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  • Making home alone become home safely

    By arming children ages 10-12 with basic safety tips, the Latch Key Program prepares them to stay home alone safely in the face of emergencies.The next class is from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gunter Community Library for children who live on or off the installation. According to Maxwell Air Force

  • Maxwell salutes spouses this week

    Spouses were reminded Monday that laughter is still the best approach for life's mishaps as Kat Fadok, wife of Lt. Gen. David Fadok, the Air University commander and president, kept the crowd smiling with relatable tales and a strong message at this year's Military Spouse Appreciation Week luncheon

  • Spanish-speaking JAG officer forges international partnerships

    In creating solid friendships with Central and South America, instructor Capt. William Toronto from The Air Force Judge Advocate General's School at Maxwell taught military officers of Colombia, Paraguay and Guatemala the rule of law at the Inter-American Air Force Academy at Lackland Air Force

  • RIF impacts on Maxwell civilians

    Base civilians learned the mechanics of how the reduction in force, or RIF, set for Aug. 23 will reduce approximately 27 local surplus employee positions at Maxwell and Gunter during two town hall forums at the Squadron Officer College and the Air Force Senior NCO Academy May 3."Last time we met we

  • Funny car champion added to Wall of Achievers

    National Hot Rod Association Funny Car champion Jack Beckman was added to the U.S. Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall's Wall of Achievers May 2 at Gunter Annex."Fast Jack," as he is called by fans, is a former Air Force sergeant and avionics technician on the F-111D Aardvark. Beckman joins a notable

  • AFAF provides assistance in emergencies

    Today marks the end of this year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, and, as of last week Maxwell has reached 99 percent of its installation goal of $81,491. Fortunately, Airmen still have the opportunity to donate.For the last six weeks, unit representatives have visited offices asking members to

  • MEMS earns positive accreditation scores

    Maxwell Elementary Middle School's five years of preparation paid off during last month's visit by accreditation agency AdvancED and Department of Defense Education Activity representatives when they awarded MEMS positive accreditation scores. Throughout the week of April 8-12, the five-member

  • ACSC student recognized for aiding accident victim

    Being a hero does not require a special suit or cape, but is someone who is admired for courage, noble qualities and putting other people's well-being first.Major Victor Norris Jr., Air Command and Staff College student, distinguished himself as a hero Dec. 16, 2012. He was awarded the Air Force