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Dec. 20, 2024
Air Staff Development Course Team Assists Newly Formed Air Task Forces

In an effort to modernize and enhance operational effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force has shifted its structural strategy, leading to the establishment of Air Task Forces.
Dec. 20, 2024
Diamond Sharp Award: The actions behind caring for others

There are few who rise above their peers but even fewer who give their own personal time to support their wingmen. Senior Airman Julian Elson, Air War College executive services admin, just so happens to do both. 
Dec. 20, 2024
Beyond the badge: First civilian defender graduates ALS

Whitney Motley, 42nd Security Forces Squadron police officer, recently became the first security forces civilian to graduate from Airman Leadership School on Dec. 5, 2024.
Dec. 20, 2024
Training for the future fight: 42 MDG Airman guides new SFWTIC course to success

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Tatum, 42nd Medical Group pharmacy flight chief, attended the beta test for the Security Forces Center’s Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 8-16. The SFWTIC has undergone multiple revisions and moved to
Dec. 27, 2024
Air Force Accessions Center early wins pave the way for FY25 success

Personnel at the Air Force Accessions Center demonstrated their ability to adapt quickly to evolving accession requirements, resulting in dozens of highly qualified cadets being notified of a pilot career field selection.
Dec. 30, 2024
December Doctrine Paragon: Counterland Air Interdiction

This month, the Lemay Center highlights the “Misty” fast forward air controllers (FACs) and their role in counterland air interdiction during Vietnam.
Jan. 7, 2025
Empowering mothers and serving justice

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.— Passion and love for technology and networking led U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Renna Brakefield, Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Judge Advocate General's School paralegal instructor, to enlist in 2012 and chose her career in basic training. “I was allowed to read each
Jan. 7, 2025
Base Access Information

Welcome to Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex! Effective May 7, 2025, all visitors must present a REAL ID compliant credential to be issued a pass! Key Information: All vehicle operators must present a valid credential at entry. Expect possible delays during peak hours; plan accordingly.
Jan. 8, 2025
Safety first: A face behind airfield management

From starting out at a chicken plant to managing airfields and overseeing critical safety operations, the journey of Contina Harmon, 42nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management specialist, is a testament to hard work, leadership and the power of mentorship.
Jan. 9, 2025
Delayed Reporting Authorized for Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex

Due to anticipated winter weather conditions in the surrounding area, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex will have a 10 am delayed reporting time on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

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