"Ready 4 Duty” arrives at Maxwell AFB to kick off WWII Allied victory 80th Anniversary tour

In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II, the Commemorative Air Force “Ready 4 Duty” Douglas R4D-6S, a historic U.S. Navy variant of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, visited Maxwell Air Force Base on April 17 as the first official stop of its transatlantic “Navy to

Healing the Force: physical medicine technician aids in Airmen recovery

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Neal, 42nd Medical Group physical medicine technician, supports the Human Performance Flight by delivering targeted physical therapy services to military personnel.

Team Maxwell honors service members in monthly memorial workout initiative

Every month, service members at Maxwell Air Force Base gather for a unique challenge, not just of physical endurance but of remembrance. March’s memorial workout initiative circuit took place at the Maxwell AFB Fitness Annex, the workout a tribute to honoring the sacrifices of Airmen who gave their

Crusader Challenge 25-01

U.S. Airmen assigned to Maxwell Air Force Base participate in the Crusader Challenge March 14, 2025. The Crusader Challenge is a five-day readiness exercise for Airmen, helping them build cohesiveness, teamwork and honing combat skills through various challenges.

Finding strength within: Tech. Sgt. McConnell's resilience journey

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen McConnell, Force Support Professional Development School master resilience trainer course instructor, strives to reach all corners of the U.S. Air Force via resilience training at the Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development.

Finding Strength Within: Tech. Sgt. McConnell's Resilience Journey

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen McConnell, Force Support Professional Development School master resilience trainer course instructor, shares her personal story of the loss of her son, Levi Kekoa and how being an MRT gave her the skills to navigate her grief and support her family.

Get ready to roll: Maxwell Bowling Center set to reopen

The Maxwell Bowling Center will reopen its doors to the public in phases starting this weekend, March 1st. The updates will provide a modernized entertainment space for airmen, families, and base personnel.

42nd Air Base Wing Sports Day

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.