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Air University & Maxwell AFB News

  • 42nd SFS counters 'Maxwell crime wave'

    As many of you know, crime is on the rise across the U.S. It is also becoming more prevalent on military installations as well. Maxwell and Gunter have experienced a high number of thefts, many in the housing area. The vast majority of the thefts involved personal property left unsecured. In

  • What’s the deal with flossing?

    Every time I go to the dentist, I hear the same old speech - I need to floss more. I always listen to my dentist, because I'd like to keep my teeth for as long as possible, so every time that I walk out of the cleaning appointment, I find new resolve to floss my teeth every day. That lasts for a few

  • Top AF enlisted leader visits Maxwell-Gunter

    The 16th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James A. Roy, visited with chiefs, first sergeants, enlisted instructors and local Airmen at Maxwell Sept. 25 during his first visit as the top enlisted leader. Maxwell is home to the 42nd Air Base Wing and Air University, the center of Air Force

  • Former Air University commander passes away

    The 14th commander of Air University, who witnessed many changes at the university during his rein as commander, has passed away. Lt. Gen. Raymond B. Furlong held the position of Air University commander from August 1975 to July 1979. He was 83 at the time of his death Sept. 28. Milestones,

  • Chaplain School holds last class at Maxwell

    The last formal class of the Air Force Chaplain School to be conducted at Maxwell Air Force Base was held Sept. 14-25. There will be one additional three-day informal professional continuing education program held Tuesday-Thursday and following that class, the school will resume its move to a new

  • 42nd Air Base Wing holds Wingman and Safety Day

    The 42nd Air Base Wing held its annual Wingman and Safety Day Sept. 25 to emphasize both on and off-base safety programs and camaraderie among wing members. Col. Kris D. Beasley, 42nd ABW commander, said, "To fully understand the importance of today, we must understand the concept of the wingman. A

  • Flu worse than common cold

    A common question this time of year is how influenza differs from the common cold. The common cold and influenza are both viral respiratory infections that result in runny nose, congestion, cough, sore throat, etc. Since these two illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the

  • Fire Prevention week Oct. 4-10

    The week of Oct. 4-10 marks the 2009 Fire Prevention Week at Maxwell-Gunter, and this year's theme is: "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned," said James Smith, Maxwell's assistant chief for fire prevention. The chief said the event concentrates this year on preventing burns, not just from structural