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  • Special pay rate approved for 908th aircraft maintainers

    Celebrations broke out on July 1 in the buildings occupied by the full time staff of the 908th Maintenance Group at Maxwell, as word spread that special pay rates have been approved for the Reserve unit's Wage Grade pay scale employees. The unit's Wage Grade employees are Air Reserve Technicians

  • Barnes Center works to achieve commander’s vision for enlisted education

    Nearly one year ago, Air University embarked upon what will likely be considered a significant milestone for Air Force enlisted professional military education - the creation of the Thomas E. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education. The sweeping venture brought the Air Force First Sergeants Academy,

  • AAFES chief tours base exchanges

    The Air Force chief master sergeant who represents the Army and Air Force Exchange Service paid Maxwell-Gunter a visit June 30. Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm, senior enlisted advisor for Commanding General Command Group, was at the base to see firsthand the exchange operation, recognize AAFES

  • Wing officially merges Services, MSS into Force Support Squadron

    In a four event ceremony, the 42nd Air Base Wing stood up the 42nd Force Support Squadron at the Maxwell Officers' Club, July 1. Ceremony events included a Meritorious Service Medal presentation to Lt. Col. Kerry Proulx, 42nd Mission Support Squadron commander; the stand-down of the 42nd Services

  • Airman's Attic seeks volunteers

    The Maxwell-Gunter Airman's Attic, a source where technical sergeants and below can acquire needed items for the home and family at no charge, is looking for volunteers, according to director Angelica Orlando."If you enjoy good company and working for a good cause, come and spend some time with us,"

  • Cypress Tree begins ‘five day’ golf program

    For golfers who are a little rusty or for individuals looking to pick up the sport, Cypress Tree's "Get Golf Ready in Five Days" program is the perfect program to get you ready for the course. The program is designed to teach everything you need to know about the game of golf in five simple lessons.

  • Avoid summer heat hazards with awareness, planning

    The summer months are upon us. The summer brings fun and play for many, but also brings health hazards that can easily be avoided with a little planning and preparation.  Skin cancer is a major problem that most of us can prevent with a few simple precautions, such as wearing sunscreen with a Skin