MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. –

This oneroom school built in 1950 was one of 95 similar segregated schools in Dallas County used by African-American children..(Photos courtesy of the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park)

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. –

The Fambro/ Arthur House is the oldest original structure in the park, dating back to 1841.(Photos courtesy of the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park)

U.S. Air Force photto by Rebecca Burylo

Student George Cabrera holds a "knife" to self-defense instructor Debbie Robison's throat. She shows that by simply throwing her arms up in a position of surrender, she actually locks the arm of the attacker, disabling the thrust of the "knife."

U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox

Col. Trent Edwards, commander of the 42nd Air Base Wing, center, stands with Federal Women’s Program award winners, from left, Capt. Ebony Haney, Dr. Patricia Maggard, Senior Master Sgt. Karen Plunkett and Master Sgt. Tammy Robinson.The FWP recognized women in the community for their leadership and service efforts during a luncheon Aug. 23 at the Maxwell Club.

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Members of the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a memorial ceremony held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary in Montevallo Ala. Although Mr. was U.S. Naval veteran, Honor Guard Airmen participate in joint service funerals around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Members of the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a memorial ceremony held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary in Montevallo Ala. Although Mr. was U.S. Naval veteran, Honor Guard Airmen participate in joint service funerals around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)