Maxwell, FEMA prepare relief supplies for Hurricane Isaac

Maxwell Air Force Base hosts Federal Emergency Management Agency trucks waiting to assist areas in the southeast effected by Tropical Storm Isaac, August 27. FEMA trucks hold supplies to include water, cots, food and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Maxwell, FEMA prepare relief supplies for Hurricane Isaac

Maxwell Air Force Base hosts Federal Emergency Management Agency trucks waiting to assist areas in the southeast effected by Tropical Storm Isaac, Aug. 27. FEMA trucks hold supplies to include water, cots, food and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Maxwell officer builds historical database

Lt. Col. Jenns Robertson, Air and Space Power Strategist at the Air Force Research Institute, researches about Theater History of Operations at Maxwell Air Force Base, Aug. 17. THOR is database of bombs dropped from American military aircraft from World War One through current times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Maxwell officer builds historical database

Lt. Col. Jenns Robertson, Air and Space Power Strategist at the Air Force Research Institute, researches about Theater History of Operations at Maxwell Air Force Base, Aug. 17. THOR is database of bombs dropped from American military aircraft from World War One through current times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

THOR

Lt. Col. Jenns Robertson, Air and Space Power Strategist at the Air Force Research Institute, works on Theater History of Operations at Maxwell Air Force Base, August 2. THOR is database of bombs dropped from American military aircraft from World War One through current times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Save a Life

Paul J. Firman, a retired senior master sergeant who works at the Air Force Negotiation Center of Excellence, provides a peripheral blood stem cell donation in Washington, D.C. The donation went to an anonymous patient in Italy as part of the Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program. (Contributed photo)

SOS class helps Habitat for Hummanity

Students from Maxwell's Squadron Officer School class 12D volunteer rebuilding a home in the Montgomery Habitat for Humanity New Hope Village, July 14. For the last month, more than 190 students from the class have worked to restore the house that was destroyed by fire in April. (Courtesy photo)

Recognition ceremony

From left to right: Senior Airman Joseph Hunter, 42nd Security Forces Squadron; Senior Airman Alan Andrews, 42nd SFS; Staff Sgt. Alicia Shealey, 42nd Air Base Wing command section; Senior Airman Justan Wayne, Air University Public Affairs; 2nd Lt. Ryan Weiand, 42nd SFS; Master Sgt. Robert Fairbanks, HQ AU/PA; and Col. Joseph Milner, 42nd Mission Support Group commander, were presented Alabama state challenge coins and recognized for their contributions to the United States mission while deployed during an appreciation ceremony on July 27, 2012 in Montgomery, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Getting coined

Senior Airman Justan Wayne, Air University Public Affairs, who recently returned from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan, shakes hands with Sen. Bryan Taylor, after receiving a coin during a recognition ceremony at the Montgomery state capitol building July 27, 2012. Also presenting coins to the 13 Maxwell Airmen who were recognized with Wayne were Jim Byard, director of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and Rep. Spencer Bachus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Getting coined

Second Lieutenant Ryan Weiand, 42nd Security Forces Squadron, is recognized by Sen. Bryan Taylor during a coin presentation ceremony at the Montgomery capitol building July 27, 2012. Jim Byard, director of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and Rep. Spencer Bachus joined the senator for the recognition ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Getting coined

Master Sgt. Robert Fairbanks, Air University Public Affairs, receives an Alabama state challenge coin during a recognition ceremony for recently deployed veterans at the Montgomery capitol building July 27, 2012. The ceremony was conducted by Jim Byard, director of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Alabama Rep. Spencer Bachus and Alabama Sen. Bryan Taylor, and recognized 13 Airmen from Maxwell, including the 908th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Hanging Around

Cadet Josh McDaniels rushes down the last hurdle of the ropes course as part of his time in Commissioned Officer Training at Maxwell Air Force Base, July 25, 2012. Cadets slide down a line over 40 yards long as the grand finale to the strenuous course. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship

Fitness in the summer: tips to beat the heat

Senior Airman Christian Manning, Air University A4/6 Logistics and Programming computer programmer completes a set of diamond pushups at the Maxwell Gym Annex Wednesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Construction continues at Dickinson gate

Contracted construction workers LeQuinton Orum and Keith Johnson begin assembly of a support beam for Gunter Annex’s new front gate Monday. The gate, located on Congressman W L Dickinson in Montgomery, Ala., is expected to be completed in November. The new gate will provide the 42nd Security Forces Squadron more protection from the elements and vehicle inspection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

A day in the life of an OTS trainee

Trainees study their academic work while waiting in line to get necessary items at Maxwell July 3. Trainees are responsible to memorizing information that they study in any available down time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

A day in the life of an OTS trainee

Trainees fill their bags July 3 with things they will need for their 13 weeks at Maxwell. Trainees get all of their clothing and necessary items together as a flight on their second day of their time, here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

A day in the life of an OTS trainee

Trainees fill their bags July 3 with things they will need for their 13 weeks at Maxwell. Trainees get all of their clothing and necessary items together as a flight on their second day of their time, here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

ABW welcomes new commander

The 42nd Air Base Wing change of command ceremony was held at Air Park on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. on June 28. Lieutenant General David Fadok, Air University commander and president presided over the ceremony, where former 42nd ABW commander Col. Brian Killough reliquinshed command to Col. Trent Edwards (U.S Air Force photo by Donna L. Burnett)

ABW welcomes new commander

Lieutenant General David S. Fadok, commander and president of Air University presides over the 42nd Air Base Wing change of command, where former 42nd ABW commander Col. Brian Killough relinquishes command to incoming commander Col. Trent Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

ABW welcomes new commander

The 42nd Air Base Wing change of command ceremony was held at Air Park on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Thursday June 28. Lt. Gen David Fadok, Air University commander and president presided over the ceremony. Colonel Brian Killough reliquinshed command to Col. Trent Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna L. Burnett)

ABW welcomes new commander

Lieutenant Gen. David S. Fadok, commander and president of Air University presides over the 42nd Air Base Wing change of command, where 42nd ABW commander Col. Brian Killough relinquishes command to Col Trent Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

ABW welcomes new commander

Lieutenant Gen. David S. Fadok, commander and president of Air University presides over the 42nd Air Base Wing change of command, where 42nd ABW commander Col. Brian Killough relinquishes command to Col Trent Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

ABW welcomes new commander

Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander and president of the Air University passes the colors to Col. Trent Edwards as Col. Edwards assumed command of the 42nd Air Base Wing on June 28. (Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

International families graduate from orientation program

Emilse Julio displays her formal Colombian dress with Colombian air force Lt. Col. Juan Ramirez during the International Family Orientation Program graduation held July 3. IFOP classes are designed to familiarize spouses, children and other family members of International Officers with the customs and culture of the local area and the United States, and gives them a chance to meet and socialize with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)