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  • Retiree Appreciation Day brings veterans fun, friends, info

    Though he retired 38 years ago, Willie Dickerson, 72, is still very much a part of the military community. He retired as an Air Force technical sergeant after serving in "part of Korea and all of Vietnam." He's lived in Montgomery since 1955, his children were born on base, in the hospital that has

  • Zoo animals bring feathery, furry fun to base exchange

    This kind of eagle never makes an appearance at Maxwell's Gathering of Eagles.Aspen, a 16-year-old golden eagle, stretched and flapped her wings, impressing children and adults alike during her visit to Maxwell Air Force Base Thursday. She was among about 10 animals, big and small, on display in a

  • Clinic course tackles behavioral issues for lasting weight loss

    A new course designed by the Diabetes Prevention Support Center helps people alter their lifestyles for the better, forever.The Group Lifestyle Balance course is a 12-week course taught by Dr. Ardis Cecil, behavioral health consultant at the Maxwell Clinic.The course is available for clinic

  • 42nd Medical Group unveils code of conduct

    The 42nd Medical Group, in coordination with the Air University Process Improvement Office, developed an organizational code of conduct to anchor the organization as it continues to improve its customer service. The MDG Code of Conduct was unveiled last week at a MDG Commander's Call. "This is a

  • Prevent flu this year

    Influenza, also known as the flu, is not usually thought of as a life-threatening illness. But it can be very serious for the elderly, young children and people with other underlying health problems. About 36,000 people die from flu-related causes in the United States every year. The flu is also

  • Maxwell, Gunter fitness centers introduce new way to keep fit

    The Maxwell Air Force Base Fitness Center has many similarities to other fitness centers throughout the Air Force. It has a basketball court, men's and women's locker rooms and weight lifting area. However, if people recently visited the second floor of the fitness center, they would find something

  • Facebook users advised to discard location-tracking feature

    Social media websites such as Facebook give people and agencies a valuable tool to communicating with family, the public and each other. However, such tools must be used with care, and a new Facebook feature presents a potential risk, said Jerry Russell, the 42nd Air Base Wing security

  • Maxwell announces Glenn Miller concert date

    River Region residents can mark Dec. 10 on their calendars for the date of the ever-popular annual Glenn Miller Holiday Concert. The concert will be held at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center starting at 7 p.m. The U.S. Air Force "Airmen of Note" will once again entertain with Glenn Miller