AU hosts National Security Forum

The National Security Forum will draw an expected 115 civilians to Maxwell-Gunter from across the nation starting Monday. Hosted by the Air University's Air War College and  sponsored by the secretary of the Air Force, the weeklong forum is designed to familiarize members of the private sector with

Survivor shares Holocaust story

Max Herzel said he feels strongly about speaking to the public, especially children, about the Holocaust. "I feel a responsibility to educate the public and children about the lives that perished during that time." He said he believes it is imperative to maintain the evidence of the Nazi atrocities

Spouses: You are not alone

My heart is heavy on this spouse appreciation day.I heard some sad news on one of the military spouse blogs, spousebuzz.com. A contributor named Jessica was so overwhelmed by being an Army wife that she tried to take her own life. Her husband's post-traumatic stress disorder was too much for her to

Maxwell stages tornado relief

Local and federal emergency agencies began arriving at Maxwell Air Force Base last week in response to the April 27 storms that ravaged the state. Maxwell is serving as an incident support base for ongoing disaster relief efforts in the northern part of the state.Col. Brian Killough, commander of

Lake Martin recreational area severely damaged

Though a tornado caused severe damage to the Air Force recreational facility at Lake Martin April 27, no people were injured in its wake."The first thing we did was take a head count and make sure all the people were accounted for," said Doug Hooks, the Lake Martin recreation area manager. Twelve

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

Hard days: Advice to leaders suffering from emotional wounds

My Mind's FearOnce, my warrior's heart knew no fear,Leading men at the tip of the spear,Our mission was to fight, for all that was right, good, and dear,I now stand alone; comrades and buddies no longer near,Fighting with memories that will not die,When the phantoms return, my mind cries,But one

Earth Day event nurtures environmental ideas

Going green can be easy and fun in Alabama. Local agencies discussed local environmental efforts Tuesday during an Earth Day exhibition at the Maxwell commissary.The Alabama Master Gardener Program shares knowledge on all areas of planting, including bugs and fertilizer. "We talk about anything and

Center encourages youth to camp it up this summer

The Maxwell youth center has plenty of opportunities for children and young adults to get outside and play this summer. The center is putting on several camps and promises to have something for everyone.The staff will host a British soccer camp, sideline sports camp and archery camp. Each of these

Photos of Tornado Response