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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      Maxwell AFB, Ala. -  President Joe Biden visited a Lockheed Martin Facility that manufactures anti-tank missiles in Troy, Alabama, on May 3, 2022, using Maxwell Air Force Base for arrival and departure. The Biden Administration is providing additional security assistance to support Ukraine which includes the Troy-built Javelin anti-tank missiles. Upon his return to Maxwell, Biden recognized Maxwell-Gunter Airman for exemplary service. (US Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)Lt. Gen. James Hecker, Air University commander and president, greets President Joe Biden during his visit to the Lockheed Martin Facility that manufactures anti-tank missiles in Troy, Ala., May 3, 2022. The Biden Administration is providing additional security assistance to support Ukraine which includes the Troy-built Javelin anti-tank missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)
                
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President Biden arrives at Maxwell AFB, visits weapons system manufacturerPublished May 11, 2022
                    
                    By Senior Airman Rhonda Smith
                    
                    
                    Air University Public Affairs
            **MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) --****President Joe Biden** visited a Lockheed Martin Facility that manufactures anti-tank missiles in Troy, Alabama, May 3, leveraging Maxwell Air Force Base for arrival and departure.The 42nd Air Base Wing played a leading role delivering seamless, world-class installation support for Biden’s first visit to Alabama since being elected.Upon arrival, Biden was greeted by Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, **Lt. Gen. James Hecker**, **Air University** commander and president, and Col. Eries Mentzer, Maxwell AFB commander.The Biden Administration has authorized additional security assistance to support Ukraine, to include Javelin anti-tank missiles manufactured in Troy, Alabama.The base partnered with White House and key advance teams to prepare for Biden’s visit, including supporting Marine One, the helicopters responsible for transporting the president. In appreciation for the support, twelve exemplar Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex Airmen received incentive flights on **MV-22B Ospreys** in preparation for the visit.“The partner interaction on events like this is amazing,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Troutman, 42nd Communications Squadron commander and the 42nd Air Base Wing lead for the visit. “The integration with advance teams and local community partners was outstanding and provided Team Maxwell an incredible opportunity to showcase the base while supporting our Commander-in-Chief. We learned a great deal, developed great professional connections, and can now apply this experience to our daily missions.”Prior to departure, Biden recognized five outstanding Airmen from Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex and thanked them for their service:1st Lt. Radrequia Finley, 187th Fighter Wing executive officerTech. Sgt. Frantz Jean-Baptiste, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center maintenance information systems database managerStaff Sgt. Janie Murray, 357th Airlift Squadron flight engineer and 908th Airlift Wing Development and Training flight chiefSenior Airman Adien Lundquist, 42nd Comptroller Squadron financial technicianSenior Airman Jackson Manske, Air University Public Affairs“Team Maxwell was honored to host President Biden, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Deputy Secretary of Defense **Kathleen Hicks**, and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff **Adm. Christopher Grady** in support of their Alabama visit,” said Col, Eries Mentzer, 42nd ABW commander. “We are grateful for the opportunity to highlight Team Maxwell-Gunter Total Force Airmen and the incredible City of Montgomery and River Region community partnerships that enable the United States Air Force and United States Space Force accession and advanced education missions at Air University.”In commemoration of his visit, Biden received a replica of the Maxwell Air Force Base Rosa Parks “Opening Eyes” sculpture by Ian Mangum showcasing the exceptional base-community partnership that have changed Maxwell AFB, the City of Montgomery, and the nation for the better.AFWN 



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