Photos (Things)

Building 837, Maxwell AFB, south and east sides
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Building 840, Gunter AFS, SP Ops, Desk Sergeant's entrance
(photo by USAF - provided by Bill McCue - scanned by Steve Branyon)


OSI Base Investigative Detachment 840
Note: It was shared with CAP
(photo courtesy of Martin Edwards)


Building 837, Maxwell AFB, Desk Sergeant's window
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Building 840, Gunter AFS, Desk Sergeant's window
(photo by USAF - provided by Bill McCue - scanned by Steve Branyon)


SP HQ, Building 837, Maxwell AFB (south side)
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Building 840 (SP HQ), wide view, Gunter AFS ~ 1977
(photo by USAF - provided by Bill McCue - scanned by Steve Branyon)


Building 840 (SP HQ), entrance, Gunter AFB ~ 1993
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


New SP Ops Building, Gunter AFB ~ 1993
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


SP Barracks, First Sergeant and Training Offices, Maxwell AFB - 1969
Don Caterson in SP uniform
(photo courtesy of Don Caterson)


Kennels behind Building 837 - 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Repelling at the Blockhouse at Gunter AFS ~ 1980
Gary Roush on rope, Guy Howell on ground
(photo courtesy of Gary Roush)


SP Truck at Maxwell, 1975 Ford F-150 - 1978
(and Sgt Kriner ???)
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Patrol Vehicle - 1970s American Motors Ambassador
Chris McRae on March Street (Perimeter Road)
(photo courtesy of Chris McRae)


SF Truck at Gunter, Chevy ~ 2000
James Harrell
(photo courtesy of James Harrell)

Note: Take note of the overhead spotlights on the Chevy. Wish we had had those on our 1975 Ford F-150s. Alley lights would have been nice too with all the alleys at Maxwell and Gunter.


SP sedan at Maxwell, 1978 Plymouth Volaré - 1979
J.P. Brown
(photo by Steve Branyon)


SP sedan at Gunter, 1979 Plymouth Volaré - 1979
(photo by Gary Roush)


SP sedan at Building 837, Maxwell AFB ~ early 1980s
(photo courtesy of Jerry Ward)


SP sedan at Gunter, 1980 Plymouth Volaré - 1980
(photo by Gary Roush)


OSI sedan at Maxwell, Ford Fairmont ~ 1982
Note: The old Maxwell Hospital in the background
(photo courtesy of Martin Edwards)


SP sedan at Gunter, 1987 Plymouth Reliant K Car ~ 1989
Charles "Dave" Catholdi
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


SF sedan at Gunter, Chevy Lumina ~ 2000
Jon Brady
(photo courtesy of Jon Brady)

Note: I think that the building in the background of the two photos above was called the "Block House". Someone from Gunter can make a comment below.


The Speed Gun® in a 1975 Ford F-150 ~ 1978
(remember the tuning fork, and "clocking" the fan?)
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


SP/SF Radio Equipment Inside Chevy Lumina
(photo by Jon Brady)


Montgomery PD sedan at Building 813, Ralph Conner
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Alabama State Trooper on Eastern Bypass
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Philip "J.P." Brown's 1973 Ford Pinto
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Practice fire #1 for the Base Fire Fighters (notice the "NO SMOKING" sign in front)
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Maxwell FD exercise March Street - 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Practice fire #2 for the Base Fire Fighters (notice the "NO SMOKING" sign in front)
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Hopper Lodge, Maxwell AFB ~ 2010
(official USAF photo)


SF Chevy Lumina
Note: The Alabama River routinely flooded in the spring.
(photo by Jon Brady)


Air University Patch


Air University HQ
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Air University SP Beret Pin
(scanned by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Air Training Command patch
(AU was placed under ATC around 1977)
(scanned by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Enlisted Heritage Hall, Gunter AFS
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


USAF Thunderbirds Visit Maxwell AFB - May 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


"Spooky" near Enlisted Heritage Hall, Gunter AFB ~ 1993
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


"Spooky" at Gunter AFS, Enlisted Heritage Hall - June 2011
"Say hello to my little friends!"
(photo by Bill McCue)


"Spooky", Gunter Annex, AL - 2011
Near Enlisted Heritage Hall
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


C5A Galaxy at Maxwell AFB flight line
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Fire truck, Maxwell AFB
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Peach Street (it always flooded during heavy downpours)
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


"Gunter Bowl", Gunter AFB ~ 1993
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


Main Gate, Gunter AFS, A1C Christine Clifford waves in traffic ~ 1977
(photo by USAF - provided by Bill McCue - scanned by Steve Branyon)


Back Gate, Gunter AFS, Sgt Davis ~ 1977
(photo by USAF - provided by Bill McCue - scanned by Steve Branyon)


Back Gate (Dalraida), Gunter AFS ~ 1990
A1C Aaris Hill (spelling?),
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)


Gate 1 (Poplar Street), Maxwell AFB ~ 1978
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Gate 2 (Day Street), Maxwell AFB ~ 1978
Dave Grunden on left, Joe Campbell on right
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Gate 2 (Day Street), Maxwell AFB ~ 2009
(USAF photo)


Gate 3 (Kelly Street), Maxwell AFB - 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Gate 3 (Kelly Street), Maxwell AFB - 1979
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


3rd Street (facing north), Maxwell AFB
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


SP truck near Gate 3, Maxwell AFB
(photo by Philip "J.P." Brown)


Gunter AFS Enlisted Dorm Building 1411
(photo by USAF - provided by Bill McCue - scanned by Steve Branyon)


Maxwell AFB SP Barracks Building 813 ~ 1978
(photo by Jeff Connors)


Gunter AFS Enlisted Dorm, A1C Christine Clifford's room
(photo by USAF - provided by Bill McCue - scanned by Steve Branyon)


Enlisted Dorms (left-foreground) across from SP Barracks, Gunter AFB
Senior NCO Academy Dorms (background)
Truck belongs to A1C Jeffrey Anderson
(photo courtesy of Charles "Dave" Catholdi)