Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Expansion of Air University

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2012

1. Expansion of Air University Marker

Inscription.

During the early 1950’s, Air Force leaders decided to consolidate and relocate professional military and continuing education activities, as well as commissioning and specialized schools to Maxwell and Gunter Air Force Bases.

”(Air University’s) anticipated influence is measured only by the reach of Air Power. Its horizon is unlimited.”
General Carl Spaatz, 3 Sep 1946

Erected by The Air University Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1946.

Location. 32° 22.712′ N, 86° 20.562′ W. Marker is in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Maxwell Boulevard and Magnolia Drive, on the right when traveling west on Maxwell Boulevard. Marker is in Maxwell Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chennault Circle (here, next to this marker); Reorganization (here, next to this marker); Lt. William C. Maxwell / Air Force ROTC (here, next to this marker); Changing Roles of AU (here, next to

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this marker); AU "Thinks War" (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Reorganization (here, next to this marker); Air University Commanders (a few steps from this marker); The Air Power Legacy (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., October 6, 2012

2. Expansion of Air University Marker

Marker on left side

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.