Class teaches self-defense moves, mentality

Getting home safely seems simple enough, but it's sometimes taken for granted, according to Debbie Robison, the new self-defense instructor at Maxwell.Her six-week program will teach students age 8 and older basic defense against rape, carjacking, chokes and attacks.Robison, 54, who is a

Making a difference: FWP award ceremony recognizes women in the workplace

To show recognition for a job well done, the Federal Women's Program distributed distinguished service awards during its luncheon at the Maxwell Club on Aug. 23. The annual awards were created to recognize the achievements of employees and supervisors for their support of the FWP and the principles

Ivey offers Alabama military's voice in D.C.

Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey, presiding officer over the Alabama State Senate, expressed her support of Alabama military bases at the Air Force Association's annual Community Partnership Day luncheon Aug. 22 at the Maxwell Club. The luncheon brought together camo and suits as businesses, non-profit

Lovell shares Apollo 13 story with students

Apollo 13 Navy Capt. Jim Lovell launched Air War College students Aug. 24 into his famous space mission where leadership qualities of stewardship and prioritization made the difference between mission failure and survival.During his mission aboard Apollo 13 in April 1970, Lovell led his team safely

Maxwell honor guard relies on units in order to focus on mission

The Maxwell Honor Guard is on the road most days of the year providing honors for fallen service members in the Southeast. During a four-month rotation, it is common for honor guard members to spend many Saturdays in service dress. With a small team of often-junior Airmen, this alone requires

Maxwell Leadership starts the Flu Vaccine process

Maxwell, FEMA prepare relief supplies for Tropical Storm Isaac

As residents along the Gulf Coast of the United States prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac, Airmen and representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are busy setting up an emergency staging site on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Beginning Saturday, more than 120 semi-trucks filled with

Maxwell prepares for Isaac - Tips and Tricks to weather the storm

According to the latest press release (10:00 a.m., Aug. 27) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admimistration, a hurricane advisory has been placed on the areas east of Morgan City, La.  to Destin, Fla.Maxwell Air Force base and Gunter Annex is expected to see some of this storm, albeit a

AWC student saves child's life

What began as an evening of studying Clausewitz for one Air War College student, ended in saving a 4-year-old child from a near-drowning incident. Alva Pace, AWC student, was winding down his day Aug. 7 at his off-base apartment reading for class when he took a study break and went on a walk

Officials reviewing child supervision policies

 Maxwell will soon incorporate curfew times into its child supervision policies, which are currently under review by several different departments.Col. Joseph Milner, commander of the 42nd Mission Support Group, reveals the mindset behind the current policies and the importance it has for base