Getting coined

Senior Airman Joseph Hunter, 42nd Security Forces Squadron, shakes hands with Alabama Sen. Bryan Taylor during a recognition ceremony for recently returned veterans at the Montgomery capitol building July 27, 2012. The ceremony was also presided over by Jim Byard, director of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and Alabama Rep. Spencer Bachus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Getting coined

Senior Airman Alan Andrews, 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 also recognized Andrews, who recently returned from a deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

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

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

Incoming 42nd Air Base Wing commander Col. Trent Edwards and his wife Vanessa receive a welcome from Maxwell Air Force Base personnel during the reception at the Maxwell Club following the change of command ceremony on June 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

ABW welcomes new commander

Lieutenant General David S. Fadok, Commander & President of Air University presides over the 42nd Air Base Wing Change of Command, where 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Brian Killough relinquished command to Col. Trent Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

42nd Air Base Wing to celebrate 70th Anniversary

The 42nd Air Base Wing is celebrating its 70th anniversary by having a dining out. (Courtesy illustration)

Wingman Safety Day

Airmen from the 42nd Air Base Wing test their strength in a tug-of-war competition at last year's Wingman Safety Day. This year's Wingman Safety Day takes place Oct. 1 and will kick-off at 8 a.m. with a commander's call. Following the call, on- and off-base agencies will have booths set up at the base clinic parking lot until 4 p.m. Agencies taking part include the fire department, public health, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Montgomery County Sheriff's Department DUI/Drug program, Alabama Department of Health and various Maxwell-Gunter assistance agencies. The event is open to all base personnel. For more information, call the wing safety office at 953-2001. (Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

University Inn up for ‘best lodging’ award

The University Inn at Maxwell won the Air Education and Training Command Innkeeper award, large base category for 2010 and is in the running for best lodging operation in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force/Donna Burnett)

AF offers incentives for physical training excellence

Senior NCO Academy students participate in “Fit to Fight” at the Gunter Bowl last year. Beginning July 1, the Air Force will implement more rigorous standards for PT testing.(U.S. Air Force photo/Donna Burnett)

Going the distance

Lt. Col. James Barber prepares his bicycle for a 112-mile ride in the second phase of a recent iron-distance triathlon. The first phase was a swim of 2.4 miles. The third was a 26-mile run. Colonel Barber is the commander of the 42nd Medical Support Squadron.(U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

42nd Air Base Wing holds Wingman and Safety Day

Col. Kris D. Beasley, 42nd Air Base Wing commander welcomes Wingman and Safety Day attendees Sept. 25. The day began with a 5k run at 6 a.m. and continued with various team building events throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

42nd Air Base Wing holds Wingman and Safety Day

The 42nd Air Base Wing's Wingman and Safety Day Sept. 25 began with a 5k run at 6 a.m. and continued throughout the day with various team building events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

42nd Medical Group colonel earns Air Medal as flight surgeon

Col. (Dr.) James W. Walter, chief of the medical staff for the 42nd Medical Group, recently received an Air Medal for meritorious service while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

42nd MDG supports Alaska Arctic Care exercise

Transportation was arduous in remote areas of Alaska as shown by this Blackhawk helicopter during Operation Arctic Care. Despite the weather, helicopters were used by two members of the 42nd Medical Group who participated in the exercise. (Courtesy photo)

General Lorenz selects MDG Airman for STEP

Lt. Gen. Allen Peck (right), Air University commander, and Col. Kris Beasley (left), 42nd Air Base Wing commander, attach new stripes to Tech. Sgt. Shawone Riser, non-commissioned officer in charge of medical information systems at the 42nd Medical Group. Sergeant Riser was selected for a STEP promotion to technical sergeant by General Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air Education and Training Command. (Air Force photo by Jamie Pitcher)

'... and the Flag was still there"

Shown in a retreat ceremony Jan. 29 from left are Senior Airman Yavine Brewer, Air University finance section; Senior Airman Jared Martin, Lemay Center; and Senior Airman Michael Hosea, 25th Aerial Port Squadron. As part of their training in military customs and courtesy, each class of Maxwell?s Airman Leadership School participates in the flag ceremony for Reveille and Retreat at 42nd Air Base Wing headquarters. (Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

Services, 42nd MSS shoot for LeMay Trophy

Honor Guard members train long hours to ensure flawless ceremonies for family members. Clockwise from left are Staff Sgt. Michael Duggie, Senior Airman Craig Wytiaz, Senior Airman Shawn Smith, Staff Sgt. Danial Salkowski, Airman 1st Class Robert Joyce, and Airman 1st Class Isaac Garden. (Courtesy photo)

A great loss

Members of local law enforcement agencies, the 42nd Security Forces Squadron and Maxwell-Gunter community leaders gathered Tuesday at Chapel 2 to remember Senior Airman Samantha Sculthorpe, who died Sept. 25 in an automobile accident. (Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers)

Sunset at Maxwell

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- An Airman takes a moment to reflect while on patrol near the flightline here Aug. 6. The patrol was part of a base-wide exercise preparing for a fall Operational Readiness Inspection. (Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)