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  • Maxwell to honor military retirees

    Though Maxwell takes care of military retirees every day, once a year, the installation sets aside a single day to singularly recognize and honor veterans' service for their country.This year, Maxwell's Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 22 inside the Maxwell

  • AU Board of Visitors to convene

    Air University's Board of Visitors will meet with AU leadership Monday and Tuesday to discuss the future of Air University in times of transition and scarce resources.Lieutenant Gen. David Fadok, Air University commander and president, will present an update that details the impacts to Air

  • 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