News - Category 42nd ABW

Aug. 6, 2025
SOS launches new, refocused curriculum

For the last five months, Air University refocused the Squadron Officer School curriculum to address current Department of Defense priorities and debuted the new and improved course on July 31.
Aug. 1, 2025
Air University hosts Civil Air Patrol’s top cadets

Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Officer School brought 120 of the nation’s top cadets to Air University, July 18–27, for its 55th year of leadership development.
Aug. 1, 2025
Eaker Center Resilience Instructors Highlight Tools to Combat Burnout in Medical Airmen

Burnout doesn’t discriminate. That’s why the Air Force Medical Service asked two noncommissioned officers from the Eaker Center for Professional Development here, to lead a virtual panel on the topic July 24, 2025, reaching airmen across ranks and medical specialties.
July 28, 2025
Cardoza Named Crusader of the Month for July

Staff Sgt. John Cardoza, a traffic management specialist assigned to the 42d Logistics Readiness Squadron, has been named Crusader of the Month for July for his outstanding leadership and mission impact.
July 25, 2025
Maxwell Builds Bridges through Interfaith Engagement

Faith leaders from across the River Region joined Maxwell Air Force Base personnel for a day of dialogue, food and fellowship during the inaugural Interfaith Picnic hosted by the 42d Air Base Wing Chapel July 24, 2025.
July 23, 2025
Retired instructor tours ACSC after 50 years

After 50 years, retired Lt. Col. Thomas H. Howell, former Air Command and Staff College instructor, returned to Maxwell for a tour of ACSC on July 21.
July 21, 2025
Air University Press new book announcement

Air University Press new book announcement: The Commercial Lunar Economy Field Guide: A Vision for Industry on the Moon in the Next Decade edited by Michael Nayak, with perspectives from S. Pete Worden and Jay Raymond.
July 16, 2025
Black flag heat, blue-ribbon response

In a swift demonstration of readiness and leadership, the 42nd Air Base Wing Honor Guard sprang into action when an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet collapsed from apparent heat exhaustion near the hangar at approximately 4:30 p.m. on June 20, 2025.
July 15, 2025
Maxwell-Gunter Community Raises Over $25,000 for Air Force Assistance Fund

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- The Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base community demonstrated its charitable spirit during the recently concluded Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, raising an impressive $25,093.95 to support veterans and service members in need.
July 15, 2025
Barnes Center welcomes new commander

Col. Stephanie Q. Wilson took command of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education during an Assumption of Command ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 14, 2025.

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