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Feb. 23, 2018
NEXRAD: Next Generation Radar impacts far and wide

Maxwell has a unique job of maintaining a system known as Next Generation Radar or NEXRAD. The base maintains the NEXRAD system which is located about 45 minutes east of Maxwell Air Force base, and keeps it operational on a 24/7, 365 days a year. This is a Doppler Weather Radar designed to detect
Feb. 23, 2018
Maxwell Airman seeks out volunteer opportunities for fellow wingmen

A Maxwell Airman has organized a volunteer opportunity to help widows-in-need next month, which is available for anyone in the Maxwell community to participate in. Capt. Brianna Meek, 42nd Medical Group public health officer, is working with Beauty by Fire Ministries, a Montgomery based organization
Feb. 23, 2018
Digital dignity in a technological world

Historically, the Family Advocacy Program promotes the awareness of Teen Dating Violence throughout the month of February. This year, however, members of FAP are creating a new way for parents to react to rapidly changing technology. They are educating parents on how to see the warning signs of
Feb. 23, 2018
Air Force Research Lab studies trust between surgical teams and robots

The Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been studying how surgical teams gain trust in new robotic surgery technology to improve training, and expand the adoption of improved surgical techniques.
Feb. 22, 2018
Maxwell hosts Space Symposium

Speakers from NASA, Space X, United Launch Alliance and Air University lined up to discuss the future of space at the Space Symposium here, Feb. 16. The topic of discussion for the symposium was based around the famous quote, “One small step for man and one giant leap for mankind,” with a focus on a
Feb. 22, 2018
Advancements in telehealth improve access to healthcare

The Air Force offers a wide and expanding range of telehealth services giving patients the opportunity to receive more efficient, convenient, and patient-centered care.
Feb. 22, 2018
Brown Bag Lessons: The Magic of Bullet Writing

Air University Press announces the release of a new book title, "Brown Bag Lessons: The Magic of Bullet Writing"
Feb. 21, 2018
Successful tele-genetics pilot makes genetic counseling easily accessible

A new telehealth program is expanding access to expert genetic counseling by making it available remotely, connecting families with trained genetic specialists who can help interpret their results.