The Karate Kid - Karate helps 13-year-old recover from kidney failure

Round-house kicks, high blocks and a children's TV show inspired one young boy at the age of 4 to fight like his hero, the Red Ranger from the Fox Family's series "Power Rangers." Stephen Hunter, now 13, learned more than just karate to earn his level one black belt Nov. 13 - he discovered his own

Maxwell exceeds its 2012 CFC goal

Raising more than $560,000 for charitable organizations, Maxwell has once again proven the depth of its heart, by not only reaching its Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign goal to provide services to children, the homeless, natural disaster areas and the environment, but exceeding it as well.

State Dept. and AWC enhance partnership

Helping to bridge the gap between military and civilian agencies, the Air War College held its annual U.S. State Department Days Nov. 12-14.Sixteen visiting personnel from the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development met with AWC students, sharing their

Cool plants for cool months - Smart planning helps gardens grow in winter

Once the leaves fall and the cold weather hits, gardeners usually hang up their gloves and save their green thumbs for the spring, but it doesn't have to be that way, says Maxwell's horticulturist, Jane McCarthy.Part of her job is getting the base beautiful for the colder months, while also

Bring up your fitness, join Club '100'

Maxwell Air Base recognizes 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: Maj. Richard YountsUnit:

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In case of emergency - Multiple means of notification

In emergency situations, the Air Education and Training Command aims to use the latest technology to reach base personnel through multiple means as quickly as possible. The AtHoc Emergency Mass Notification System allows command posts to notify the installation of weather warnings and dangerous

Raising awareness about domestic violence

When punches are thrown, feelings are bruised and the family is crushed, violence within the home becomes a sobering subject. Domestic violence has the power to seep into any household within the Maxwell community, according to Maxwell's Family Advocacy Officer Beverly Lesyea.Family advocacy, which

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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