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Air War College and Air Command and Staff College students with families requesting base housing should remember the advance housing application, DD Form 1746, must be received by March 31st of the school year for first round housing assignments.
May, June, July and August are extremely high PCS months for Maxwell-Gunter. It is very important that inbound personnel arriving during these months call the Maxwell Traffic Management Flight in advance at 334-953-4774/4775 or DSN 312-493-4774/4475 to provide contact information.
For more information about the base please visit https://www.maxwell.af.mil/Inbound-personnel/.
Defense Service Network Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of War. Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included.
Maxwell-Gunter is home to Air University, the 42d Air Base Wing, the 908th Airlift Wing, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate and many associate organizations. Air University is a major component of Air Education and Training Command and is the Air Force's center for professional military education for officers, enlisted and civilian personnel throughout their careers.
Mission: Prepare for combat…Prepare Others for the Same
Vision: A team of professionals delivering premier installation and combat support
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The Wright Brothers established the first U.S. civilian flying school in Montgomery in 1910. In the 1930's, the Army Air Corps Tactical School moved to Maxwell and Montgomery became the country's center for airpower education. Air University continues the proud tradition of educating tomorrow's planners and leaders, in air and space power for the Air Force, other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, federal government civilians and many international organizations. For further information see Maxwell-Gunter's homepage.
Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex are located in Montgomery, the Alabama state capitol, and Alabama's historic River Region. Montgomery's Tri-County area is rich in history and combines a small town atmosphere with big city features. Montgomery is centrally located 82 miles south of Birmingham, the largest city in the state, and 162 miles from Atlanta, Georgia. The moderate cost of living, warm climate, location, and military environment attract many military retirees and families to the heart of Alabama.
Driving From the Airport to Maxwell AFB
If you are arriving from the Montgomery Airport take a right on to Highway 80 and follow the signs to I-65 N - Downtown. Take I-65 N Downtown exit. Take Herron Street exit and turn left at 3rd light onto Maxwell Blvd. and Maxwell Blvd. Gate is approximately 2 miles straight then veer right.
Driving From the Airport to Gunter
To Gunter from Montgomery Airport, take I-65 north and exit at Northern Blvd Exit. Take northern Blvd until you see exit for Gunter. Take right at exit onto Federal Drive and Gate is on your left.
Location
Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex are located in Montgomery, Alabama. Montgomery is situated at the intersection of I-85 (East) and I-65 (North and South). Montgomery is 162 miles southwest of Atlanta - an easy 2 1/2 hour drive by car along I-85. The city of Birmingham is located just 82 miles to the north of Montgomery – less than 1 1/2 hours traveling along I-65.
Maxwell is located in the northwest corner of the city of Montgomery. Exits from Interstates 85 and 65 leading to the base are marked.
Driving from the East
Maxwell Blvd. Gate (main gate). If you are driving to Montgomery from the East, take I-85 south; take exit 0 (zero) 65 North towards Birmingham, keeping right. Take exit 172, keeping on the left lane exit, towards Herron St. (1st traffic light), Clay St. (2nd traffic light), keep straight toward Maxwell Blvd (3rd traffic light), turn left onto Maxwell Blvd. leading to Maxwell AFB main gate and Visitors Center. Request directions to the University Inn (billeting) from the Security Forces and check in at billeting or follow the directions that your sponsor has given you as what to do upon arrival.
Kelly Gate (alternate entrance). If you are driving to Montgomery from the East, take I-85 south; keep straight (2nd lane from right) towards Day St., continue straight coming to four (4) traffic lights. Keep straight in middle lane past 4th traffic light towards Bell St. Keeping right, turn right onto Bell St., then immediately merge safely into left lane, Kelly gate on left. Request directions to the University Inn (billeting) from the Security Forces and check in at billeting or follow the directions that your sponsor has given you as what to do upon arrival.
Driving from the North
Maxwell Blvd. Gate (main gate)Traveling from the north; take I-65 South into Montgomery, exit Clay St./Herron St. (exit 172), keeping on left lane. Go past traffic light, take left onto Herron St. keeping on left lane, take left at 1st traffic light, towards Clay St. (2nd traffic light), keep straight toward Maxwell Blvd. (3rd traffic light), turn left onto Maxwell Blvd. leading to Maxwell AFB main gate and visitors center. Request directions to the University Inn (billeting) from the Security Forces and check in at billeting or follow the directions that your sponsor has given you as what to do upon arrival.
Kelly Gate (alternate entrance)Traveling from the north; take I-65 South into Montgomery, exit Day St. (exit 171) keeping right, continue straight coming to four (4) traffic lights. Keep straight in middle lane past 4th traffic light towards Bell St. Keeping right, turn right onto Bell St., then immediately merge, safely, into left lane, Kelly Gate on left. Request directions to the University Inn (billeting) from the Security Forces and check in at billeting or follow the directions that your sponsor has given you as what to do upon arrival.
Driving from the South
Driving from the South; take I-65 North, take exit 172, keeping on the left lane exit, towards Herron St. (1st traffic light), Clay St. (2nd traffic light), keep straight toward Maxwell Blvd (3rd traffic light), turn left onto Maxwell Blvd. leading to Maxwell AFB main gate and Visitors Center. Request directions to the University Inn (billeting) from the Security Forces and check in at billeting or follow the directions that your sponsor has given you as what to do upon arrival.
Gunter Annex is in the northeast corner of the city and can be accessed by the interstate highway system. If traveling from I65 South or North take the Northern Blvd. Exit and take the Gunter Exit off the Northern Blvd onto Congressman Dickenson Hwy., and Gunter Annex is on the left. Request directions to the University Inn (billeting) from the Security Forces and check in at billeting or follow the directions that your sponsor has given you as what to do upon arrival.
Maxwell Blvd Gate (main gate 24/7)
Kelly Gate (Alternate entrance Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6 p.m.; inbound only 6–8:30 a.m.; outbound only 2–6 p.m.)