Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Air University Commanders
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2012
1. Air University Commanders Marker
Maj Gen Muir S. Fairchild
February 1946 – May 1948
Maj Gen Robert W. Harper
May 1948 – October 1948
Gen George C. Kenney
November 1948 – July 1951
Lt Gen Idwal H. Edwards
August 1951 – February 1953
Lt Gen Laurence S. Kuter
April 1953 – May 1955
Lt Gen Dean G. Strother
May 1955 – Jun 1958
Lt Gen Walter E. Todd
August 1958 – July 1961
Lt Gen Troup Miller, Jr.
August 1961 – December 1963
Lt Gen Ralph Swofford, Jr.
January 1964 – July 1965
Lt Gen John W. Carpenter III
August 1965 – July 1968
Lt Gen Albert P. Clark
August 1968 – July 1970
Lt Gen Alvan C. Gillem II
August 1970 – October 1973
Lt Gen Felix M. Rogers
November 1973 – August 1975
Lt Gen Raymond B. Furlong
August 1975 – Jun 1979
Lt Gen Stanley M. Umstead, Jr.
July 1979 – July 1981
Lt Gen Charles G. Cleveland
August 1981 – July 1984
Lt Gen Thomas C. Richards
July 1984 – November 1986
Lt Gen Truman Spangrud
November
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Lt Gen Ralph E. Havens
July 1988 – October 1989
Maj Gen David C. Reed
October 1989 – January 1990
Lt Gen Charles G. Boyd
January 1990 – October 1992
Lt Gen Jay W. Kelley
October 1992 – September 1996
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Maxwell Park
The commemorative park walls were made possible through the generous contribution of:
"Wright Flyers," The Military Affairs Committee of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery, Alabama
The plaques were made possible through the generous contributions of:
The Air University Foundation
"Proficimus More Irrententi"
Progress Unhindered By Tradition
Erected by The Air University Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1964.
Location. 32° 22.707′ N, 86° 20.564′ W. Marker is in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Maxwell Boulevard and Magnolia Drive, on the right when traveling west
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2012
2. Air University Commanders Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Air Power Legacy (here, next to this marker); Establishment of Air University 1946 (here, next to this marker); Lt. William C. Maxwell / Air Force ROTC (here, next to this marker); Joint Programs (here, next to this marker); The Next Fifty Years (here, next to this marker); Year of Training (here, next to this marker); Expansion of Air University (a few steps from this marker); Chennault Circle (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maxwell Air Force Base.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. Maxwell Park and Historical Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2012
4. Maxwell Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on April 14, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
