Valentines for Vets

Heart Link welcomes new spouses to Air Force

Heart Link is more than an orientation on being an Air Force spouse. It's an opportunity to meet other spouses and learn more about the Maxwell and Gunter communities. "People really enjoy it and take a lot from it," said Chloe Gibbs, the event organizer.Heart Link is held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cyberbullying: Parents are children's first line of defense

Keeping children safe now involves a new dimension - cyberspace. Learning to navigate this terrain can be a challenge for parents, particularly those who didn't have Facebook and smart phones when they grew up. Marie Hixon, a personal andwork life consultant for the Airman and Family Readiness

Maxwell Boulevard gate to close in March

Personnel who use the Maxwell Boulevard gate to enter the base will have to use an alternate entry point March 14-25.The Maxwell Boulevard gate will close to allow construction to begin on a closeable gate similar to one at Gunter Annex's Congressman Dickinson gate, said Master Sgt. Rico Harvey of

Base exchange upgrade nearly completed

The construction dust should be cleared in the Maxwell base exchange by the beginning of March, said Patricia Austin, general manager of the Maxwell/Fort Rucker Consolidated Exchange.The food court expansion and BX renovations faced some delays due to unexpected engineering and structural

Gathering marries spouses with various base resources

Spouses are used to being asked for their sponsor's unit, their sponsor's Social Security number, their sponsor's duty phone. But Tuesday the focus was on them during the first spouses' call, held at the Maxwell Event Center.Col. Brian Killough, 42nd Air Wing Base commander, encouraged the wives and

Selma visit highlights rich history

Forty-six years after the clashes in Selma during the civil rights movement, many of the historic sites remain reminders of the sacrifices of others. Members of the Maxwell-Gunter community will visit several of these landmarks on a field trip Feb. 8 organized by the African-American Heritage

Center offers free tax help

Just like birthdays, tax season comes around every year. Filing may not be as exciting as a party, but the Maxwell-Gunter Tax Center is here to ensure taxpayers get the refund they deserve.The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m., in

‘Voices of Men’ highlights males’ roles in stopping domestic violence

Domestic violence is sometimes thought of as a women's issue, one where the voices of men are unnecessary or unimportant. Actor Ben Atherton-Zeman debunks this myth through humor and voice impressions in his performance, "Voices of Men." The one-man educational comedy will be offered twice on

Resolutions: Base personnel offer tips for a happy new year

No matter what the resolutions are, Marie Hixon has advice on making them a reality. Ms. Hixon offers personal and work life workshops through the Maxwell Airman and Family Readiness Center.· Understand the areas of strengths and weaknesses to empower oneself to take an honest look at where changes