From Puerto Rico to the Air Force

By the time she was 30, Figueroa had a daughter and a family in Puerto Rico, but the desire to serve never left her. “It wasn’t until shortly after Hurricane Maria that I made the decision. I decided it was now or never. I finally enlisted in 2021,” she said.

International Officer School students visit Alabama Supreme Court

A total of 34 international officer students from 27 different countries had the opportunity to visit the Alabama Supreme Court October 11, 2024.

Accountability Round #2; Standards

First and foremost, thank you for your leadership, for holding the line, inspiring our Airmen, and educating them on the importance of preserving our culture and upholding our high standards. Our combat effectiveness and lethality depend on attention to the details and strict adherence to our core

Maxwell AFB to conduct emergency response exercise October 17      

The 42nd Air Base Wing is scheduled to conduct an emergency response exercise Oct. 17, 2024, between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex.

42nd Air Base Wing Sports Day

Civilian Intelligence Functional Advisory Council plays Air Force Wargame Indo-Pacific

The Civilian Intelligence Functional Advisory Council met at the Civilian Leadership Development School to discuss the development opportunities Air University offers civilians at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 23, 2024.

Fall Fest at Maxwell Air Force Base

The base community had a day of laughter and fun during Fall Fest at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 26, 2024. The event was developed to bring the community together and offer a seasonal break for Maxwell personnel and their families, featuring activities such as fair rides, a corn maze, and

Air University’s Innovation Accelerator hosts LEDx: Kobayashi

The sixth annual Leadership Educational Development eXperience conference, hosted by the Curtis E. Lemay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and the Air University Innovation Accelerator, was held at the Eagle Institute in Montgomery, Alabama, Oct. 30, 2024.

Mortuary Affairs: Supporting Maxwell AFB

The 42nd Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs office supports fallen service members and their families, handling funeral operations, travel plans, the organization of the Honor Guard and financial expenses while providing the utmost honors. 

Maxwell Auto Hobby Shop reopens

The Maxwell Auto Hobby Shop reopened on Sept. 27, 2024, providing service members with a more affordable and convenient way to upkeep and clean their personal vehicles.