DOD and private industry are meeting at Air University next week to diagnose the educational and training needs of medical Airmen and to offer remedies for any needed changes. Attendees of the Air University Surgeon General Medical Force Development
Oct. 3, 2016
OTS flight commander positions open to reservists

The Air Force has opportunities for air reserve component members to tap into the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program in the Officer Training School at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Sept. 29, 2016
Brig. Gen. Steven Garland speaks during the River Region Forum

Brigadier Gen. Steven Garland speaks to about 60 civilian guests and military members on the subject of space at its potential future capabilities during the River Region Forum held at Officer Training School's Hoover Auditorium, Sept. 29, 2016. The general is the commander of the Jeanne M. Holm
Sept. 23, 2016
Maxwell firefighters to compete in international challenge

Maxwell firefighters are preparing to compete in the 25th annual Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge being held Oct. 24 – 29, 2016, in Montgomery, Alabama.The international challenge invites firefighters from all over the world to compete in what is known as “the hardest two minutes in sports.” In
Sept. 22, 2016
POW/MIA Ceremony

Coast Guardsmen, Petty Officer Third Class Dalton Lynch, holds a sign indicating the number of Alabamians from the Coast Guard who are still in MIA status. During the ceremony, Brooks Barrow, Marine Corps league, escorted the American flag to each service representative while their service song
Sept. 14, 2016
Reserve lieutenant colonels, selects have until Oct. 3 to apply for AFROTC det commander positions

Air reserve component lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects interested in becoming Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders have until Oct. 3 to submit an application under the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program.
Sept. 12, 2016
69th Annual Air Force Ball

Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. is celebrating the 69th Annual Air Force ball on Sept. 16. The last day to purchase tickets will be Sept. 12. Child care at the Child Development Centers can be utilized for military families. The last day to pay and reserve a spot for children will be Sept. 13, at 5

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