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42nd MDG dietitian provides individualized nutrition education and counseling

Farren Montana Otwell, 42nd Medical Group registered dietitian, offers individualized counseling for general health weight issues and chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  “We are very excited to have her. She takes her time with each patient and

Safety first: A face behind airfield management

From starting out at a chicken plant to managing airfields and overseeing critical safety operations, the journey of Contina Harmon, 42nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management specialist, is a testament to hard work, leadership and the power of mentorship.

Empowering mothers and serving justice

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.— Passion and love for technology and networking led U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Renna Brakefield, Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Judge Advocate General's School paralegal instructor, to enlist in 2012 and chose her career in basic training.  “I was allowed to read each

Training for the future fight: 42 MDG Airman guides new SFWTIC course to success

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Tatum, 42nd Medical Group pharmacy flight chief, attended the beta test for the Security Forces Center’s Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 8-16.   The SFWTIC has undergone multiple revisions and moved to

Beyond the badge: First civilian defender graduates ALS

Whitney Motley, 42nd Security Forces Squadron police officer, recently became the first security forces civilian to graduate from Airman Leadership School on Dec. 5, 2024.

Diamond Sharp Award: The actions behind caring for others

There are few who rise above their peers but even fewer who give their own personal time to support their wingmen. Senior Airman Julian Elson, Air War College executive services admin, just so happens to do both. 

Maxwell AFB nurse makes history with first-ever civilian hospital rotation

A registered nurse from the 42nd Medical Group has become the first nurse from Maxwell to complete the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) rotation at the Level 2 Trauma Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama.  “She did an amazing job with the clinical rotations and completed

Empowering others: A personal journey to leadership and Equal Opportunity

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- For Staff Sgt. Valesia Williams, the Air Force is more than a career, it is a calling to make a difference in the lives of others. As the non-commissioned officer in charge at the 42nd Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity Office, Williams is on the front lines of ensuring

Rising to the challenge

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Long, 26th Network Operations Squadron vulnerability management technician, was awarded the 26th Cyberspace Operations Group Commander’s Coin.  A commander's coin is a significant honor and symbolizes the recognition of