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May 1, 2020
Maxwell-Gunter moves toward re-opening some operations next week

The Maxwell-Gunter Force Support Squadron (FSS) will begin re-opening certain operations starting May 4, 2020.The Force Support Squadron is taking a phased approach in re-opening operations following DoD, state, regional and local guidance.“We are taking special precautions to protect the
May 1, 2020
Maxwell AFB Elementary Middle School Will Continue With Digital Learning Until the End of the School Year

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Region in direct and close coordination with Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, leadership has made the decision to continue with digital teaching and learning and keep school buildings closed to students for the remainder of the 2019/2020
May 1, 2020
Maxwell/Gunter Public Health Emergency Extended

Col. Patrick Carley, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, extended the Public Health Emergency for Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex.Maxwell-Gunter remains at Health Protection Condition Charlie (HPCON-C) per alignment with DoD direction.“While we have seen a stabilizing number of cases in Alabama,
April 30, 2020
Chaplain Corps College continues chaplain training, providing resiliency professionals

The Air Force Chaplain Corps College at Air University starts its Basic Chaplain Course May 4 with detailed plans in place to mitigate any possible spread of the coronavirus while providing for much-needed trained resiliency professionals for military communities across the service.The Air Education
April 29, 2020
CAP’s cell phone forensics team reaches 1,000th ‘find’ milestone

Civil Air Patrol’s award-winning National Cell Phone Forensics Team achieved another major milestone with recording its 1,000th find of a lost or missing person on the way to its 656th life saved since the innovative technology was developed.Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air
April 27, 2020
Air University Press accepted into Association of University Presses

Air University Press is honored to announce that it has been accepted for membership into the Association of University Presses.This achievement is great recognition of all the excellent work the press has done over the years that supported its application, and the staff is excited to work with
April 24, 2020
AFIT’s Space Research Center Wins Air University Annual Award

The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Center for Space Research and Assurance was selected as the winner of The General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award for 2019.“This most prestigious award is a well-deserved recognition of all of the outstanding contributions of the faculty,
April 22, 2020
Air University advanced education continues from dens, living rooms

It’s been more than a month since Air University’s degree-granting schools had to abruptly close their doors and move to virtual teaching because the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant physical distancing and other stringent health and safety measures significantly altered daily life.In mid-March,
April 20, 2020
Dependent IDs will remain valid through expiration dates during COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 42nd Military Personnel Flight is following DoD guidance to allow dependent identification cards to remain valid through their expiration dates, through September 30, 2020. According to the Memorandum for Chief Management Office of the Department of Defense, the DoD
April 17, 2020
Maxwell-Gunter entry gates move to 100% ID check

In compliance with recent Department of Defense guidance, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex will implement 100 percent ID checks effective April 20, 2020.Only those with valid entry credentials will be permitted on the installation and all visitors must obtain a visitor pass before entering

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