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  • Military Proclamation

    Maxwell AFB, Ala. - Civic leaders from Montgomery and surrounding communities of the River Region come together to honor the military with a proclamation signing designating Nov 6-12 Military Appreciation Week, Nov. 10, 2016. Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton N. Dean, Sr., Montgomery Mayor

  • Ride-share drivers gain base access

    Base personnel now have more option for transportation on and off-base using on-demand cars services . A recent change in base regulations now allows individuals who drive for on-demand car service to obtain a merchant pass.

  • LEAP member has true test during Turkish military coup

    Major Sean Carlson poured a cup of tea and settled in at the tea garden, taking in the serene landscape that was all too familiar to him in Turkey. Suddenly, the piercing roar of six F-16 fighters ripped through the stagnant air like a disturbance on a calm water top. The rhythmic humming of voices

  • Col. Lewis speaks at Pike Road

    Col. Donald Lewis, 42nd Air Base Wing Mission Support Group Commander, speaks at a veterans appreciation ceremony in the Town of Pike Road, Nov. 6. Pike Road has a veterans memorial with brick walkway, engraving names of sponsored veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Brown)

  • AFJROTC: Inspiring youth toward STEM careers, creating opportunity

    Part of Air University’s mission is “We produce the future ... ”  Efforts to do just that begin with Air Force Junior ROTC, which is our high school citizenship program with 120,000 cadets and a consistently diverse participation with typically 58 percent minority and 38 percent female enrollment.

  • Maxwell Command Post: Working as a Total Force team

    Several years ago Air Force officials pushed for Total Force integration, breaking down the walls between active duty and the active reserve components, combining them into one team. In a time of budget constraints, this initiative enabled better utilization of the Air Force’s greatest asset, its

  • Civil Air Patrol commanders in Alabama

    Fifteen commanders from across Civil Air Patrol will hone their leadership skills starting today in the Wing Commanders College at CAP National Headquarters. The intense, graduate-level course, which runs through Thursday, will prepare the participants — one region commander and 14 wing commanders —

  • Air University Airman returns from deployment

    Tech. Sgt. Brianna Oberg embraces her co-worker, Candace Akerson, after returning from a deployment, Oct. 28, 2016. Air University Headquarters planned a welcoming party at the airport, gathering 16 Airmen to see their returned office member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William

  • Maxwell fire fighters save life

    Extensive training paid off for a team of Maxwell fire fighters and one lucky gentleman here on base recently. Maxwell fire fighters responded and administered CPR Sept. 23, to a Maxwell Motor Pool employee after they received a call for help.The incident began when someone ran the short distance

  • Growing popularity of unmanned aircraft increases FAA’s regulations

    With the holidays around the corner and gifts piling high under the Christmas tree, kids will be eager to go out to play with their new toys come December 25. However, there is one popular gift item that should not be treated as a toy.This year The Consumer Electronic Association believes that 2015