Moving to Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base
Maxwell is the home of Air University, the Air Force's professional military education hub, and Gunter Annex. It is a school-focused base in Alabama's capital with a more relaxed pace and low cost of living.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Montgomery, AL |
| Airports | Montgomery Regional (MGM) near the base; Birmingham (BHM) ~80 mi |
| Climate | Warm and humid, with spring and fall tornado seasons and mild winters. |
| Cost of living | Below the US average. |
| On-base housing | Maxwell Family Housing (Hunt Military Communities) |
| Medical care | 42nd Medical Group Base Clinic, 300 S. Twining Street, Bldg 760 |
| Family support center | Military and Family Readiness Center, 55 S. Mitchell Street, Bldg 677 |
Where families live
Montgomery
Capital city with older neighborhoods and downtown.
Prattville
Thriving military community and popular suburb.
Millbrook
More rural feel with lower prices.
Wetumpka
Small town north of Montgomery.
Schools
No DoDEA schools at Maxwell; families attend local public schools. Montgomery Public Schools lists military family resources. The School Liaison Office helps with transitions.
- Montgomery Public Schools — Lists military family resources.
Maxwell School Liaison Office, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg 804 (334-953-6430)
Things to do near Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base
- Montgomery Museum of Fine ArtsmuseumFree-admission art museum with 4,000+ works.
- Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald MuseummuseumHoused in their former home.
- Civil Rights Memorial CentermuseumImportant civil rights history.
- Maxwell Historic Air ParkmuseumOn-base aviation exhibits.
- Maxwell FamCampoutdoorsAffordable RV and outdoor recreation.
- Atlanta day tripday-tripAbout two hours away.
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Local programs & support
- Alabama Department of Veterans AffairsState agency for veteran services, GI Dependent Scholarship and state homes.
- Life at the MaxMaxwell installation services portal.
PCS tips for Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base
- Call the housing office with orders; junior enlisted live in dorms.
- Tornado seasons in fall and spring; have a plan.
- The Lending Closet loans household items to PCS families.
- Air Force Aid Society can cover up to 20 hours of child care per child.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.