Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
AU "Thinks War"
Post-Vietnam Era marked a turning point for AU. Lt Gen Furlong, AU commander, launched a three year campaign to overhaul the curriculum which became known as “Putting the ‘War’ back into War College.” Between 1975 and 1976 AU gained five new functions, greatly expanding its mission.
”Air University epitomizes all that we have fought for in our efforts to build a strong defense structure that will always meet the requirements of the hour.”
Honorable Lister Hill, Alabama Senator, 2 Sep 1947
Erected by The Air University Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1947.
Location. 32° 22.712′ N, 86° 20.557′ 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 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Changing Roles of AU (here, next to this marker); Reorganization (here, next to this marker); Lt. William C. Maxwell / Air Force ROTC (here, next to this marker); Expansion of Air University (here, next to this marker); Chennault Circle (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Reorganization (here, next to this marker); Joint Programs (a few steps from this marker); The Next Fifty Years (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maxwell Air Force Base.
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 676 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.