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HISTORY Maxwell Rising to the Occassion Dr. Silvano Wueschner AU/HO 14 May 2009
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Service Above and Beyond In addition to its proud military heritage, Maxwell has also distinguished itself for its service to the civilian community during times of distress In 1929 personnel at Maxwell flew food and supplies to residents of Montgomery and southern Alabama communities
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Elba, Alabama 15 Mar 29
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Maxwell Personnel flew dawn to dusk air drop missions for 5 days – 40 planes (some coming from as far away as Langley Va.) – 14-20 March Maxwell Pilots flew 346 sorties Covered approximately 60,000 miles First time food and supplies airdropped by US military during a major civilian emergency
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Outboard motor attached to bomb rack
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Maxwell continues to respond Hurricane Ivan
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Katrina
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Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Sep 2 0800 Sep 5 1430 Total681979 Active Duty167246 Retired6677 Reserve1721 Army Nat Grd28 Dependents385565 Civilians44 FEMA54 Army COE1615 Pets5870 Source: CAT Briefings, 42 ABW, “Hurricane Katrina,” 3-5 Sep 05.
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Prattville
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