42nd Medical Group

42nd Medical Group at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

Col. Trent Edwards

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Take A Break... Play Golf!

A golfer tees up for a shot on Maxwell Air Force Base’s Cypress Tree Golf Course, June 19, 2012. Cypress Tree is open for operation Monday through Sunday from 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Cypress Tree provides two 18-hole championship golf courses, lighted driving range, putting greens, clubhouse with restaurant, lounge, snack bar, club storage, cart, club and locker rental and a fully stocked pro shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Feds feed families

A Maxwell Air Force Base Airman donates to Feds Feed Families, a government initiative that accepts donations of food for families in need. Donations will be accepted at the Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex’s Commissaries until early August. Over the past three years, the national program has collected more than 8 million pounds of food and non-perishable items for needy Americans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Making Maxwell beautiful

Local contractors prepare to pave the Maxwell commissary parking lot June 19, 2012. The eco-friendly concrete mixture is expected to last approximately 20 years and withstand the River Region’s hot temperatures and high humidity. The project is expected to be completed within three weeks and will cover approximately 250,000 square feet between the Base Exchange and the Maxwell Commissary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Crowds of Eagles

Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum (second from right) speaks to members of the Moody Air Force Base 41st Rescue Squadron standing alongside their HH-60G Pavehawk combat search and rescue helicopter June 8 during Air Command and Staff College's Gathering of the Eagles event. Cornum, who was a prisoner of war during the Gulf War, was one of 14 featured guests in the ACSC program that promotes distinguished aviators as part of an air power legacy elective. Cornum's husband Kory (red shirt middle) looks at the Pavehawk. Pictured beside Cornum is Dr. Mudhafar Kaboush (right). Cornum's arms were broken during a helicopter crash before she was captured. Kaboush is the Iraqi surgeon who provided medical care to Cornum during her captivity. Kabousch was Cornum's special guest for the GOE activities last week. It was the first time their paths have crossed again since she was a POW. He now lives in California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Simonds)

Greenhouse offers free plants

Jane McCarthy, Maxwell's greenhouse director, oversees plants, lawns and foilage at Maxwell and offers leftover or rescued plants to those with base access. The greenhouse hours are 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information contact McCarthy at 953-8986. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Finance department here to help

Senior Airman Christopher Scardasis, finance technician, Headquarters Air University Financial Management Flight, assists a customer at the finance office customer service desk May 21. Maxwell’s finance office helps an average of 600 customers monthly. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Artists exhibit works at FRIC

Dr. Bruce Murphy (left), vice president for academic affairs at the Air University, and Dr. Frank Luzius, Director, Fairchild Research Information Center, look at artwor during a reception May 17 at the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center. The exhibit features artwork from the Capital City Artists.

Maxwell first enlisted firefighter in 11 years

Jeremy Kirk and Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Brown, firefighters at Maxwell Air Force Base, look over a fire truck at their station on 14 May. Brown is the first Airman to be stationed at the Maxwell Fire Station in over ten years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Four Airmen Receive 2012 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award

(From left to right) Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley presents the 2012 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award to Air War College student Col. David Lowthian, Royal Canadian Air Force, while Lt. Gen. David Fadok, president and commander of the Air University, looks on during a ceremony May 11, 2012, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Lowthian was the first Air University international student to receive the award, which is the Air Force’s most prestigious award for leadership in the professional military education environment. In addition to Lowthian, Donley presented the award to three other Airmen attending Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officer School, and the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, respectively. (Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers-Cox)

Mock trial gives students hands-on court experience

Capt. Clayton Fuller, chief of justice at the Maxwell legal office, speaks to middle school students on Law Day May 1 at the Judge Advocate General's School on Maxwell. Fuller helped educate the students in a 13-week course about the judicial system. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

DANGER! Area flora and fauna should be handled with care

Poison ivy, which features three leaves, has hairy vines that can climb up trees. The leaves can turn a deep red in the winter. All of the plant – leaves, stem and vine – contain skin-irritating oils. (Air Force photo by Kelly Deichert)

It's official!

Senior Master Sgt. Richard Reynolds Jr., the class president, holds his degree aloft in celebration at the Air Force Senior NCO Academy graduation Tuesday.

Firefighters turn up the heat with readiness training

Maxwell Fire Department firefighters battle the blazing inferno during a training session on April 19. The spray is aimed at the base of the fire strategically to put out the flames as quickly as possible. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Firefighters turn up the heat with readiness training

Maxwell Fire Department firefighters spray a simulated burning aircraft during a training scenario on April 19. The fire department trains regularly to increase readiness and stay proficient in their craft. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Firefighters turn up the heat with readiness training

Jonalan Wright, firefighter at Maxwell Air Force Base, suits up for a training exercise on April 18. Firemen must be dressed in full gear and on the truck within 60 seconds of the alarm sounding. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Firefighters turn up the heat with readiness training

Paul Nowak, firefighter at Maxwell Air Force Base, checks his firefighter suit before a training exercise on April 19. Fire protection suits must be in working condition to be able to protect firemen in dangerous situations. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Joining the Long Blue Line

Officer Training School held a graduation parade for the Basic Officer Training Course, Class 12-04, April 10, reviewed by Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander and president of the Air University. Basic Officer Training prepares and commissions second lieutenants to fulfill Air Force active-duty and Air Force Reserve requirements in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. The training consists of 12 weeks of military instruction and leadership development for college graduates leading to a commission as a second lieutenant. BOT is designed to instill high standards of conduct and provide officer candidates with the essential military knowledge and skills needed for effective performance as Air Force leaders. There are seven BOT classes per fiscal year. (Air Force photo by Bud Hancock)

Doolittle Raid proved pivotal 70 years ago

Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle accepts a medal from the skipper of the USS Hornet, Capt. Marc A. Mitscher. The medal, once given to a U.S. Navy officer by the Japanese, was wired to a 500-pound bomb for return to Japan 'with interest.' This week, 70 years after the bombing of Japan, the remaining Doolittle Raiders have gathered in Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, for what may be their last reunion. (Courtesy photo)

Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K

A participant and his mother take part in the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 6 (Photo by Kelly Deichert)

Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K

A participant takes in a few miles during the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 6. (Photo by Kelly Deichert)

Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K

Participants take the first steps starting off the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 6. (Photo by Kelly Deichert)

Maintaining Maxwell's Statics

Alan Johns, 42nd Operations Support Flight contractor, washes pollen from a F-105D Thunderchief static display at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 4. Contractors from the 42nd OSF wash the 12 static displays on Maxwell and Gunter Annex twice a year to enhance the appearnce and prevent corrosion from forming on some of the nearly 20 year old displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)