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May 11, 2020
Virtually There: Barnes Center graduates first virtual class

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Air University’s Barnes Center will graduate Class 20E, the first virtual in residence class of the Enlisted Professional Military Enlisted Instructor Course, May13th.The virtual graduation will include a guest speaker and having every student's name called. This will
May 1, 2020
Maxwell-Gunter moves toward re-opening some operations next week

The Maxwell-Gunter Force Support Squadron (FSS) will begin re-opening certain operations starting May 4, 2020.The Force Support Squadron is taking a phased approach in re-opening operations following DoD, state, regional and local guidance.“We are taking special precautions to protect the
May 1, 2020
Maxwell AFB Elementary Middle School Will Continue With Digital Learning Until the End of the School Year

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Region in direct and close coordination with Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, leadership has made the decision to continue with digital teaching and learning and keep school buildings closed to students for the remainder of the 2019/2020
May 1, 2020
Maxwell/Gunter Public Health Emergency Extended

Col. Patrick Carley, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, extended the Public Health Emergency for Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex.Maxwell-Gunter remains at Health Protection Condition Charlie (HPCON-C) per alignment with DoD direction.“While we have seen a stabilizing number of cases in Alabama,
April 22, 2020
Air University advanced education continues from dens, living rooms

It’s been more than a month since Air University’s degree-granting schools had to abruptly close their doors and move to virtual teaching because the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant physical distancing and other stringent health and safety measures significantly altered daily life.In mid-March,
April 20, 2020
Dependent IDs will remain valid through expiration dates during COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 42nd Military Personnel Flight is following DoD guidance to allow dependent identification cards to remain valid through their expiration dates, through September 30, 2020. According to the Memorandum for Chief Management Office of the Department of Defense, the DoD
April 17, 2020
Maxwell-Gunter entry gates move to 100% ID check

In compliance with recent Department of Defense guidance, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex will implement 100 percent ID checks effective April 20, 2020.Only those with valid entry credentials will be permitted on the installation and all visitors must obtain a visitor pass before entering
April 14, 2020
AFIT using 3D printing to develop N95 face shields

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Institute of Technology’s additive manufacturing laboratory has been printing face shield prototypes for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center to extend the longevity of N95 masks. The 88th Medical Group at Wright-Patterson AFB is