Skip to main content (Press Enter).
U.S. Air Force Logo
  • Home
  • News
    • Commentaries
    • Art
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Live Webcasts
  • About Us
    • Biographies
    • Fact Sheets
    • Community Support
    • Telephone Directory
    • Units
      • The Air University
      • Maxwell Medical Group
      • 908th Airlift Wing
      • AF BES
  • Inbound Personnel
    • Newcomers Information
    • K-12 School Information
    • Housing
    • Temporary Lodging
    • Military Child Care
    • Employment Assistance
  • K-12 Schools
    • Local School Information
    • School Liaison Office
  • Contact Us
  • Misconduct and Disciplinary Actions
U.S. Air Force Logo Maxwell Air Force Base
  • 42 ABW Leadership
  • News
  • Community Support
  • Contact Us

 

 

  • The 42d Air Base Wing is steeped in a history of excellence and innovation. From roots in the Wright Brother’s flying school to the 42d Bombardment Group’s heroics in World War II’s Pacific theater where our motto was born; Aehera Nobis…The Skies for Us! Our mission today is to Prepare for Combat...Prepare others for the same; Team 42 has cemented itself as critical to the success of the Department of Air Force. 42 ABW Operational Approach
    42 ABW Operational Approach

 

Base Access Information | Base Access Information for food delivery businesses

 

Latest News

  • Members of the 42d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department pose for a photo at Gunter Annex, Alabama, Feb. 09, 2026

    Partnership in action: Multi-agency effort controls fire near Gunter

    MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala – 42d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department partnered with the Montgomery Fire Department to contain an off-base fire outside the Maxwell-Gunter fenceline on Feb. 1, 2026.  What began as a call to Montgomery Fire Department escalated into a multi-agency operation that

    Read More
  • A student looks at a programmable robot during a lesson at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 11, 2026.

    STARBASE Maxwell: Eyes on Artemis

    As NASA prepares to return humans to the Moon through the Artemis program, instructors at STARBASE Maxwell are helping Montgomery River Region fifth graders realize the history they are witnessing.

    Read More
  • The Area Defense Counsel sign hangs on the outside of a building at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 12, 2026. By providing confidential legal counsel, the Area Defense Counsel helps Airmen navigate complex situations while maintaining focus on their duties, supporting overall readiness across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikayla Cardona)

    Area Defense Counsel: supporting Airmen through legal challenges

    MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Airmen facing administrative action or have legal questions at Maxwell Air Force Base have access to a confidential, independent resources at the Area Defense Counsel designed to protect their rights and offer guidance before problems escalate.

    Read More

More Maxwell AFB News

 

AETC News

  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), left, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of AETC, right, speaks to KC-135 Stratotanker crew members at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2026. The immersion demonstrated AETC leadership’s dedication to fully connecting to the wing's mission of developing the decisive mobility force of the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

    Air Education, Training Command Leadership Team Visits Altus

  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Adam Geeskie, Air Command and Staff College student, participates in a seminar discussion at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026.

    ACSC students analyze modern conflict and Gray Zone challenges

  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Riley McDonald, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, prepares for an inspection on a F-35A Lightning II, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

    Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

More AETC News

Air Force News

  • A photo of a YFQ-44a

    Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing

  • Electric peaking plant

    New Tinker AFB electrical peaking plant enables energy resilience

  • Default image of U.S. Air Force Logo

    Air Force issues new guidance to streamline Line of Duty decisions for Reservists, Guardsmen on extended active-duty orders

More AF News

  • Maxwell AFB Gate Status
  • Gunter Annex Gate Status
  • Senior Leaders
    • 42nd Air Base Wing
    • Air University
    • Air Education and Training Command
    • Air Force
  • Units
    • Air University
    • 908th Airlift Wing
  • K-12 Schools
    • Local School Information
    • School Liaison Office
  • Maxwell AFB Resources
    • Telephone Directory
    • 42d Medical Group - Maxwell Air Force Base
    • SAPR
    • Community Support
    • ID Card Office Online
    • 42 FSS - Life at the Max
    • Heroes Welcome Alabama
    • Military OneSource
  • Federal Voting Assistance Program

 

  • Contact Us
  • Equal Opportunity
  • FOIA | Privacy | Section 508
  • Information Quality
  • Inspector General
  • JAG Court-Martial Docket
  • Link Disclaimer
  • No FEAR Act
  • Open Government
  • OSI Tip Line
  • Plain Language
  • Resilience
  • SAPR
  • Veterans Crisis Line
  • Military OneSource

  • Join the Air Force
  • Air Force Benefits
  • Air Force Careers
  • Air Force Reserve
  • Air National Guard
  • Civilian Service

Connect

U.S. Air Force Logo Official United States Air Force Website
Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil