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  • RAF, French pilots trained at Maxwell

    Across the United States on Monday, Americans will host solemn ceremonies to honor millions of men and women who have served in the American armed forces and sacrificed much in defending this country and freedom-loving people across the globe. In Montgomery, Veterans Day takes on additional meaning.

  • Maxwell supports AF 20/20 plan

    Last fiscal year, the 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron demolished 11 buildings on base as part of the base revitalization program supporting the Air Force Civil Engineer's "20/20 by 2020" program.The program seeks to offset a 20 percent funding reduction for installation support activities by reducing

  • Every dog or cat has his month

    (Editor's note: This article is written from a dog's perspective to emphasize the importance of animal care and safety.)I just learned October is National Pet Safety Awareness Month. I wonder if this is why people dress up funny at the end of the month. It must be.I wish I could eat the sweet

  • Moroccan officer following in his father's footsteps

    Walking the halls of International Officer School, Capt. Nabil Saihi appears to have stepped back in time, as he scans the walls for a photograph of his father.Following in past footsteps, Saihi, an officer in the Royal Moroccan Air Force, is attending IOS and then Squadron Officer School at

  • Holm Center leader credits CAP, JROTC for AF career

    There comes a time in everyone's life when they must choose a route that will prove most beneficial to their pursuit of happiness. Trade school, four-year college or immediate entry into the work force are common avenues. However, others sometimes look toward the sky for inspiration, outlining their

  • Airman makes a splash while giving back to community

    Military members find many ways to be involved in their communities--some volunteer to clean schools, build homes or visit elderly veterans, while others might use life experiences to mentor youth.In 2011, Lance Thornton, then a Buffalo (N.Y.) State College student-athlete, hung up his goggles and

  • HAWC classes improve Airmen’s health, lives

    Helping Airmen make healthier choices, the Better Body Better Life classes at Maxwell's Health and Wellness Center are aiding Airmen in losing unwanted weight after the program's initial launch in March.Designed by the Air Force Medical Operations Agency, the discussion-based, three-part class

  • Clubs support Airmen’s spouses

    Spouses at Maxwell are offering a Southern welcome this month to new officer and enlisted spouses making Montgomery their home.Both the Maxwell-Gunter Officers' Spouses' Club and the Maxwell-Gunter Enlisted Spouses Club are reaching out to new and seasoned husbands and wives of Air Force members to

  • IDS helps families stay strong through illnesses, struggles

    Nine pills in one hand, a glass of pop in the other, she was on the verge of swallowing death.Screams from her husband stopped LaTonya Lewis from committing suicide. Military OneSource and months of therapy helped heal the aftermath.Stronger now to cope with the illnesses that almost cost her her