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  • Combat rescue officers celebrate 10-year anniversary

    "Our personnel recovery forces need to be organized, trained and equipped to operate across the full range of military operations, including humanitarian operations, irregular warfare and conventional warfare," said Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, commander, Air University. "The Air Force has recognized

  • Glenn Miller holiday concert to benefit Montgomery Area Food Bank

    River Region residents can help the Montgomery Area Food Bank by donating canned goods when they attend this year's Glenn Miller Holiday Concert.The free concert will be held at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m., Dec. 10. Tickets are not required. Canned good donations are encouraged,

  • Maxwell team member named JAG Corps’ ‘Unsung Hero’

    One Friday, Col. Melinda Davis-Perritano asked her equipment and facility manager if the unit had any paint the same color as her door. He said he would try to find some. On Monday, when she returned, she found her door and trim freshly painted -- and already dry.That incident, said Colonel

  • Operation Homecooking puts trainees in homes for holiday

    About 200 officer trainees from Basic Officer Training and the Academy of Military Science were away from family this Thanksgiving but still managed to enjoy a traditional dinner.Each year, trainees from OTS at Maxwell and Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, are paired with a

  • Think fire safety during holiday season

    It's getting to be that time of year again, when halls will soon be decked, trees will be trimmed and hams will be baked. It's also the time of year for fire hazards.According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires occurring during the holiday season each year kill more than 400 Americans, injure

  • Still serving: Retiree Activities Office a guiding light for retirees

    A small group of devoted volunteers are poised to offer retirees of all branches of the armed forces and their families guidance on a number of issues, including benefits and procedures.With a motto of "Still Serving," the Retiree Activities Office provides liaison services between the active duty

  • Tips for safe holiday travels

    Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex and Air Education and Training Command have had a banner year for safety. Officials want base personnel to keep up the good work by staying safe behind the wheel."Keep up the work, commanders and supervisors," said Mark Garner, the 42nd Air Base Wing's ground