RED HORSE team modernizes Maxwell’s training sites

Members of the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron have spent the past two weeks renovating field training sites for Maxwell AFB. The 17-Airman crew demolished tents, set up the Alaska Small Shelter Systems and installed electricity and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Lt. Col. John Blackwell,

Construction continues at Dickinson gate

908th completes combined unit inspection earns 'satisfactory' and 'excellent' ratings

More than 50 members of the 908th Airlift Wing were recognized as outstanding performers as the unit successfully completed a combined unit inspection June 20-26. The inspection, conducted by the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General's office, evaluated the unit's compliance with the

Fitness in the summer: tips to beat the heat

With summer temperatures consistently above 90-degrees accompanied with high humidity, exercising outdoors can be difficult for students and permanent party personnel stationed here.The heat and humidity poses challenges for many, especially for those who are not from the southern region. This

Czelusta takes command at SOC

Col. Mark Czelusta assumed command of the Squadron Officer College from Col. Terrance McCaffrey during a change of command ceremony held July 3 in Husband Auditorium.McCaffrey thanked his superiors for the opportunity to lead SOC. Departing from the school is bittersweet for the outgoing

Overcoming strategic thinking deficiency

The nation must use all its resources - economic, military, diplomatic and political - to shape strategy, and apply creativity to resolve global and national conflicts, said a speaker at the Air Force Judge Advocate General's School last month."What I take away from the events of the past decade, is

Snakes, rodents common summer visitors to base

Runners and residents on base are encouraged to watch out for more than just the humidity and summer sun - snakes, raccoons, opossums and even feral cats have a presence around Maxwell. "Snakes have been spotted by the base lakes, along River Road, by some buildings and base housing," said Bob

International families graduate from orientation program

International Officer School spouses had the chance to show off their native garb and celebrate during the International Family Orientation Program graduation, held July 3. Each year, IOS hosts military officers from more than 75 countries to study at Air University. The students participate in

ABW welcomes new commander

Col. Trent Edwards assumed command of the 42nd Air Base Wing Thursday during a change of command ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base. Edwards took command from Colonel Killough, who now goes to New York City as the Air Force Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.Leaving Maxwell will be

My MC2 mobile app connects Maxwell families

Maxwell service members and families have become followers of technology such as Facebook to link into the base and activities, but sometimes keeping all the different event calendars and information straight can be challenging. Recently, the Air University Public Affairs office introduced the My