Taking steps away from violence

Hispanic Heritage Month finale planned for Thursday

Maxwell has been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The month honors the achievements and cultural heritage of Hispanics in the U.S. The base community has celebrated this year's theme, "Many Backgrounds, Many Stories, One American Spirit," with a mariachi band, food and

Community suicide prevention propells unified response

The Air Force has one of the best, if not the best, suicide prevention programs in the world. One major reason for the success of the Air Force Suicide Prevention Program is it relies on the Wingman philosophy, making suicide prevention everyone's business and responsibility. When a life is lost to

National Fire Prevention Week focuses on family safety

Next week, Maxwell will observe National Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme, "Protect Your Family From Fire," focuses on what families can do to prevent fires in the home. The event allows fire departments across the U.S. to put an emphasis on fire prevention and safety. The week also

Views from the canvas

Students' meditations on modern life on display at MMFAThrough the Artworks program at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, students have the opportunity to display their work alongside the masters.Ten Maxwell students were selected to have their paintings and drawings included in the "American Scene

Cooking up a war: Baking contest planned Oct. 24

Bakers, find your best recipes, preheat the oven and prepare to compete for prizes when the Maxwell Event Center hosts a baking war Oct. 24."They should make their best dessert and bring it by the event center with the recipe," said Lee Lindsay, MEC supervisor. "Anything from cookies to cakes to

CFC launches donation drive

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter community met representatives from local agencies that benefit from the Combined Federal Campaign during a kickoff event Sept. 22 at the officers' club."As you know, the needs today have never been greater, so let's join together again to support worthy charities," said

Women's Health Clinic closes

The Women's Health Clinic will close tomorrow as part of 2012 fiscal constraints. "Primary women's health care will be rolled into Family Health," said Maj. Phillip Douglas, 42nd Medical Group practice manager. "If specialty care is needed, patients will be referred to civilian TRICARE-network

Walk, events spotlight domestic violence awareness

"Walk a mile in my shoes" is the theme of this year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities at Maxwell.The main event is a mile walk from the Maxwell Event Center at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, open to adults, children and parents with strollers. The route includes obstacles and challenges to make the

Yoga: The cure for the common exercise

The Maxwell fitness center has the answer for people overwhelmed with the stress of everyday life, or for those who want to lose weight and achieve greater flexibility. Maj. Jannell MacAulay, a School of Advanced Air and Space Studies student, teaches a power yoga class once a week to provide a