Airman’s Attic needs volunteers

The Maxwell-Gunter Airman's Attic, which provides clothing and household items to enlisted Airmen E-6 and below, needs volunteers.Airman's Attic assists about 250 families a month. Besides the satisfaction of helping fellow Airmen, there are many benefits to volunteering at the Airman's Attic. "The

Maxwell Airman comes to aid of heart attack victim

Tech. Sgt. James Harrell Jr. was on his way home from here after a shift with the 81st Security Forces Squadron about 5:15 a.m. March 26. As he traveled west on Pass Road, he turned south onto Rodenberg Avenue -- not his normal route home to Gulfport, Miss."I can't explain it ... I just decided to

Golden Knights recognize local heroes

Like so many lemmings, one skydiver after another leapt out the door of an airplane March 26 over Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.Rather than a haphazard attempt at follow-the-leader, these highly trained Army personnel are the Golden Knights, renowned for their ability to fall with precision at 120

Thunder Over Alabama photo gallery online now

An air show photo gallery is now available for users of the Maxwell Air Force Base Web site.Visitors interested in high-resolution photos can visit http://www.maxwell.af.mil/photos/mediagallery.asp?galleryID=6198 to view and download images taken during the two-day Thunder Over Alabama air show

Thunder Over Alabama begins at Maxwell

Teacher flies as 'Hometown Hero' with Thunderbirds

A long-time Montgomery teacher headed into the clouds with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds here March 25, two days before the base's air show.Dr. Michael Gross, assistant professor of Physical Education and Exercise Science at Auburn Montgomery, was recognized as a "Hometown Hero" with a flight in

Single Airman Working Group opens support structure discussion

Air Force officials here established the Single Airman Working Group to evaluate and develop morale and support programs for its members as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.Officer and enlisted single Airmen representatives from each major command and subject-matter experts from several

Top spouse shares lessons learned

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie helped inaugurate the first Wing Commander Spouses' Seminar by addressing spouses of newly appointed wing and vice wing commanders on March 2.The purpose of the new course at the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development at

P-40E, 'supercar' feature statics at open house

The P-40, developed from the P-36, was America's foremost fighter in service when World War II began.P-40s engaged Japanese aircraft during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the invasion of the Philippines in December 1941. They also were flown in China early in 1942 by the famed Flying Tigers and in

Youngsters, parents find fun at play group

"Look at you, gold-medal winner on top of the podium!" one proud parent exclaimed as one of her infant's new little friends climbed to the top of a foam obstacle. An assortment of colorful toys assembled on a safety mat provided a variety of entertainment possibilities for little ones in diverse of