District 9, the Technology District located in the southwestern portion of
Gunter Annex is a technological hub, accommodating computing and
information technology facilities, as well as the Air Force enterprise
management. Much of the anticipated growth at Maxwell AFB stems from
the Gunter Annex Installation Setting.
Historic Buildings
It has been determined that that there are no archeological sites at
Gunter Annex. However, there are two historic buildings at Gunter Annex:
Buildings 205 and 857.
Vigilant Warrior Training Area
The Vigilant Warrior Training Area is a 200‐acre tract of land leased by the
Air Force, which is located at Lake Jordan and is used by the Officer Training
School. It is located approximately 20 miles north of Maxwell AFB. The
Vigilant Warrior Training Area has one planning district, but due to the
remote location and low development expectations for the site, planning
district information is not included in this JLUS.
Other Facilities
Other properties leased by the Air Force and used by Maxwell AFB personnel
are a 40‐acre tract at Lake Martin, located about 30 miles northeast of the
installation, and a 34‐acre tract at Eglin AFB in northwest Florida. The tracts
at Lake Martin and Eglin AFB are used for recreational purposes.
Maxwell AFB also controls over 1,000 acres in easements, right of ways, and
clear zones associated with its properties to ensure a measure of
compatibility.
3.5.
Current Mission Operations
Air University
Air University, established in 1946, is the primary mission of
Maxwell AFB‐ Gunter Annex. Air University supports education for planners
and leaders in air and space power for the Air Force, other branches of the
US armed forces, federal government civilians and many international
organizations. Today, Air University’s reach spans the careers of every
Air Force member.
Air University provides the full spectrum of Air Force
education, from pre‐commissioning to all levels of
professional military education, including
degree‐granting and professional continuing
education for officers, enlisted, and civilian
personnel throughout their careers. The university’s
professional military education programs educate
airmen on the capabilities of air, space, and
cyberspace power and their role in national security. These programs focus
on the knowledge and abilities needed to develop, employ, command and
support air and space power at the highest levels.
Air Un ive rs ity ’s m i ss i on i s to r ec ru it , or ga ni ze , a n d train Ai r
F o rce r ese rv is ts f or activ e du ty in t i m e of war , na ti on a l
em er genc y or whe n otherwise req ui re d. Wh en m o bi l i ze d, the
m i ss i on of th e 90 8th Air li ft Wing is to p r ovi de theater ai rli f t
forces to the supp or ted theater c ommander .
Source: Maxwell Air Force Base Installation Development Plan, 2015
Source: Maxwell AFB Installation Development Plan, 2015
June 2017
Background Report
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