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  • FSA students among those helping out local schools

    Maxwell-Gunter is giving back to the Montgomery community one brushstroke at a time.For the fourth year more than 150 Airmen and base personnel participated in an area wide effort to prepare 57 schools for incoming students."It is an opportunity to build a relationship with the Montgomery

  • Volunteerism brings Airman applause

    For Senior Master Sgt. David Scott, helping the community is a personal and professional pursuit.In recognition of his efforts, Scott, the director of operations at the First Sergeant Academy, was awarded the 2012 National Public Service Award at the Air Education and Training Command level. His

  • Maxwell feels effect of budget cuts, make choices

    As politicians discuss budget cuts in Washington, D.C., Maxwell Air Force Base is feeling the effect of the money crunch already as officials here work to find solutions.Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said budget legislation passed earlier this month asks for a $350 billion reduction in defense

  • CMSAF, senior enlisted leaders gather for annual summit

    The Air Force's top enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, convened the 2011 Senior Enlisted Summit last week at Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, with about 400 senior enlisted leaders attending.With the theme "Deliberately developing Airmen for the future,"

  • Commentary - Air University commander bids farewell

    At a ceremony this morning, I will relinquish my position as the 28th commander of the Air University, a position in which I've been privileged to serve for more than three years. Later today I will retire from active duty after just more than 36 years of service. Lynn and I are looking forward to

  • Airman's Attic, thrift shop offer secondhand items

    In times of need, Airmen and their families can turn to each other for support. The Airmen's Attic and Maxwell Thrift Shop accept donations and return them to the community at little or no cost.The Airman's Attic gives free uniforms, adult and children's clothing, furniture and household items to

  • New monument at EHH honors first sergeants

    A monument honoring first sergeants was unveiled outside Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall in a ceremony Aug. 4, coinciding with the 2011 Senior Enlisted Summit.The monument features two life-sized bronze sculptures of first sergeants, one male and one female. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Rodney

  • School applauds addition of middle school

    The base school is not the same old elementary school anymore. With the acceptance of middle-school students, Maxwell Elementary School is now Maxwell Elementary Middle School. The formal announcement recognizing the inclusion of grades kindergarten through eight came during an assembly on the first