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  • Attention to detail can help spouses land jobs

    Federal jobs are available, and knowing how to apply may help spouses get a paycheck."Before you apply at all, make sure you're qualified," said Kevin Myers, the employment assistance consultant for the Maxwell Airman and Family Readiness Center.Myers tells spouses to read the announcement carefully

  • Maxwell Elementary School offers grades 7-8

    Starting Aug. 5, Maxwell Elementary School will open its doors to seventh- and eighth-graders."We are in the process of putting together a dynamic middle school program right now," said Lois Rapp, superintendent of the Georgia/Alabama district. "Col. [Brian] Killough, base commander, and Melissa

  • New season on horizon - Activities amp up fitness, camaraderie

    Don't be fooled by the heat outside. Fall is right around the corner and with it comes fall intramural sports. Charles Atchley, the sports director for Maxwell, said he is excited about this year's sports, including football, ultimate frisbee, wally ball and basketball.Ultimate frisbee will kick the

  • Company grade officer PME undergoes transformation

    Air Force senior leaders recently approved a plan to transform professional military education for company grade officers. The two existing developmental education venues for lieutenants and captains will soon merge into a single in-residence opportunity for CGOs.The air and space basic course at

  • 908th Practices Targeted Drops

    Parachutes bloomed over the 908th Airlift Wing drop zone near Autaugaville during its recent tactical airdrop weekend June 24-26. Reservists practiced their wartime aerial delivery mission, dropping 3,700-pound training loads and 1,500-pound Containerized Delivery System bundles from altitudes

  • Base Resources Help Renters

    Signing a lease and negotiating with landlords can be complicated, so the Maxwell Family Housing Office and Maxwell Legal Center are here to help."We will do everything we can to help you," said Barbie Spraggins, manager of the housing office. "We're a very hands-on housing office."The housing

  • DJs, Rock and Roll and the Club: A Test of Leadership

    The officers' club, or O'Club, in Aschaffenburg, Germany, was the focal point for social and professional gatherings. It was ideally located among unit barracks and family housing areas. The building containing the O'Club was large and impressive. It had once been the O'Club for the German army, and

  • Zumba kicks up fitness fun

    For people who dread working out, the Maxwell and Gunter fitness centers may have something to change their attitude. Zumba classes are being offered at Maxwell Tuesday through Thursday at 5 p.m. and at Gunter Friday at 4:30 p.m.Zumba is a dance-fitness program that couples Latin music with aerobic

  • "Americanness"

    On this 235th birthday of our nation, amid fireworks and parades, it is appropriate to take a few minutes to reflect on who we are, as a people - as Americans. The identifier "American" in this sense means citizens of the United States of America. I began work on this article several weeks past,

  • Eaker’s ‘thinking’ seminar set to inspire

    The Eaker Center will host a seminar on "thinking about thinking" featuring Dr. Grant Hammond, Air University professor of strategy and technology, at Kaysing Auditorium from 1 - 3 p.m. July 8. All faculty, support and staff personnel are invited to attend. Enrollment in advance is not necessary.The