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  • Civil Air Patrol commanders in Alabama

    Fifteen commanders from across Civil Air Patrol will hone their leadership skills starting today in the Wing Commanders College at CAP National Headquarters. The intense, graduate-level course, which runs through Thursday, will prepare the participants — one region commander and 14 wing commanders —

  • Air University Airman returns from deployment

    Tech. Sgt. Brianna Oberg embraces her co-worker, Candace Akerson, after returning from a deployment, Oct. 28, 2016. Air University Headquarters planned a welcoming party at the airport, gathering 16 Airmen to see their returned office member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William

  • Maxwell fire fighters save life

    Extensive training paid off for a team of Maxwell fire fighters and one lucky gentleman here on base recently. Maxwell fire fighters responded and administered CPR Sept. 23, to a Maxwell Motor Pool employee after they received a call for help.The incident began when someone ran the short distance

  • Growing popularity of unmanned aircraft increases FAA’s regulations

    With the holidays around the corner and gifts piling high under the Christmas tree, kids will be eager to go out to play with their new toys come December 25. However, there is one popular gift item that should not be treated as a toy.This year The Consumer Electronic Association believes that 2015

  • A call to action during Days of Remembrance

    When evil begins to shake the foundation of a civilization, it is up to the people to notice the warning signs and then to take action.In memory of those who took action and the loss of 6 million Jewish lives at the hands of the Nazi regime, the 42nd Air Base Wing held its annual Days of Remembrance

  • Contractor recognized with medal for ultimate sacrifice

    Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly, commander of the U.S. Southern Command, presented the Defense of Freedom Medal to the family of Thomas Janis, a U.S. defense contractor killed in 2003 by narcoterrorists in Columbia, during a posthumous award ceremony March 27 at the Air War College."I did not know