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June 25, 2024
A Story of Gifts and Gratitude

Senior Airman Leslie Gabriel, 42nd Health Care Operations Squadron uniformed business office manager talks about her family's experience with Operation Christmas Drop at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama June 25, 2024. Operation Christmas Drop is an annual humanitarian mission that delivers essential
June 25, 2024
Team Maxwell unites for PTSD awareness ruck: A journey of solidarity and support

In a heartening display of unity and support, Team Maxwell came together for a 4.2-mile ruck in honor of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 21, 2024.
June 24, 2024
Air University Highlight: Shaping leadership for the challenges of tomorrow

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of military leadership, one name stands out for his dedication to cultivating the next generation of strategic thinkers: Chief Master Sgt. Jason P. Blair.
June 24, 2024
The LeMay Center and Air Mobility Command announce major update to Air Mobility Operations Doctrine

The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and Air Mobility Command collaborated on significant revisions to the just-released Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-36, Air Mobility Operations, reflecting the service’s renewed commitment to maneuverability and lethality.
June 21, 2024
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

The day-to-day mission of the Department of the Air Force SAPR Office is to educate, advocate and collaborate to respond to and stop sexual assault and its harmful effects on the Air and Space Forces.
June 20, 2024
Doctrine essay contest winners announced

With 29 essays submitted, the Inspiring Doctrinal Innovation (IDI) judges chose the three-winning submissions at Maxwell AFB, June 13, 2024.
June 20, 2024
AFIT Staff Member Receives 2023 STEM Outreach Award

Michael Hill, a staff member at the Air Force Institute of Technology received the 2023 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Outreach Award. Hill serves as the laboratory division chief in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department within AFIT’s Graduate School of Engineering and
June 18, 2024
Two Maxwell Airmen earn Air Assault badges: you could be next

Recently, two Airmen assigned to the 42nd Security Forces Squadron successfully earned the prestigious Air Assault badge through the U.S. Army Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This July, Maxwell AFB will host the next Air Assault assessment for Airmen seeking to earn the esteemed
June 14, 2024
42 ABW launches Operation Lethal Backbone to strengthen junior NCO leadership

The 42nd Air Base Wing has successfully completed the inaugural session of its innovative Non-Commissioned Officer course, Operation Lethal Backbone, from March 20-22. This groundbreaking program, meticulously crafted by a dedicated team of Senior Non-Commissioned Officer cadre, aims to equip newly
June 14, 2024
Maxwell Honor Guard reflects on service and training

Airmen discuss their experiences serving in the Honor Guard at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. June 14, 2024. The mission of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation, and represent all Airmen and Guardians to the world. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman

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