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May 9, 2018
Maxwell Airman contributes to saving a life during New Horizons 2018

You won’t have to look hard to find numerous accounts of heroes who stated their mind went blank during stressful situations and their bringing a person to fall back solely on the training they received whether it be a first-responder, lifeguard or, in this case, U.S. military members. The day of
May 8, 2018
AFCLC language experts travel with Air War College students to Romania, Moldova

The temperature was a bitter 16 degrees, ice coated the roads, and snow had just begun to fall when Dr. Tricia Fogarty and Air War College students arrived in Romania back in February. “We were not sure how the weather would affect our plans,” she said, “but we made the most of this unique
May 2, 2018
AU honors international alumni

Air University’s International Honor Roll program recognized 12 international officer graduates who have attained a prominent position in their home country, April 20, 2018, at the Maxwell Club here.
April 25, 2018
Air Force ROTC commissions Navajo Nation member

One of the Air Force’s newest members to its officer corps is continuing the Navajo Nation’s proud heritage of military service. Arizona native and Navajo Nation member Jonathan Witherspoon commissioned as a second lieutenant from Air Force ROTC Detachment 027 at Northern Arizona University, March
April 24, 2018
Maxwell Chaplains host National Prayer Breakfast

The Maxwell chaplains invited the base community to share food and prayer during the annual National Prayer Breakfast hosted at the Maxwell Club April 18, 2018. The base event is an extension of the National Prayer Breakfast that has been held in Washington D.C., annually since 1953. During the
April 19, 2018
42nd FSS is a finalist for Air Force award

The 42nd Force Support Squadron has been chosen as one of the finalists for the title of the best large installation level FSS for 2017. The 42nd FSS is head-to-head with the 18th FSS, assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for the Air Force Curtis E. LeMay Award. The Air Force Curtis E. LeMay Award
April 13, 2018
ACSC’s MDOS: An inside look into one of the DOD’s most innovative courses

Air University’s Air Command and Staff College was recently announced as one of five winners of the 2017 Innovation Challenge during the Air Education and Training Command’s Senior Leader Conference March 21, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.ACSC’s Multi-Domain Operational Strategist
April 13, 2018
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, Month of the Military Child

April is Child Abuse and Prevention Month. The Maxwell Family Advocacy Program is hosting events to bring awareness to child abuse and the resources available on base. “It’s important because child abuse has not gone away,” said Dr. April Jones, base Family Advocacy Program Outreach Manager. “We
April 13, 2018
Maxwell kicks-off Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention Month

Leadership from Maxwell and the River Region joined together here April 3, 2018, to reinforce the message that sexual assault is not tolerated in any community. Since 2001, April has been designated as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and the first Tuesday of the month, is the “National
April 13, 2018
Everyone reminded “If You See Something, Say Something” about suspicious behavior

Have you ever been on base and noticed something that just didn’t look right, but didn’t know quite what to do? In an effort to highlight the importance of reporting suspicious behavior, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and security forces officials across the Air Force are urging all

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