Local Business Owner Donates Artifact

A local business owner donated a piece of history to the Air Force at Maxwell Air Force Base, March 8, 2016. Danny Thompson is the owner of High Caliber Gun and Pawn in Prattville, Ala., roughly 15-miles from Maxwell. When an Air University instructor visited his business, he recognized a ceremonial

Army Air Corps Sergeant returns to Gunter

Returning to the military base that he helped build, 96-year-old John Durham toured Gunter and the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Museum, March 16, 2017. In 1940, Army Air Corps Sergeant Durham was stationed at then-Maxwell Field when plans were made to convert the Montgomery Municipal Airport into a

New crew lounge ready for Maxwell air show

A new crew lounge officially opened at base operations for Maxwell Air Force Base on Feb. 24, 2017.The new space is the largest known self-help project at Maxwell, completed by the 42nd Operations Support Squadron just in time for use during the two-day air show and open house, April 8-9, 2017.“The

Maxwell's annual Prayer Breakfast

New firearm counter opens at Maxwell Base Exchange

The Maxwell Base Exchange will celebrate the grand opening of its new firearms counter, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, starting at 10 a.m.  As a part of the grand opening, cake and refreshments will be given out, as well as the raffling of two firearms. “The Maxwell Exchange is pleased to offer a variety of

Annual teen dance extends to all ages

The Family Advocacy Program will host the second annual Teen Dating Violence Awareness Dance, Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Youth Center Gym.

Thunderbirds conduct a site survey for upcoming Air Show

An F-16D Thunderbird jet arrives on Dannelly Field at the Montgomery Regional Airport, Jan. 25, 2017. As Capt. Erik Gonsalves, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot, arrived, he conducted a flight survey of Maxwell Air Force Base and the surrounding area for the upcoming Air Show in April. (U.S. Air

Maxwell honors McBride

Maxwell held a special auditorium-naming ceremony at the 42nd Air Base Wing headquarters building, Dec. 21, 2016. The auditorium was renamed honoring Special Agent (Staff Sgt.) Chester J. McBride. Additionally, the ceremony will commemorate the 1-year anniversary of Special Agent Chester J.