Maxwell AFB supports 58th Aviation Regiment transition to a new theater

Maxwell’s Jerome Jackson earns 2024 Outstanding Contract Data Specialist Award for Air Education and Training Command

Jerome Jackson, 42nd Contracting Squadron procurement technician, earned the 2024 Outstanding Data Specialist Award for Air Education and Training Command. With over 37 years of service, Jackson’s work has a significant impact on operations worth millions of dollars.

42nd Air Base Wing Sports Day

A Story of Gifts and Gratitude

Senior Airman Leslie Gabriel, 42nd Health Care Operations Squadron uniformed business office manager talks about her family's experience with Operation Christmas Drop at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama June 25, 2024. Operation Christmas Drop is an annual humanitarian mission that delivers essential

42nd Air Base Wing Crusaders

The term "Crusader" holds deep historical significance within the 42nd Air Base Wing. During their deployment on the Free French Island of New Caledonia in 1943, the Airmen of the 42nd Bomb Group were bestowed with the nickname "Crusaders" by their French allies. Embracing this title, the unit

Air University hosts 'Masters of the Air' final episodes screening, WWII families

"Masters of the Air" is a TV series exploring World War II strategic bombing doctrine, with Maxwell Air Force Base and Air University playing pivotal roles.

Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex introduce River Region students to installation, STEM opportunities

So far this year, the wing has organized ten school activities or events, including base tours, motivational talks, essay competitions, career-shadowing opportunities, and high school graduation recognition.

Maxwell medics train with Army National Guard, broaden knowledge, skillset

During the training, the group’s Airmen traversed four stations: palate building, self-aid buddy care and two versions of escorting a casualty onto a Humvee or helicopter

Operation Welcome Home wall arrival photos

The 42nd Air Base Wing coordinated a motorcycle ride to escort the Traveling American Veterans Wall March 12, 2023, from Prattville, Ala., to Maxwell Air Force Base. 

AETC command team visits Maxwell

Robinson started the visit with a mission overview briefing and discussion of the 42nd’s priorities and opportunities.“When we’re making these decisions about the base infrastructure and resources, we need to focus on getting it right not just for next year, but for those who come after us,”