Cool plants for cool months - Smart planning helps gardens grow in winter

Once the leaves fall and the cold weather hits, gardeners usually hang up their gloves and save their green thumbs for the spring, but it doesn't have to be that way, says Maxwell's horticulturist, Jane McCarthy.Part of her job is getting the base beautiful for the colder months, while also

Bring up your fitness, join Club '100'

Maxwell Air Base recognizes Airmen who earn a perfect score of 100 on their annual physical fitness assessment. These Airmen have improved their score from their last physical training test in order to get into Maxwell's Club 100, or have had a score of 100 previously.Name: Maj. Richard YountsUnit:

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In case of emergency - Multiple means of notification

In emergency situations, the Air Education and Training Command aims to use the latest technology to reach base personnel through multiple means as quickly as possible. The AtHoc Emergency Mass Notification System allows command posts to notify the installation of weather warnings and dangerous

Raising awareness about domestic violence

When punches are thrown, feelings are bruised and the family is crushed, violence within the home becomes a sobering subject. Domestic violence has the power to seep into any household within the Maxwell community, according to Maxwell's Family Advocacy Officer Beverly Lesyea.Family advocacy, which

Bring up your fitness, join Club '100'

Starting this month, Maxwell Air Base will recognize Airmen who earn a perfect score of 100 on their annual physical fitness assessment. These Airmen have improved their score from their last physical training test in order to get into Maxwell's Club 100, or have had a score of 100 previously.Name:

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Military spouses tackle SOS Project X

Several spouses of officers in Squadron Officer School Class 12E gained a first-hand experience of SOS Sept. 19 at one of the most challenging tasks the students will face while at the school: Project X.The 12 spouses, joined by Susan Czelusta, wife of Squadron Officer College Commander Col. Mark

Wilderness Park gives options for autumn hiking

Editor's Note - This is part two of a three part series.October kicks off the start of cooler temperatures and brings the pinnacle of hiking season in the south along with it.The hot and humid summer seems to be in Alabama's rearview mirror, accompanied by more favorable temperatures for outdoor

Strength for Spouses - A red carpet night for 42nd ABW

To help spouses develop resiliency, key spouse mentors designed a new program and presented it to the community Sept. 28 during a red-carpet event at the Maxwell Club.Leaders and families learned about the Strength for Spouses program, which features a video, resiliency quiz and resources to help