HISTORYMaxwell

Rising to the Occassion

Dr. Silvano WueschnerAU/HO14 May 2009

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

Elba, Alabama 15 Mar 29

• 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

Outboard motor attached to bomb rack

Maxwell continues to respond

• Hurricane Ivan

Proud of Our Mission

We Aim to Be the Best !FEMA Log Status

19 Sept

Trucks In 650

Food 130

Water 121

Ice 256

Other 10

Trucks Out 409

Food 61

Water 90

Ice 185

Other

Katrina

Katrina

Hurricane Katrina EvacueesSep 20800

Sep 51430

Total 681 979

Active Duty 167 246

Retired 66 77

Reserve 17 21

Army Nat Grd 2 8

Dependents 385 565

Civilians 44

FEMA 54 54

Army COE 16 15

Pets 58 70

Source: CAT Briefings, 42 ABW, “Hurricane Katrina,” 3-5 Sep 05.

Prattville