Lewis joins Team Maxwell as community support coordinator

Created as a means to bolster resiliency for Airmen and their families, the new community support coordinator will be working to provide strength and support for Maxwell. The purpose of the community support coordinator is to provide a full-time focal point liaison to integrate resiliency and

Changes in TAP are helping Airmen adjust to civilian life

According to military.com, about 15 percent, or 180,000, of service members choose to retire or separate from the military each year. With the current national unemployment rate at 7.8 percent, some veterans might find it difficult to land a civilian job.To help service members ease their way back

International Officer Spotlight - Lt. Col. Mohamed Ahmed Saleh

 Lt. Col. Mohamed Ahmed SalehSquadron commander of the detached F-16 squadron in the Egyptian Air ForceCurrently attending Air Command and Staff CollegeGive a brief description of your military career.I joined the Egyptian Air Academy in 1989 and graduated as a second lieutenant in 1993. I have

Tax center provides free service, needs volunteers

The Maxwell Tax Center along with its team of volunteers is doing its part to help take the confusion out of filing 2012 tax returns through offering a free tax service.The tax center will be available to military members and their family members, although others could be included depending on the

Quality of life is focus of clinic program

Created as a means to improve health care for patients, the Behavioral Health Optimization Program, known as BHOP, is a set of programs and procedures to help aid with the adjustments of military life.BHOP offers help with concerns beyond physical ailments, focusing more on mental health awareness,

Givhan assumes command of LeMay Center

Major Gen. Walter Givhan came home last week as he assumed command of the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education during a ceremony Jan. 4. Givhan succeeded Maj. Gen. Thomas Andersen, who retired. Moving in to a position that is dual-hatted, Givhan also assumes duties as the

Looking ahead in 2013 - Edwards focuses on mission readiness

Looking back on 2012, Col. Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, can't be happier with his Airmen and hopes to continue that trend of excellence in 2013."I'll tell you we've had a fantastic 2012, and we'll continue to focus on leadership, partnership, Airmen and family, and really focus on

Distance learning an AU priority

As the new year unfolds, technological advancements combined with traditional learning methods are continuing to be applied at Maxwell, which will assist in the advancement of Airmen education.Emerging technologies permit Maxwell the ability to utilize new software in a way that can speed the

Construction at Maxwell gates

Maxwell exceeds its 2012 CFC goal

Raising more than $560,000 for charitable organizations, Maxwell has once again proven the depth of its heart, by not only reaching its Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign goal to provide services to children, the homeless, natural disaster areas and the environment, but exceeding it as well.