News

March 20, 2018
New leadership courses available for Airmen, civilians of all ranks

The Maxwell-Gunter Top III have assembled the Total Force Development Team in order to provide mentorship and leadership development opportunities for the local Air Force community.
March 13, 2018
Maxwell hosts memorial service, monument unveiling for 50th anniversary of Lima Site 85

The Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute hosted a memorial service and monument unveiling for the 50th Anniversary of Lima Site 85, March 12, 2018, on Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Alabama.
Nov. 14, 2017
Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast receives Distinguished Service Medal

Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, commander, Air Education and Training Command, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, outgoing Commander and President of Air University, Nov. 13, 2017. Following the presentation of the award, Montgomery (Ala.) Mayor Todd Strange,
Aug. 23, 2017
Maxwell Air Force Base and the 42nd Air Base Wing through the Years

Maxwell Air Force Base is one of the most historic Air Force bases that is still in active status. Its history spans over a century of aviation in Central Alabama from the Wright Brothers to today. Since April 1918, a 100 years ago, when the “Air Force” presence began as Aircraft and Engine Depot
Oct. 3, 2016
OTS flight commander positions open to reservists

The Air Force has opportunities for air reserve component members to tap into the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program in the Officer Training School at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
May 13, 2016
Air University gains a star

Brig. Gen. Ed Thomas, the commander of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, is Air University’s newest general officer. The Texas A&M graduate took command of the Barnes Center August 2015. Air University commander Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast officiated and Gen.