Construction at Maxwell gates

The 42nd Security Forces Squadron announced that both the Kelly Street and Day Street gates are undergoing construction. Drivers using these gates are asked to plan ahead to prevent traffic congestion and accidents. Lane improvement and gate upgrading at the Day Street gate is ongoing now and is expected to last through the beginning of January. During the next few weeks, one inbound and outbound lane next to the guard shack will be closed. The 42nd Security Forces Squadron is asking motorists to use the Maxwell Boulevard and Kelly Street gates during peak traffic hours. For information, call 953-4105/4116.

Maxwell, FEMA prepare relief supplies for Hurricane Isaac

Maxwell Air Force Base hosts Federal Emergency Management Agency trucks waiting to assist areas in the southeast effected by Tropical Storm Isaac, August 27. Beginning Saturday, more than 120 semi-trucks filled with water, food, medical equipment, blankets, cots and generators big enough for hospitals began flowing into the base. FEMA trucks hold supplies to include water, cots, food and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Maxwell, FEMA prepare relief supplies for Hurricane Isaac

Maxwell Air Force Base hosts Federal Emergency Management Agency trucks waiting to assist areas in the southeast effected by Tropical Storm Isaac, Aug. 27. FEMA trucks hold supplies to include water, cots, food and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Maxwell, FEMA prepare relief supplies for Hurricane Isaac

Maxwell Air Force Base hosts Federal Emergency Management Agency trucks and generators waiting to assist areas in the Southeast effected by Tropical Storm Isaac, August 27. Beginning Saturday, more than 120 semi-trucks filled with water, food, medical equipment, blankets, cots and generators big enough for hospitals began flowing into the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Stay smart, safe in the summer heat

The 42nd Aeromedical-Dental Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight uses the wet bulb thermometer to determine the wet bulb globe temperature, or WBGT, a calculation that takes into account temperature, humidity, wind speed and radian heat. This helps determine the heat risk that exists for outdoor activity. The thermometer is located near the clinic. (Air Force photo/Rebecca Sheldon)

Tornado Response

Members of the United States Army Corps of Engineers arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base as part of a emergency response team early Thursday morning. They are working in conjunction with other relief agencies to assist victims of the recent tornados in Alabama. (Air Force photo/Christopher Kratzer)