Remembrance Day Ceremony honors sacrifice of those far from home

Remembrance Day Ceremony honors sacrifice of those far from home

In the British Commonwealth and France, an annual Remembrance Day ceremony is held on the Sunday closest to Veterans Day to pay homage to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.The Remembrance service dates back to 1919, to honor those killed in the First World War. The commemoration has since

Maxwell Airman soars to top of chess world

In just 11 years, the finance officer for Maxwell's Air Force Culture and Language Center has risen to the top of his game in a sport that can take a lifetime to master. First Lt. Gordon Randall recently brought home four trophies from the U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship, held at Ft.

RAF, French pilots trained at Maxwell

Across the United States on Monday, Americans will host solemn ceremonies to honor millions of men and women who have served in the American armed forces and sacrificed much in defending this country and freedom-loving people across the globe. In Montgomery, Veterans Day takes on additional meaning.

Volunteer Excellence Award honors those who give

Maxwell continuously awards those like Ilse Mears who give back.Mears was honored for her continuous service at the Volunteer Excellence Award luncheon Oct. 29 inside the Maxwell Event Center.Specifically awarded to non-active military personnel, the Volunteer Excellence Award encourages retirees,

Honoring the fallen a personal obligation of reverence, respect

Paying respect to fallen military veterans is a personal obligation and one that signifies reverence for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to pay for the freedoms we enjoy each day. Recently, and with mixed emotions, I had the honor of joining others in escorting the remains of two military

Maxwell supports AF 20/20 plan

Last fiscal year, the 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron demolished 11 buildings on base as part of the base revitalization program supporting the Air Force Civil Engineer's "20/20 by 2020" program.The program seeks to offset a 20 percent funding reduction for installation support activities by reducing

Care for others, but care for yourself too

April 4, 2008, my sister awoke for the last time to a world that had not always treated her with kindness. We were two weeks shy of her 31st birthday and six weeks shy of a family wedding ... my wedding. April 4 would be the last day I would see her. It would be the last day her six sons would see

Libraries honor American Indian Heritage Month

In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month in November, the Maxwell and Gunter community libraries will display various Native American relics, outlining American Indian historical contributions, throughout the month. The theme for this year's remembrance is "Guiding Our Destiny with

Red Ribbon Week Warns youth against drugs

Students came wearing their pajamas today to Maxwell Elementary/Middle School to "Dream of a Drug-Free World" for the last day of this year's Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 28-Nov. 1.Every fall, Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide campaign, brings drug awareness to the children of MEMS through fun, student-led