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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,

Every dog or cat has his month

(Editor's note: This article is written from a dog's perspective to emphasize the importance of animal care and safety.)I just learned October is National Pet Safety Awareness Month. I wonder if this is why people dress up funny at the end of the month. It must be.I wish I could eat the sweet

Club 100: Maxwell Recognizes perfect PT

  Capt. Ryan Shaver, 42nd Medical Group, scored 100 on his U.S. Air Force physical fitness assessment test. Airmen who score 100 at Maxwell Air Force base are members of "Club 100," and are highlighted for their achievement. Shaver runs, lifts weights and does push-ups every day to keep in top

Community College of the Air Force spooks for fun

Witches, zombies and vampires will haunt the classrooms of the Community College of the Air Force from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 25 as the college staff and other volunteers put on their annual free Haunted College event.It's a scarefest for all ages that not only gives back to the community but gives a morale

National Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 26

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26, the 42nd Security Forces Squadron and the 42nd Medical Group will team up with the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement to give the public an opportunity to prevent drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially-dangerous, expired, unused

First-ever advisory group dialogues AFDD 1

More than a dozen retired Air Force generals and colonels along with civilian leaders recently attended the first Doctrine Advisory Group, a new initiative held at the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education.Initiated by Major Gen. Walter Givhan, commander of the LeMay Center