Glenn Miller concert returns to Maxwell and Montgomery

The Christmas season is upon us again which means the annual Glenn Miller Christmas concert is almost here. The “Airmen of Note” of the United Stated Air Force Band are scheduled to perform at the Davis Theater on the Troy University Montgomery campus, Dec. 13, beginning at 7 p.m. In December of

Maxwell garners top air show award for 2017

Maxwell Air Force Base’s 2017 air show was recognized as being the best-of-the-best by the International Council of Air Shows recently.Maxwell AFB received the Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award in front of nearly 1,000 top air show industry professionals attending the Chairman’s Banquet

Maxwell sets aside Dec. 7 to honor military retirees

Military retirees living in and around the Montgomery area can learn a bit more about the River Region by attending this year’s Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at the Maxwell Honor Guard Hangar, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.This year’s theme of “Live Local” reflects the idea that there is a lot to

Maxwell dedicates courtroom to former POW, SJA

The 42nd Air Base Wing renamed its courtroom in honor of a former prisoner of war, retired staff judge advocate and frequent speaker at Air University schools at a dedication ceremony held Oct. 25, 2017.Retired Col. Henry “Hank” Fowler was on hand to formally dedicate The Fowler Courtroom, located

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.

Civil Air Patrol marks 50 years at Maxwell

Fifty years ago this past July 6, Civil Air Patrol officially dedicated its new home at Maxwell Air Force Base. In a ceremony held in front of the old base hospital, CAP National Headquarters was dedicated on July 6, 1967, as Maxwell and Montgomery city officials welcomed some 128 officers, Airmen

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

AU hosts annual Senior Enlisted Leadership Summit

Air Force enlisted leaders gathered at Air University’s Senior Non Commissioned Officer Academy to discuss current issues impacting the Air Force during the Senior Enlisted Leadership Summit, April 18 – 21, 2017.Approximately 350 combatant command, major command and state command chiefs, career

Air Force Officer ends career by ushering in new wave of Air Force leaders

Air University cyber team places in Geneva competition

   A team of Air University cyber students placed second in the European leg of the 2017 “Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge” competition co-hosted by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy and the Atlantic Council. Team “Keep Calm and Cyber On” was pitted against 23 teams from Europe, Asia and North