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  • Tips for safe holiday travels

    Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex and Air Education and Training Command have had a banner year for safety. Officials want base personnel to keep up the good work by staying safe behind the wheel."Keep up the work, commanders and supervisors," said Mark Garner, the 42nd Air Base Wing's ground

  • Share the Joy bringing holiday spirit to junior ranks

    Base personnel are steadily working to make sure this holiday season is a cheerful time for junior ranks and their dependents.Share the Joy provides food baskets during Thanksgiving and Christmas. These baskets are filled with everything needed for a holiday meal, from turkey and dressing to dessert

  • AF climate survey input needed

    More than 130,000 people have participated in this year's Air Force Climate Survey, but more are needed to participate and provide their feedback to Air Force commanders and senior leaders before the survey closes Sunday.The climate survey assesses the opinions and perceptions of active-duty, Guard,

  • Retiree Appreciation Day brings veterans fun, friends, info

    Though he retired 38 years ago, Willie Dickerson, 72, is still very much a part of the military community. He retired as an Air Force technical sergeant after serving in "part of Korea and all of Vietnam." He's lived in Montgomery since 1955, his children were born on base, in the hospital that has

  • Zoo animals bring feathery, furry fun to base exchange

    This kind of eagle never makes an appearance at Maxwell's Gathering of Eagles.Aspen, a 16-year-old golden eagle, stretched and flapped her wings, impressing children and adults alike during her visit to Maxwell Air Force Base Thursday. She was among about 10 animals, big and small, on display in a

  • Clinic course tackles behavioral issues for lasting weight loss

    A new course designed by the Diabetes Prevention Support Center helps people alter their lifestyles for the better, forever.The Group Lifestyle Balance course is a 12-week course taught by Dr. Ardis Cecil, behavioral health consultant at the Maxwell Clinic.The course is available for clinic

  • 42nd Medical Group unveils code of conduct

    The 42nd Medical Group, in coordination with the Air University Process Improvement Office, developed an organizational code of conduct to anchor the organization as it continues to improve its customer service. The MDG Code of Conduct was unveiled last week at a MDG Commander's Call. "This is a

  • Prevent flu this year

    Influenza, also known as the flu, is not usually thought of as a life-threatening illness. But it can be very serious for the elderly, young children and people with other underlying health problems. About 36,000 people die from flu-related causes in the United States every year. The flu is also

  • Maxwell, Gunter fitness centers introduce new way to keep fit

    The Maxwell Air Force Base Fitness Center has many similarities to other fitness centers throughout the Air Force. It has a basketball court, men's and women's locker rooms and weight lifting area. However, if people recently visited the second floor of the fitness center, they would find something

  • Facebook users advised to discard location-tracking feature

    Social media websites such as Facebook give people and agencies a valuable tool to communicating with family, the public and each other. However, such tools must be used with care, and a new Facebook feature presents a potential risk, said Jerry Russell, the 42nd Air Base Wing security