Maxwell medics return from Peru

Nine members of the 42nd Medical Group recently returned from New Horizons, an ongoing joint humanitarian training exercise in Peru. An annual series of free medical clinics and infrastructure development projects, New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command-led exercise conducted with Latin American

AFRC promotes healthy families

Maxwell's Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring a healthy family conference from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at Maxwell Elementary Middle School .This free conference is an opportunity for families to attend workshops about how to be healthy as a family."We are trying to promote healthy

Summer is bright for for Camp Sunshine boys

Children from the Montgomery County Public Housing Authority convened at Maxwell for Camp Sunshine, a cooperative program between Maxwell and the Montgomery area Boy Scouts.The kids, ages 6-12, spent this week in different types of events and learning activities, including bowling, swimming,

AWC opens doors for new academic year

The Air War College held an opening day ceremony Tuesday, marking the beginning of 10 months of advanced graduate-level studies for 242 new students. The class of 2013 is a mix of students from all five U.S. military branches, federal civilian employees and international military members

Construction continues at Dickinson gate

Getting ready to go back to school

The new school year is just around the corner and service members that are relocating to the river region have plenty of education opportunities available for their children.Randy Stokes, the school liaison officer, has important information on schools in the River Region and can help guide parents

908th completes combined unit inspection earns 'satisfactory' and 'excellent' ratings

More than 50 members of the 908th Airlift Wing were recognized as outstanding performers as the unit successfully completed a combined unit inspection June 20-26. The inspection, conducted by the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General's office, evaluated the unit's compliance with the

Fitness in the summer: tips to beat the heat

With summer temperatures consistently above 90-degrees accompanied with high humidity, exercising outdoors can be difficult for students and permanent party personnel stationed here.The heat and humidity poses challenges for many, especially for those who are not from the southern region. This