Preparing for 2013 CUI

Maxwell has a chance to strut its stuff as it prepares for a consolidated unit inspection Sept. 9-16, 2013, which will test how well everyone on Maxwell follows Air Force instructions."Inspectors will be looking at everything. That's where the pressure comes from, but that's where the pleasure comes

Bring up your fitness, join Club '100'

Starting this month, Maxwell Air Base will recognize Airmen who earn a perfect score of 100 on their annual physical fitness assessment. These Airmen have improved their score from their last physical training test in order to get into Maxwell's Club 100, or have had a score of 100 previously.Name:

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Military spouses tackle SOS Project X

Several spouses of officers in Squadron Officer School Class 12E gained a first-hand experience of SOS Sept. 19 at one of the most challenging tasks the students will face while at the school: Project X.The 12 spouses, joined by Susan Czelusta, wife of Squadron Officer College Commander Col. Mark

SOS bridges direct communication between Air Force, Navy officers

Strengthening interservice partnerships and creating an open dialogue among junior officers was the basis for Squadron Officer School hosting its first Air Force and Navy cross talk Sept. 20.Approximately 100 Squadron Officer School captains and civilians attended to gain a deeper understanding of

Wilderness Park gives options for autumn hiking

Editor's Note - This is part two of a three part series.October kicks off the start of cooler temperatures and brings the pinnacle of hiking season in the south along with it.The hot and humid summer seems to be in Alabama's rearview mirror, accompanied by more favorable temperatures for outdoor

Strength for Spouses - A red carpet night for 42nd ABW

To help spouses develop resiliency, key spouse mentors designed a new program and presented it to the community Sept. 28 during a red-carpet event at the Maxwell Club.Leaders and families learned about the Strength for Spouses program, which features a video, resiliency quiz and resources to help

Maxwell brings Fire Prevention Week to children

Children have an important role when it comes to fire prevention and safety. They will be the main audience for this year's Fire Prevention Week activities Oct. 7-13, according to assistant fire Chief James K. Smith of Maxwell's Air Force Fire Department.With many fun events planned throughout the

Gunter dorms scheduled for renovation

A major renovation project on the Gunter Annex dorms, three years in the making, has been finalized and is set to begin in October.The $3.48 million project includes a complete replacement of the heating and cooling systems, renovation of the bathrooms, new carpet and paint and a sprinkler system

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