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  • Airman's Attic, thrift shop offer secondhand items

    In times of need, Airmen and their families can turn to each other for support. The Airmen's Attic and Maxwell Thrift Shop accept donations and return them to the community at little or no cost.The Airman's Attic gives free uniforms, adult and children's clothing, furniture and household items to

  • School applauds addition of middle school

    The base school is not the same old elementary school anymore. With the acceptance of middle-school students, Maxwell Elementary School is now Maxwell Elementary Middle School. The formal announcement recognizing the inclusion of grades kindergarten through eight came during an assembly on the first

  • Spouses' club opens door to new members

    Spouses' clubs aim to improve communities and build friendships among members."There is nothing like being a military spouse," said Lisa McCaffrey, president of the Maxwell-Gunter Officers' Spouses' Club, or MGOSC. "We all need friends that are in the same situation that we are in to be able to

  • Wheel safe: Course revs up motorcycle skills

    Base personnel participated in the Maxwell Safety Office's basic riders' course last week. The two-day course, a requirement for Airmen and civilian personnel who wish to operate motorcycles on base, teaches riders basic skills, including low-speed maneuverability and safety.Even though the course

  • Maxwell Boulevard work nears completion

    Construction on Maxwell Boulevard is slated for completion in late August or early September, according to Wes Nelson, the project engineer for the Maxwell Boulevard road renovation. "That is contingent on the weather and a few other factors," he said. "When you are dealing with old roadways like

  • Entrepreneurship is mission possible for military families

    In today's job market, sometimes the best job is the one self-created.For 12 years, the Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, has hosted workshops at the Maxwell Airman and Family Readiness Center to help spouses and service members start small businesses.Representatives provide guidance on

  • Attention to detail can help spouses land jobs

    Federal jobs are available, and knowing how to apply may help spouses get a paycheck."Before you apply at all, make sure you're qualified," said Kevin Myers, the employment assistance consultant for the Maxwell Airman and Family Readiness Center.Myers tells spouses to read the announcement carefully

  • Maxwell Elementary School offers grades 7-8

    Starting Aug. 5, Maxwell Elementary School will open its doors to seventh- and eighth-graders."We are in the process of putting together a dynamic middle school program right now," said Lois Rapp, superintendent of the Georgia/Alabama district. "Col. [Brian] Killough, base commander, and Melissa

  • New season on horizon - Activities amp up fitness, camaraderie

    Don't be fooled by the heat outside. Fall is right around the corner and with it comes fall intramural sports. Charles Atchley, the sports director for Maxwell, said he is excited about this year's sports, including football, ultimate frisbee, wally ball and basketball.Ultimate frisbee will kick the

  • Base Resources Help Renters

    Signing a lease and negotiating with landlords can be complicated, so the Maxwell Family Housing Office and Maxwell Legal Center are here to help."We will do everything we can to help you," said Barbie Spraggins, manager of the housing office. "We're a very hands-on housing office."The housing