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  • 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. 

  • 42 ABW Hosts State of the Base Ceremony, Inducts New Honorary Commanders

    Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex showcased its continued dedication to national defense and forging stronger ties with the local community during its inaugural State of the Base address held today. U.S. Air Force Col. Shamekia Toliver, 42d Air Base Wing commander, delivered the address to local

  • 42nd MDG installs first high output automated robot

    The 42nd Medical Group installed its first high output, automated robot at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama in March 2025. The machine can fill, label, and cap the prescriptions as well as hold around 155 different types of medications.

  • 703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

    The 908th Flying Training Wing's aircrew members continue earning proficiency in the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter while preparing for the wing's new mission as the formal training unit for the U.S. Air Force's newest rotary wing aircraft. The Grey Wolf is slated to replace the UH-1N Huey.

  • 908th SERE specialist teaches Water Survival

    908th Flying Training Wing Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape augmentees learn how to use a dunker chair, and a Helicopter Emergency Egress Device System bottle during a water survival training event taught by 908th Operations Support Squadron, SERE Specialist, Tech. Sgt. Jesse Liethen, at

  • Crusader of the month: A1C Ethan Conde

    MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala--- An Airman was recognized as Crusader of the Month due to his commitment, leadership and performance here. This recognition highlights Airman 1st Class Ethan Conde, 42nd Communication Squadron client system technician, and his consistent commitment to excellence. From

  • Strengthening the spirit for global readiness

    The Basic Chaplain Course, a month-long training program at the Air Force Chaplain Corps College here, is now placing a greater emphasis on global readiness. This updated training is led by U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas West, Air Force Chaplain Corps College staff chaplain, the course is from January