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  • Base triathlon challenges beginners

    The Maxwell-Gunter base community has the chance to push their bodies to the limitduring a triathlon June 10.The competition begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Air Park. There is no cost for registration, which is required by June 8 by calling 953-8241. All participants will receive T-shirts. A free

  • Conference gives families coping tools

    Parents and children are invited to learn about fitness, conflict resolution, deployment separation, coping skills and more during the healthy families conference April 30 at Maxwell Elementary School. The event will run 12:30 - 5 p.m. and will include workshops, an information fair and other

  • Make your move: TMO provides tips

    When it comes to moving and changing permanent duty stations, being prepared and making the right decisions can make the difference between a seamless move or one filled with frustration.According to the transportation management office, the months of May through August are the busiest months of the

  • Veterinary team brings TLC to pets

    The Maxwell Veterinary Treatment Facility provides preventative veterinary care to military working dogs and privately owned animals. Army Staff Sgt. Julie Hicks, the veterinary treatment facility non-commissioned officer in charge, and her team work hard to serve the base community by providing

  • Events focus on harm caused by sexual assault

    When sexual assault occurs, the pain "Hurts One, Affects All." "Every time a military member or civilian is affected, it impacts the whole mission," said LaNessa Howard, Maxwell's sexual assault response coordinator. She and her staff have organized events throughout April to raise awareness of

  • Awareness events target children, family issues

    The focus is on children in April with Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month programs. Family advocacy, the Airman and Family Readiness Center and 42nd Force Support Squadron will make this month fun and educational for the Maxwell-Gunter community.April Jones, family advocacy

  • Alabama Commanders Summit emphasizes preparedness

    Key leaders of Alabama military and civil operations met for the seventh Alabama Commanders Summit this week. The event, held at Maxwell AFB, sought to promote civil and military cooperation during state and regional disasters.Spanning three days, the summit featured presentations by key state and

  • Maxwell commissary to close for 'reset' April 10-12

    The Maxwell Commissary will close April 10 - 12 while it undergoes a "reset" as part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience."We hate to inconvenience our customers with the closure, but this is something we'll all appreciate when it's done," said store