RAF, French pilots trained at Maxwell

Across the United States on Monday, Americans will host solemn ceremonies to honor millions of men and women who have served in the American armed forces and sacrificed much in defending this country and freedom-loving people across the globe. In Montgomery, Veterans Day takes on additional meaning.

Volunteer Excellence Award honors those who give

Maxwell continuously awards those like Ilse Mears who give back.Mears was honored for her continuous service at the Volunteer Excellence Award luncheon Oct. 29 inside the Maxwell Event Center.Specifically awarded to non-active military personnel, the Volunteer Excellence Award encourages retirees,

Maxwell supports AF 20/20 plan

Last fiscal year, the 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron demolished 11 buildings on base as part of the base revitalization program supporting the Air Force Civil Engineer's "20/20 by 2020" program.The program seeks to offset a 20 percent funding reduction for installation support activities by reducing

Red Ribbon Week Warns youth against drugs

Students came wearing their pajamas today to Maxwell Elementary/Middle School to "Dream of a Drug-Free World" for the last day of this year's Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 28-Nov. 1.Every fall, Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide campaign, brings drug awareness to the children of MEMS through fun, student-led

ID card wait times to shorten

Customers needing new or updated identification cards can now cut to the front of the line using the RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler website.Using the scheduling site, people can block a 15-minute appointment with the 42nd Military Personnel Section to get priority service over walk-ins."The program

Spouses haunt the aisles

Saving money by the gallon: Maxwell uses river water to irrigate golf courses

Maxwell recently changed the way it irrigates its two golf courses.Gone are the days of sprinklers spraying dollars by the thousands to maintain fairways and greens. The base is now using water from the Alabama River to keep its courses in golfing condition. "Team Maxwell is devoted to innovation

42nd Medical Group looks to resolve referral increase

In the last few weeks, more and more non-active duty patients at the 42nd Medical Group have been referred to other authorized TRICARE-network urgent care centers in the River Region.The referrals are a result of provider vacancies and newly-staffed providers at the clinic. Without proper staffing,