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May 17, 2021
Air University hosts key civic leaders for Air War College’s National Security Forum

Air University hosted over 70 civic leaders from around the country during the 67th National Security Forum, May 11-13 2021, at Maxwell AFB, Alabama.
May 14, 2021
25th APS hones air drop capabilities during Auburn Tide

The 25th Aerial Port Squadron took part in a series of tactical air drops here over the course of a tactical flying week in late March.These drops were part of the larger exercise named Auburn Tide, a wing-wide demonstration of pre-deployment readiness aimed at sharpening the skills of 908th Airmen
April 12, 2021
Football game flyover symbolizes partnership, promise

The rains ceased and the clouds abated just enough, and just in time, for a 908th Airlift Wing C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft to appear above the crowd at Alabama State University football stadium Saturday, April 10.
March 31, 2021
Just Do Right — How a Maxwell Air Force Base Lieutenant and future Supreme Court Justice equalized pay for the Armed Forces.

Just Do Right. That is exactly what Lieutenant Sharron Frontiero, now Sharron Cohen, did in 1970. As a physical therapist assigned to Maxwell Air Force Base, she refused to accept that the United States Air Force would not extend married female Airmen the same spousal benefits as married male
March 25, 2021
CMSSF visits Maxwell to meet with Guardians

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman addressed topics ranging from diversity and inclusion to policy and direction of the Space Force for its second year of activation. He encouraged Guardians to be innovative and avoid discomfort in pursuit of growth.
March 17, 2021
Alabama establishes program to recognize military-friendly K-12 schools

Last month, Alabama was the 13th state to pass legislation establishing a Purple Star Schools Program and Committee. According to the resolution, the program will recognize public K-12 schools that are especially committed to the successful transition and support of military students and their
March 1, 2021
The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education tills ground for new CSAF

The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education is launching some of the largest doctrine changes in recent memory to support the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s mandate to “accelerate change or lose.” The LeMay Center Commander is the Air Force principal agent for Air Force
Feb. 17, 2021
First female Muslim chaplain graduates from Air Force Chaplain Corps College

The graduation ceremony for BCC Class 21A was a historic event as the Air Force aims to foster a more diverse and inclusive service
Feb. 17, 2021
Maxwell AFB medical logistics flight oversees COVID-19 vaccine

The Medical Logistics Flight is responsible for the receipt and storage of the vaccine, in addition to monitoring and reporting usage. They are also responsible for ordering the vaccine and purchasing consumable supplies, like masks and gloves, to support the point of dispensing, or POD.
Feb. 5, 2021
Maxwell civilian defender reflects on career

Morris Barnes, 42nd Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, has nearly 40 years of experience in law enforcement. In his job, Barnes supervises both military and civilian defenders. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1983 as a security forces defender, the career he had always aspired to pursue.

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