It is the goal of the Chamber's Military Affairs branch to foster a pro-business climate in the Montgomery area through proactive governmental and military affairs initiatives; maintain and enhance the business community's relationship with Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, the 754th Electronics System Group (ELSG), Air National Guard and Armed Forces reserve units; and protect and grow Maxwell-Gunter and other Department of Defense (DoD) operations in the River Region.

Montgomery has a long history with Maxwell-Gunter and the development of powered flight. In fact, 2003 marks the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight, and Montgomery and the Chamber of Commerce will play an active part in the celebration of this landmark achievement.

In addition to Maxwell-Gunter, Montgomery enjoys a strong partnership with the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.

The relationship between Montgomery and its military partners is among the best anywhere in the United States. Senior Air Force leaders continue to praise the excellent relationship between the city and Maxwell-Gunter as the best in the Air Force. The blend in the business world of civilian and military personnel at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, working side-by-side to meet a common goal and purpose, exemplifies the military-civilian interaction in the community as well.

The Chamber's Military Affairs initiative is a full-time effort led by elected and business leadership and spearheaded by the Chamber's professional staff. The Montgomery area's support of its military community is legendary.

The Wright Flyers is a membership-based committee made up of the leading business and elected officials in the Montgomery area. The Wright Flyers functions as a liaison and support group between the local military and business community, implementing programs that provide greater interaction between DOD/military personnel and Chamber members and promote and sustain growth of the DOD presence in the Montgomery area. The Wright Flyers hosts a variety of events throughout the year that honor and promote military and community service.

MGM Forum is another military initiative by the Chamber. These forums are responsible for bringing Chamber members together for exposure to the activities and missions of Maxwell-Gunter AFB.

The MGM Partners program pairs Maxwell-Gunter leaders with counterparts from the business community. These partners share social as well as business time together. The Partners program serves as a valuable resource for integrating the military and civilian communities.
Project Interface matches 20 civilian couples or families with Air War College seminars. These Interface partners then provide reciprocal social outings and interactions that make the seminar leaders and participants feel at home while residents of the Montgomery area.

For more information about the Military Affairs division of the Chamber, email MILITARY AFFAIRS INFORMATION.

For more information about Maxwell Gunter Air Force Base
http://www.au.af.mil/
http://www.maxwell.af.mil/msd/newcomer/

For more information about the 754th Electronics System Group (ELSG)
http://www.au.af.mil/tenants/ssg.html

Maxwell/Gunter Air Force Base
Information: (334) 953-1110
Housing: (334) 953-2555
Family Support: (334) 953-2353
Public Affairs: (334) 953-2014

Recruiting Offices/Stations
Air Force
500 Eastern Boulevard
1 East Building, Suite 127
(334) 272-2800

Army
500 Eastern Boulevard
1 East Building, Suite 101
(334) 271-1360

Coast Guard
400 Eastern Boulevard
2 East Building, Suite 207
(334) 279-4880

Marine Corps
500 Eastern Boulevard
(334) 223-7476

Navy
500 Eastern Boulevard
(334) 272-3092

Reserves

Alabama National Guard (Air and Army)
1730 Cong. WI Dickinson Drive
(334) 271-7400

Marine Corps Reserve
1650 Federal Drive
(334) 271-6592

Navy Reserve Office
1650 Cong. WI Dickinson Drive
(334) 272-6760