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Maxwell honors victims of the Holocaust

Maxwell's Days of Remembrance program committee will present a memorial service for the victims of the Holocaust at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Shelburne Auditorium, Air University Academic Facility, building 803.Rabbi Jonathan Miller from Temple Emanu-El in Birmingham will be the guest speaker for the

Contractor recognized with medal for ultimate sacrifice

Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly, commander of the U.S. Southern Command, presented the Defense of Freedom Medal to the family of Thomas Janis, a U.S. defense contractor killed in 2003 by narcoterrorists in Columbia, during a posthumous award ceremony March 27 at the Air War College."I did not know

Maxwell hosts National Drug Take-Back Day April 27

The 42nd Security Forces Squadron and the 42nd Medical Group Pharmacy will participate in National Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27 at the Maxwell Base Exchange. Anyone with base access can bring all old, expired, unused and unwanted medications for disposal. The service is free and

Maxwell children discourage tobacco use by 'kicking butts'

The children and teenagers at the Maxwell Youth Center decided to fight back against tobacco products by participating in the 18th annual nationwide Kick Butts Day March 22.Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use. In addition, the

AFSNCOA instructor of the year - Airman trades security forces for leadership opportunity

Walking into his office, one may be surprised to find an instructor with a carpet like a football field and a life-sized panther, but Master Sgt. Keith Long loves more than football. He's a family man who loves his job and his former career with security forces, seen in the award on his shelf and

Air War College’s international fellows festival fosters cultural understanding

Nearly 1,000 people enjoyed a sampling of international food and friendship at the Air War College's International Fellows Cultural Festival, held Mar. 23 at Maxwell Air Force Base.The annual event featured native culture and food from 41 different countries, represented by the 44 international