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  • Wreath-laying ceremony marks missing warriors' remembrance

    "We will never forget" is the phrase displayed on the wreath laid on the Prisoners of War Missing in Action monument Monday morning at Maxwell's Air Park. The wreath-laying ceremony was part of National Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 16.According to the Defense Prisoner

  • CI ratings: AU 'excellent,' wing 'sat'

    After months of hard work, Maxwell celebrated the end of the Air Education and Training Command compliance inspection with noisemakers, horns and hamburgers on Monday.Cowbells, whistles and sirens filled Polifka Auditorium when the Air University learned it had earned an "excellent" rating."This is

  • ACSC ceremony marks 9/11 anniversary

    Ten years later, Air Command and Staff College leaders and students remember where they were Sept. 11, 2001. They shared their stories during a remembrance ceremony Sept. 9 at 7:46 a.m., marking the time Flight 11 hit the north tower of the World Trade Center.For many, the first reaction to the

  • After months of work, inspection begins Monday

    After months of preparation, base officials say Maxwell-Gunter is prepared for its compliance inspection, or CI, which begins Monday.Inspectors from Air Education and Training Command will review how Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing comply with Air Force instructions. Besides examining

  • IT conference emphasizes partnership

    The Air Force Information and Technology Conference, held this week at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa in Montgomery, brought together thousands of industry, defense and government attendees to exchange information on IT acquisition reform and cloud computing.The conference is where the rubber meets

  • New commander, president takes over Air University

    The change of command ceremony Aug. 12 was unique for Air University, as Lt. Gen. David Fadok became the organization's first president and 29th commander."We produce the future and must never forget how important that mission is," Fadok said after assuming command from Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, who

  • International spouses graduate from orientation program

    A colorful fashion show and children's performances wrapped up the International Family Orientation Program, or IFOP, July 8."Thank you for bringing your wives and families so we can get to know them," said Jody Savoie, an IFOP volunteer and the emcee for the spouses' graduation.The program was open

  • Fierce Four first to Cali in walking challenge

    By working as a team and pushing themselves to walk more, the Fierce Four conquered the Bama to Cali Challenge.Starting on March 14, 57 teams of four each walked 2,388 miles, the distance from Maxwell to California. The top three groups finished the race in less than three months.The Maxwell Health

  • Maxwell stages tornado relief

    Local and federal emergency agencies began arriving at Maxwell Air Force Base last week in response to the April 27 storms that ravaged the state. Maxwell is serving as an incident support base for ongoing disaster relief efforts in the northern part of the state.Col. Brian Killough, commander of

  • Joint war game takes students to the brink

    Using the theme "World on the Brink," students from five military senior-level colleges unite at Maxwell to train the way they fight. The 28th annual Joint Land, Air and Sea Strategic Exercise, or JLASS-EX, war game kicks off today at the LeMay Center's Air Force Doctrine Development and Education's