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  • Vietnam pilot, former POW selected as 2016 Holm Center Distinguished Alumni

    The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps inducted retired Lt. Col. William R. Schwertfeger into the Distinguished Alumni program, July 22, 2016, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Schwertfeger was selected for this honor for his contribution to the Air Force ROTC mission and for his dedication to

  • Air Force JROTC partners up with AFA for StellarXplorer competition

    The Air Force Association is striving to increase participation in their third annual StellarXplorers competition this tear by teaming up with the Air Force Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps headquarters. The new partnership will introduce the event to almost four times as many students

  • Growing popularity of unmanned aircraft increases FAA’s regulations

    With the holidays around the corner and gifts piling high under the Christmas tree, kids will be eager to go out to play with their new toys come December 25. However, there is one popular gift item that should not be treated as a toy.This year The Consumer Electronic Association believes that 2015

  • A call to action during Days of Remembrance

    When evil begins to shake the foundation of a civilization, it is up to the people to notice the warning signs and then to take action.In memory of those who took action and the loss of 6 million Jewish lives at the hands of the Nazi regime, the 42nd Air Base Wing held its annual Days of Remembrance

  • Contractor recognized with medal for ultimate sacrifice

    Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly, commander of the U.S. Southern Command, presented the Defense of Freedom Medal to the family of Thomas Janis, a U.S. defense contractor killed in 2003 by narcoterrorists in Columbia, during a posthumous award ceremony March 27 at the Air War College."I did not know

  • Maxwell hosts National Drug Take-Back Day April 27

    The 42nd Security Forces Squadron and the 42nd Medical Group Pharmacy will participate in National Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27 at the Maxwell Base Exchange. Anyone with base access can bring all old, expired, unused and unwanted medications for disposal. The service is free and

  • Maxwell children discourage tobacco use by 'kicking butts'

    The children and teenagers at the Maxwell Youth Center decided to fight back against tobacco products by participating in the 18th annual nationwide Kick Butts Day March 22.Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use. In addition, the