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  • The Great Escape: setting the record straight

    A memorial ceremony took place to commemorate the “Great Escape” of World War II near Ramstein AB, Germany on July 1, 2017. The memorial honored Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Roger Bushell and French Air Force 2nd Lt. Bernard Scheidhauer, the two escapees executed near Ramstein in March 1944.

  • Military working dog passes, another to retire on Maxwell

    What would have been a joint retirement ceremony for two of the 42nd Air Base Wing’s military working dogs, will now include one retirement and one memorial. MWD Sam will trade his spot in the 42nd Security Forces Squadron kennel for the home life after serving three years at Maxwell Air Force Base.

  • Air University historian receives Air Force level historical studies award

    Dr. Robert Kane, Air University historian, was awarded the Frank Futrell Excellence in Historical Studies Award 2017 Air Education and Training Command, by Air University Commander Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast during a small ceremony at the Air University Headquarters building. During the ceremony,

  • Maxwell Club focuses on making Airmen of all ranks feel welcome

    The Maxwell Club is changing its focus to create a comfortable environment for all Airmen, of any rank, to enjoy.As a part of that initiative, club managers are giving units from Maxwell and Gunter Annex an opportunity to personalize their own ceiling tiles in an area known as The Pit. “The sign in

  • Motorcycle riders get new perspective with beer goggles and tricycles

    Airmen and Department of Defense civilian motorcyclists gathered to attend Maxwell’s annual Motorcycle Safety Day Thursday. The focus behind Motorcycle Safety Day was to include riders of all skill levels to come together and learn how to become safer and better riders. At the event, riders could

  • Airmen Develop App for Future Airshows

    Maxwell had a successful Air Show and Open House last month, but the work isn’t over for a team of app developers that helped with the event. The Maxwell Air Show app was available for iOS and Android devices, and thousands of attendees, spectators, and coordinators benefitted from its development.

  • Japanese Broadcasting crew travels back to Maxwell for second documentary

    A news crew member from the Nippon Hoso Kyokia (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) films Air University Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., June 15, 2017. The film will be used for an upcoming documentary about the Air Corps Tactical School, which was located at Maxwell from 1931 to 1942 and