International families graduate from orientation program

International Officer School spouses had the chance to show off their native garb and celebrate during the International Family Orientation Program graduation, held July 3. Each year, IOS hosts military officers from more than 75 countries to study at Air University. The students participate in

My MC2 mobile app connects Maxwell families

Maxwell service members and families have become followers of technology such as Facebook to link into the base and activities, but sometimes keeping all the different event calendars and information straight can be challenging. Recently, the Air University Public Affairs office introduced the My

River patrols keep base border safe

The Alabama River meanders along the western boundary of Maxwell Air Force Base and is as much a part of the base's history as the base's rich architecture and educational heritage. Beyond the miles that stretch the base's borders, the river varies in width from 50 to 200 yards (46 to 180 m) and in

International advisers bring European perspective to AU

When the two current international advisers started working at the Air War College last year, they expected to see a sea of blue. Instead, the Warfighting Department staff is diverse, featuring military members and civilians from different countries, branches and agencies. "(It) ideally reflects the

Farewell with love and respect

You might think that on a family's third trip through a base they would know everyone and everything about the installation. However, I can tell you over the last two years, Sandi and I have discovered exponentially more about this great installation and come to appreciate the wonderful people that

Fourth Marine to graduate from AFSNCO Academy

The Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy has enrolled its first Marine student since 2004. First Sgt. Joseph Caputo will be the fourth Marine to graduate from the premier enlisted educational institution of the Air Force."This is a great opportunity," Caputo said. "Attending a sister

CMSAF visits Maxwell ALS - Students receive message about leadership

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy spoke to Airman Leadership School students here Wednesday. Chief Roy is the service's highest ranking enlisted Airman and serves as the personal advisor to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare,

Greenhouse offers free plants

Finance department is here to help

Along with the opportunity to serve their country, a number of individuals joined the Air Force for financial stability and job security.Those in this department work day in and day out ensuring the men and women who defend the United States are delivered their hard earned paycheck on time and

Medical 'C-code' not a deployment disqualifier

Contrary to common belief, a medical assignment limitation code, commonly known as the "C-code," does not disqualify an Airman from deployment, and it does not identify an Airman for medical discharge.A "C-code" applied to a member's profile for medical reasons is one of the various tools AFPC