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  • Maxwell Lightning takes silver medal

    Maxwell Lightning, the under-12 soccer team, captured the silver medal at the 2013 Alabama State Games in Birmingham this past weekend with an overall record of 4-1 against all-star teams from around the state. This is the first year Maxwell has sent a team to compete in the state games, and the

  • Container gardens: A practical option this time of year

    Summers in the South mean high temperatures and dry soil, but a July climate does not have to stop those at Maxwell from turning their yards into lush landscapes with colorful garden containers, according to Jane McCarthy, base horticulturist and director of Maxwell's greenhouses and

  • C-7A association dedicates bench

    To commemorate Caribou Airmen who sacrificed their lives during the Vietnam War, the C-7A Caribou Association held a memorial dedication June 21 at the Enlisted Heritage Research Institute, unveiling a 1,100-pound granite bench. The C-7A Caribou Association is a war veterans group comprised of

  • Air Force reservist goes officer, beauty queen

    It's not often that the two very different worlds of beauty pageants and military service intersect, but for newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Cara Lustig, they are a perfect fit. Graduating from commissioned officer training today, Lustig, who also serves as Miss Rhode Island 2013, will immediately head

  • Maxwell Toastmasters Club: Improving leadership one speech at a time

    Sweat beaded on her forehead. Her throat narrowed and head spun. She was next to speak, but words refused to come.The anxiety that once overwhelmed Capt. Mary Hoyer during briefings and speeches is only a memory after attending her first Toastmasters Club meeting almost two years ago at Maxwell Air

  • Dedication to education: Eaker honors Gen. Boles

    The Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development recognized Gen. Billy Boles' achievements and dedication to the education and development of Air Force personnel professionals with the Billy J. Boles Auditorium, named in his honor June 19."I could not believe they were doing this," said Boles.

  • Avoiding heat-related injuries during the hot summer months

    Summer begins today, and along with the fun associated with the season, proper safety precautions should be met to help ensure that everyone remains cool, safe and injury free during the upcoming months. The hottest months in Alabama are July and August, according to the 42nd Air Base Wing Safety

  • Assaults impact mission readiness

    Thank you for keeping up with this series aiding us as we prepare Team Maxwell for our consolidated unit inspection in September. Last month's commentary was focused on you: self-assessment and the roles and responsibilities you have as a military professional. I want to continue with that focus,