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  • #Donttextanddrive

    Security and base safety officials remind drivers to take note of the "no cell phones while driving" signs at the base gates. Posted at all entrances to "the best hometown in the Air Force," the message on the signs is not merely a suggestion, but the law. Approximately 800 Maxwell drivers have

  • Confessions of a rookie instructor

    Chances are had you told me a year ago that I would be an instructor at Squadron Officer School I would have called you certifiably crazy. I was so focused on being a C-17 Globemaster III pilot and presumed my career would lead to a staff tour at U.S. Transportation Command or Air Mobility Command

  • Learning the tools to find your next job

    Professional fashion "do's and don'ts" will strut into the dress for success fashion show workshop 1-3 p.m. April 26 at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center in preparation for an employment exposition 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2 inside the Maxwell Event Center.Last year's expo inspired A&FRC employment

  • A call to action during Days of Remembrance

    When evil begins to shake the foundation of a civilization, it is up to the people to notice the warning signs and then to take action.In memory of those who took action and the loss of 6 million Jewish lives at the hands of the Nazi regime, the 42nd Air Base Wing held its annual Days of Remembrance

  • Spouses are stars during appreciation week

    The Maxwell community has a chance to shower spouses of military members with lunch deals, family drafts, life classes, bowling and golf specials throughout this year's Military Spouse Appreciation Week, May 6-10, themed "A Salute to Maxwell Stars."After giving of themselves daily for military

  • Clinic’s ‘no-show’ rate on the rise

    Missed appointments have cost the Maxwell clinic $258,000 this year, and such "no-shows" have been on the rise since January, impacting other patients waiting for care and the clinic staff paid to treat them.This is a concern for Col. Marina Ray, 42nd Medical Group commander, who sees the negative

  • RIF will impact local civilians

    Maxwell and Gunter are included in approximately 60 Air Force installations that will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through about Aug. 23 to assist in the placement of employees not assigned against funded positions (termed "surplus employees"). These actions started in

  • Advocate is dedicated to preventing abuse

    April features several informative events for the National Child Abuse Prevention Month at Maxwell, but the team at Family Advocacy must deal with abuse cases all year-round. For one member that means every second of every day. As one of only 44 in the Air Force who remains on call 24/7 as Family

  • Raising awareness of sexual assault

    April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, by both civilian and military communities. This year's theme for SAAM is "We own it...We solve it ... Together."Recognizing SAAM is an opportunity for the entire Department of Defense community to underscore commitment to eliminating

  • Sponsorship training is online or in person

    Relocating to a different installation every couple of years is an inevitable part of military service. To help ensure that a smooth transition occurs, service members and their families rely on the assistance of a well-trained sponsor.Sponsors serve as a link between an installation and its