Maxwell-Gunter moves to HPCON Charlie in response to COVID-19

MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- At the direction of the installation commander, Col. Patrick Carley, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex have moved to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie from HPCON Bravo.HPCON Charlie indicates a substantial threat of disease for personnel due to a local or

Maxwell air and space show canceled

The Maxwell “Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show” has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Department of the Air Force has suspended public outreach activities and support to community events in the United States and at its overseas’ locations through May 15, 2020. The suspension

Maxwell Elementary/Middle School closes to students March 23

Maxwell Elementary/Middle School to be closed to students effective March 23, 2020, with online learning starting March 26, 2020.The Department of Defense Education Activity Southeast District and Maxwell AFB leadership are following Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s recommendation to close in-person

Maxwell goes to HPCON Bravo

The Maxwell-Gunter installation commander has directed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo in response to COVID-19. In addition to all HPCON Alpha actions, HPCON Bravo includes the following actions:- Strict Hygiene (No handshaking, wipe common-use items)- If exposed, self-isolate (Wear mask

Maxwell announces first COVID-19 case

A civilian employee who works at Maxwell-Gunter is being treated and evaluated following a confirmed result for COVID-19.

Maxwell takes precautions against COVID-19, moves to HPCON Alpha

The 42nd Air Base Wing has raised the Health Protection Condition to Alpha from zero for Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex in response to the spread of COVID-19 beginning March 13, 2020.In the case of an unusual health risk, the DoD uses health protection measures known as HPCONs, to determine

Maxwell Medical Treatment Facility is ready for COVID-19

As COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, spreads, the 42nd Medical Group is working closely with local hospitals to ensure plans are executed in unison if a coronavirus case is detected.Symptoms of the coronavirus are a fever, cough and difficulty with breathing. The key is to seek medical

Maxwell Medical Treatment Facility identified in report to Congress on facility size

A Department of Defense report on the appropriate size and scope of military hospitals and clinics identified the 42nd Medical Group Medical Treatment Facility for future change.The Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act directed the DoD to submit a report to Congress on restructuring

Maxwell Pharmacy implements new system to better serve patients, Airmen

The mission of the Maxwell Pharmacy is to properly dispense prescribed medicines to their patients. All 37,000 of them. The pharmacy here serves approximately 500 patients and dispenses 1,200 prescriptions each day of the week.For the 30 team members working behind the desk, those numbers can be

AETC Leadership visit Maxwell to ensure quality of life for Airmen