Base preparing for September inspection

September's compliance inspection, or CI, gives Maxwell Air Force Base an opportunity to demonstrate to the Air Education and Training Command inspector general how well the installation follows Air Force guidelines.The evaluation will confirm the installation is doing "the right thing at the right

Air War College graduates make impression

In addition to enhancing their leadership skills, graduates of the Spaatz Center's Air War College class of 2011 made a difference in the community before their graduation Thursday in Jones Auditorium."I was constantly amazed at how professional and 'let's get it done' everyone was," said class

Two win AF-level awards

The Air Force-level John P. Jumper and Information Dominance Award winners were announced last month recognizing two local Airmen. Capt. John Sykes was named the Information Assurance Outstanding Program Manager, and Staff Sgt. Terel Hayes was named the Computer Systems Programming Outstanding

Emergency agencies wind down base work

One month after deadly tornadoes ravaged northern Alabama, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency began demobilization from the incident support base set up at Maxwell Air Force Base.A small crew from FEMA is still on site until various trucking companies

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Maxwell and Gunter pools opening soon

The Maxwell and Gunter pools are opening at 11 a.m. May 28 with grand opening pool parties until 1 p.m. and will remain open until 6 p.m. that day. Hot dogs and drinks will be served complimentary with admission.Operating hours for the 2011 season are Tuesday to Friday, lap swim, 11:30 a.m. to 1

Events require entry efforts

Base personnel holding events at base facilities must remember guidelines set forth by base security forces. If six or more people need entry to the base, the person sponsoring the event will need to present the visitor center with an Entry Authority List."The sponsor will need to type up a list

Caring for People Forum seeks ideas

The Caring for People Forum is a venue for members of the community to voice concerns and brainstorm solutions, an opportunity to make a difference at Maxwell-Gunter.Active-duty service members, spouses, retirees and members of the National Guard and Reserves, are invited to participate from 8 a.m.