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  • Steady-state mission readiness

    Happy February! Let me start by saying thanks to all who have helped initiate this series of articles providing information and updates, as we prepare Team Maxwell for our consolidated unit inspection in September. As noted in last month's commentary, the inspection system and the philosophy of

  • Un-gendering service

    Any commentary offered by a man to women regarding their military service is suspect. A commentary by a retired infantryman written expressly for women who desire to serve in the infantry or any direct combat position is very suspect. My sergeant once admonished, "Sir, talk about only what you

  • Program finds ways to solve EEO disputes

    The 42nd Air Base Wing's Equal Opportunity Office is encouraging civilian and military employees to use its Alternative Dispute Resolution program to resolve workplace disputes, complaints and grievances.The ADR program is voluntary for all parties and offers an alternative means for finding

  • Key spouse of the year: Castillo helps families adjust to military life

    Verenice Castillo, wife of Maj. Tony Castillo, 42nd Security Forces Squadron commander, was named the first 42nd Air Base Wing key spouse of the year during the annual award ceremony Jan. 25."We're pretty excited about this, as this is the first time we've ever had a key spouse of the year category

  • Base weapons policy

    Personnel who authorize guest activities and services for commercial vendors, deliveries and contractors, must advise all drivers and passengers in advance on the proper guidance for firearms and ammunition transportation on a federal installation. Drivers and passengers are not permitted to carry

  • Installation remembers Dr. King

    In honor and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the base held a memorial observance Jan. 23 at the Senior NCO Academy.The event paid homage to King through poem, song and video.The keynote speaker for the event was the Rev. Fer-Rel Malone Sr., a graduate of Troy University and

  • Attention to (standards) detail

    Gen. George Patton may have said it best: "It is absurd to believe that Soldiers who cannot be made to wear the proper uniform can be induced to move forward in battle. (Those) who fail to perform their duty by correcting small violations and in enforcing proper conduct are incapable of

  • Maxwell and AETC recognize Alabama Goodwill Ambassadors

    One of the 12 United States Air Force core functions is building partnerships, which was celebrated Tuesday when Maxwell Air Force Base highlighted the importance of international partnerships during its 35th annual Alabama Goodwill Ambassador Appreciation Night, held at the Maxwell Club. Hosted by

  • Wing shares developments at Gunter

    The 42nd Air Base Wing leadership held an open ear to those at Gunter Tuesday, offering a venue to ask questions, share concerns and be informed of new developments around the installation.Representatives from civil engineering, the 42nd Force Support Squadron, the 42nd Medical Group, Hunt Housing

  • Chipio employees will no longer approach customers at AAFES customers

    DEAR ACTION LINE STAFF: We are an Air Force family who lives in East Montgomery. We make a point to support Air Force services as much as possible, including filling our cars at the service station on Maxwell. But the windshield repair team now makes me dread every visit. Their reps are at the gas