April 24, 2024 Maxwell AFB Operational Support Team Opens Centralized Training Center The Operational Support Team at the 42nd Air Base Wing announced in early April that it had not only met its goal of becoming fully operational, but has also opened a new centralized resiliency center.
April 23, 2024 Maxwell AFB hosts groundbreaking STEM day In conjunction with the 2024 Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show, Maxwell AFB showcased its inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day event on April 5, 2024, drawing over 3,000 enthusiastic students from across Alabama.
Jan. 12, 2024 What Leader Attributes Are the Most Important? A leader's principal objective is to inspire those who choose to follow, to become the best version of themselves. Leaders show them their potential, yet they can only see it once the leader demonstrates their faith in them to achieve it!
Dec. 14, 2023 New Royal Thai Air Force leader visits Air University for first time The leader of the Royal Thai Air Force paid a visit to the U.S. Air Force’s home of airpower education, Dec. 12, 2023, to learn more about its officer and enlisted academic courses, the recognition program for its distinguished international military alumni and the capabilities of its wargaming
Nov. 13, 2023 Maxwell Air Force Base's Operational Support Team intervenes in training injury Capt. Ben Schmitt, a physical therapist with the 42nd Air Base Wing's Operational Support Team, was embedded with the 42nd Security Forces Squadron when an Airman suffered a shoulder dislocation during training on his first day in July. Schmitt promptly addressed the injury, averting additional
Oct. 20, 2023 Masters of the Air creators highlight Maxwell, AU impact on WWII bombing strategy The creators of the upcoming television series Masters of the Air were at Maxwell, Oct. 17, 2023, to discuss the base and Air University’s pivotal roles in the development of the strategic bombing doctrine employed during WWII depicted in the multi-episode program.
Oct. 20, 2023 19th Air Force and Maxwell AFB offer Cadets and Students a Glimpse into Airpower 19th Air Force, Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing teamed up to provide an aviation and military focused experience to local high school and college students, Oct. 12, 2023.
Oct. 18, 2023 Air University hosts 19th Air Force Educational Fly-In Air University hosted a remarkable education driven fly-in and commander’s call for the 19th Air Force, Oct. 11-14, 2023