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  • Maxwell, River Region land use study released

    A yearlong study that took an in-depth look at land use around Maxwell and Gunter to ensure the bases’ missions are not adversely impacted by current and future economic development was released recently.The Joint Land Use Study is a cooperative planning effort conducted as a joint venture between

  • AU-ABC program expands enlisted education opportunities

    Airmen join the Air Force for a variety of reasons, but perhaps the most common is for the service’s vast educational opportunities. The Air University-Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative program, or AU-ABC, is perhaps a little-known opportunity that can reap big rewards.The AU-ABC was created

  • Maxwell first responders receive special needs response training

    Maxwell emergency first responders received training recently on how to identify and communicate with people with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities when showing up on the scene of an incident.Diagnosis of children with ASD is on the increase in the United States, from an

  • Maxwell dedicates courtroom to former POW, SJA

    The 42nd Air Base Wing renamed its courtroom in honor of a former prisoner of war, retired staff judge advocate and frequent speaker at Air University schools at a dedication ceremony held Oct. 25, 2017.Retired Col. Henry “Hank” Fowler was on hand to formally dedicate The Fowler Courtroom, located

  • Maxwell hosts Airmen from around the globe for Green Dot training

    Airmen from around the world gathered at Maxwell Oct. 17-20 to learn how to be personable to others on identifying and intervening in high-risk situations, such as sexual and physical assaults. Three regional Green Dot trainers from Alteristic, a non-profit, Air Force-contracted organization, came

  • Maxwell Airmen heads to Texas after Harvey with app, desire

    With little more than a smartphone app and an overwhelming desire to “do something,” a Maxwell Airmen left Montgomery for Texas in late August to see how he could help in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.Before heading to the Lone Star State on Aug. 31, Staff Sgt. Mark Doyle had spent the night and

  • Watch your speed

    Speeding tickets have increased on base due to drivers not paying attention to their surroundings, especially in school zone areas.   42nd Security Forces personnel are concerned about the safety of children on base.  They know that children are using cross walks frequently this time of the year,