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  • AFAF provides assistance in emergencies

    Today marks the end of this year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, and, as of last week Maxwell has reached 99 percent of its installation goal of $81,491. Fortunately, Airmen still have the opportunity to donate.For the last six weeks, unit representatives have visited offices asking members to

  • MEMS earns positive accreditation scores

    Maxwell Elementary Middle School's five years of preparation paid off during last month's visit by accreditation agency AdvancED and Department of Defense Education Activity representatives when they awarded MEMS positive accreditation scores. Throughout the week of April 8-12, the five-member

  • ACSC student recognized for aiding accident victim

    Being a hero does not require a special suit or cape, but is someone who is admired for courage, noble qualities and putting other people's well-being first.Major Victor Norris Jr., Air Command and Staff College student, distinguished himself as a hero Dec. 16, 2012. He was awarded the Air Force

  • Initiative to identify cost-saving measures

    Maxwell leadership met with Montgomery and Prattville city officials and local school and business leaders April 25 to identify possible cost-saving partnerships for the future.The initial planning meeting, hosted by Col. Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, was the base's first venture into

  • Civilian, military leaders meet for annual NSF

    The theme of this year's National Security Forum, which begins Tuesday, is "Rebalancing Towards the Asia-Pacific and Beyond: Implications for U.S. Grand Strategy."According to Dr. Mark Conversino, dean of Air War College, "The Defense Strategic Guidance issued in January 2012 notes that our country

  • The thrift shops – so much more than just shopping

    It is not uncommon to find a thrift store on Air Force installations, and Maxwell and Gunter Annex are no exception. Both have a thrift shop run by spouses' clubs, which is one of the ways spouses can make a difference in their military community. The thrift shops are a win-win for everyone. They

  • Ultimate fun for families

    UFO, the Ultimate Family Outing, offers identification card holders and their families camping, water activities, live music, three meals and two outdoor movies at the Lake Martin Recreational Area May 17-18 for $10 per person.Outdoor recreation staff will help participants set up tents May 17, and

  • Hunger to succeed drives youth of the year

    Hard work, determination and her hunger to succeed operated as the motivating forces in helping 14-year-old Tiara Wilson become the 2013 Maxwell-Gunter Youth of the Year.As winner of the Youth of the Year, Tiara will go on to compete at the regional conference June 17-20 in Atlanta. She will be