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Oct. 6, 2021
DoDEA Pilot Program enters second trial month at Maxwell Elementary/Middle School

There are currently 360 students enrolled at MEMS, and more than 50 of those students have been enrolled under the Pilot Program, according to MEMS principal, Jamie Pittman.
Aug. 11, 2021
Actor and retired Air Force general Jimmy Stewart honored by Order of Daedalians

Daedalian national commander, retired Maj. Gen. Jerrold Allen, recognized retired Air Force Maj. Gen. James “Jimmy” Stewart as a Daedalian Distinguished Colleague during the event.
June 3, 2021
Maxwell hosts first DoDEA pilot program, opens application for off-base children

“This program expands public education options in the River Region,” said Lt. Gen. James Hecker, Air University commander and president. “We appreciate the great local community partners and DoDEA collaborations to increase public education options, and we’ll continue to work with them and the team
May 11, 2021
COVID-19 Immunizations Move to 42nd MDG Medical Treatment Facility

Starting May 10, COVID-19 immunizations will be available by appointment only, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, at the 42nd MDG immunizations clinic.
April 28, 2021
The Freedom to Serve - Military Children Rising to their Best at Maxwell Air Force Base & Gunter Annex

As a mom of a military child, one of the most important factors in my relocation and retention decision is access to high-quality public schools for my son. Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex is one of those locations where my son can rise to his best, so I can rise to my best, free from
Feb. 24, 2021
42nd MDG Airmen leave for deployment

The 25 deployed Airmen, which included clinicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, medical technicians, logisticians and administrative personnel, joined the 335th Air Expeditionary Group, comprised of nearly 150 Airmen from bases across the country. The 335th AEG will man a FEMA vaccination center in
Feb. 18, 2021
Overcoming skepticism through education: 42nd MDG worker gets vaccine

Strong was offered the COVID-19 vaccine since she is categorized under “Phase 1a” of the DoD population schema. This means she receives priority in vaccine distribution because she supports patient care at the 42nd MDG, and she is at a higher risk of exposure to individuals who have contracted
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.
Feb. 4, 2021
Civilian defenders stand with active duty Airmen in protecting Maxwell AFB

Civilian defenders are government civilian employees who are trained to respond to the same scenarios as their active duty military counterparts. They are involved in every aspect of base law enforcement including conducting patrols, guarding the flight line and entry control duty at the bases’

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