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June 11, 2025
Staying frosty: 42nd SFS provide ice vests to defenders

As Alabama’s summer heat pushes black flag conditions, the 42nd Security Forces Squadron is equipping its defenders with FlexiFreeze Personal Series Ice Vests to help them stay cool, alert and mission-ready throughout long shifts in the sun.
June 5, 2025
Maxwell Visit Center spotlight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sydnie Colbert, 42nd Security Force Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of pass and registration, and her team at the Maxwell Visitor Center play a crucial role in maintaining the base’s security and mission readiness by handling thousands of visitor passes and
May 28, 2025
A1C Mohamed Sall: staying connected

The 42nd Communications Squadron communications focal point section stands as the first point of contact for service members who encounter technology-related issues such as email access, network outages and other computer issues. Airman 1st Class Mohamed Sall, 42nd CS communications focal point
May 8, 2025
42nd ABW Mortuary Affairs Team practice thorough site recovery methods

Airmen from the 42nd Force Support Squadron recently participated in a search and recovery exercise on March 28, designed to simulate the aftermath of a tornado strike, preparing them for the emotional and technical demands of mortuary affairs.
April 29, 2025
Total Force Awareness Training, consolidated data now available in DAF e-Learning

Airmen and Guardians now have another option for completing their required Total Force Awareness Training (TFAT). The training is now available on the Air Force e-Learning (DAFeL) platform.
April 22, 2025
42nd IG conducts MAXFORCE exercise

The 42nd Air Base Wing Inspector General’s Office held two MAXFORCE emergency exercises on April 15-17.  From active shooter drills to full scale aircraft accident simulations, the IG office is at the heart of Maxwell’s base-wide emergency preparedness efforts. 
April 16, 2025
Building tomorrow's spiritual leaders today

U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Simmons, staff chaplain and course director for the Chaplain Spiritual Leadership Course, addresses the group on the beginning of an exercise walk in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, April 9, 2025. The walk focused on simulated mass casualty care and the historic legacy of
April 4, 2025
Eyes on the Sky: Air Traffic Control at Maxwell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Jarrett, 42nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, stands watch at the control tower, guiding aircraft safely in and out of the base's airspace.