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  • Remembrance Day Ceremony honors sacrifice of those far from home

    In the British Commonwealth and France, an annual Remembrance Day ceremony is held on the Sunday closest to Veterans Day to pay homage to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.The Remembrance service dates back to 1919, to honor those killed in the First World War. The commemoration has since

  • Maxwell Airman soars to top of chess world

    In just 11 years, the finance officer for Maxwell's Air Force Culture and Language Center has risen to the top of his game in a sport that can take a lifetime to master. First Lt. Gordon Randall recently brought home four trophies from the U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship, held at Ft.

  • 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