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  • AU inducts Indonesian Air Force chief into International Honor Roll

    Air Chief Marshal Imam Sufaat, chief of staff of the Indonesian Air Force, was inducted into the International Officer School's International Honor Roll July 12 in a ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base.The award "acknowledges the good relationship" between the U.S. and Indonesia, the air chief

  • Maxwell's Air Park: From discarded idea to distinguished landmark

    Maxwell's Air Park almost didn't exist. The Air Park, on the Academic Circle, was founded in April 1983, and it has been a cornerstone of not only Air University, but Maxwell Air Force Base. By displaying static aircraft with historical facts and details, the Air Park has shared a piece of the Air

  • Event to bring higher education options to base

    Maxwell's education and training office is making it easier for those seeking higher education by bringing them a smorgasbord of options from which to choose.An education fair, themed "Education: Focus on the Future," will be held at the Maxwell Event Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16. Fifty-six

  • Couple spends time, law degrees giving to Maxwell community

    Maxwell is the first base where Gretchen Elameto immersed herself in volunteering, and she's found a new way to enjoy being a military spouse. "I loved it," she said. "It's actually been really, really rewarding. I've made so many friends. This is the first time that I haven't worked, and just doing

  • Elementary school begins home visits for youngest students

    Maxwell Elementary School is implementing home visits for all students enrolled in pre-kindergarten and preschool special education programs in the upcoming school year.Educational research supported by the National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends home visits as a method

  • Maxwell Commissary open Mondays while Gunter Commissary closed for repairs

    The Maxwell Commissary will start opening on Mondays next week while repairs are being made to the Gunter Commissary's damaged main electrical panel.The Gunter Commissary closed July 6 when the store's main electrical panel blew. Damage analysis indicates it will take about 30 days to manufacture

  • Air University earns SACS Ph.D. accreditation

    The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has upgraded Air University's membership to Level V, a move that will allow the university to offer up to three doctoral programs.Dr. Bruce Murphy, AU's chief academic officer, said the SACS action is "a significant step in the life of Air

  • Col. Kris Beasley bids farewell to Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex

    Col. Kris Beasley, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, will soon start his new job as deputy director of Air Force Cyber Operations at the Pentagon. He said he is excited about his new position but not looking forward to leaving command of the 42nd ABW."When you're part of such an amazing team, you hate