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  • Maxwell-Gunter moves to HPCON Charlie in response to COVID-19

    MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- At the direction of the installation commander, Col. Patrick Carley, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex have moved to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie from HPCON Bravo.HPCON Charlie indicates a substantial threat of disease for personnel due to a local or

  • Maxwell air and space show canceled

    The Maxwell “Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show” has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Department of the Air Force has suspended public outreach activities and support to community events in the United States and at its overseas’ locations through May 15, 2020. The suspension

  • Maxwell Elementary/Middle School closes to students March 23

    Maxwell Elementary/Middle School to be closed to students effective March 23, 2020, with online learning starting March 26, 2020.The Department of Defense Education Activity Southeast District and Maxwell AFB leadership are following Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s recommendation to close in-person

  • Maxwell goes to HPCON Bravo

    The Maxwell-Gunter installation commander has directed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo in response to COVID-19. In addition to all HPCON Alpha actions, HPCON Bravo includes the following actions:- Strict Hygiene (No handshaking, wipe common-use items)- If exposed, self-isolate (Wear mask

  • Maxwell takes precautions against COVID-19, moves to HPCON Alpha

    The 42nd Air Base Wing has raised the Health Protection Condition to Alpha from zero for Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex in response to the spread of COVID-19 beginning March 13, 2020.In the case of an unusual health risk, the DoD uses health protection measures known as HPCONs, to determine

  • Officer Training School suspends public attendance for upcoming graduation

    Air University’s Officer Training School has suspended guest presence at the awards ceremony and graduation parade this week out of caution to minimize potential spread of COVID-19.The Department of Defense and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend implementing social distancing