Month of the Military Family

THE FLAGG FAMILY

Two Master Sergeants, four children, seven assignments, three states, two continents, and almost 14 years describe Corey and LaToya Flagg’s life as a military family that began back when the two met as young Airmen in Texas at Tech School. After wedding in 2008, LaToya and Corey were assigned to different bases and spent the first year of marriage apart. Seeing each other took planning and scheduling, something they both would get used to over the years. Once they were assigned to the same base, they worked in the same Security Forces squadron on different shifts. With a blended family, they became experts at scheduling and planning with the children.

“We had to schedule everything,” LaToya said. “Since we worked different shifts, we made sure we planned family time and leave together as often as we could. The other thing we did was learn to ‘go with the flow’.”

LaToya and Corey always made time for fun experiences with their children, and holidays became the most special times for them all. To prepare for Thanksgiving, LaToya always took leave to spend time cooking everyone’s favorite foods and making it memorable no matter where they were. While they were stationed in Germany, the family relied on technology and traditional methods to stay in touch with their extended families.

“Our families were in Georgia and Alabama, so we used Skype to talk to them, and we wrote real letters. We were away from them but wanted the kids to know their extended family, so we worked it out.”

The Flagg family has been at Maxwell since 2019 and are planning this to be their last assigned base before retiring. The experiences their children have been incredible, according to LaToya. “They have friends from all over the world now, and they’ve learned about different cultures. They’re at the age though, that we thought it was time for them to have more stability and to be able to see their cousins and other family more often,” she said. “Being at Maxwell has been a blessing for all of us.”

Currently MSgt LaToya Flagg serves as the First Sergeant for the 42d Medical Group. MSgt Corey Flagg is a the NCOIC, Standardization and Evaluations with 42d Security Forces Squadron. Their children are Kelaiyah (20), Ky’an (16), Kylie (12) and Kylar (7).

LaToya, Ky'an, Kylar, Corey, and Kylie Flagg (Above)

Corey and LaToya Flagg (Right)

“BEING AT MAXWELL HAS BEEN A BLESSING FOR ALL OF US.”

- MSGT LATOYA FLAGG

42 FSS HOLIDAYGift Ideas

Everyone deserves something special during the holidays, especially this year! Let the FSS staff help you complete your shopping list on base this year.

Golf Package

Give the gift of special discounts by signing up loved ones for a golf membership or enrollling them in one of our tournaments. The Pro Shop staff can also help you select the best equipment, apparel, and accessories for the perfect gift.

Golf Lessons • Rounds of Golf Fling • USAF Logo Golf Golf Stick Rental Cart Rental • Golf Shoes Shirt Driving Range Tokens • Lunch at Two Putts Grill

1461 March Street (334) 953-2209 Give a get-away gift of recharging after the crazy year! The Information, Tickets and Tours office can help you select tickets to nearby attractions that bring out the heart of the South. Want to spread your wings across state lines? ITT offers discounts to fantastic theme parks for both you and your loved ones.

Disney Tickets • Universal Studios Tickets Six Flags Over Georgia Tickets • Day Trip Excursions

206 W. Selfridge Street (334) 953-6351

Sign up your family or friends for one of the outdoorsy trips hosted by Outdoor Recreation. Whether you enjoy hiking, special excursions, or the thrill of skydiving, they have something for everyone. If your holidays consist of relaxing on the shore fishing and watching the sunset, try our cabin or bungalo rentals at Lake Martin or Mid-Bay Shores. Visit www.lifeatthemax.us to make reservations online or visit the Outdoor Recreation Office to purchase a gift card.

Lake Martin Cabin Rental • Mid-Bay Shores Rental • Outdoor Rentals

206 W. Selfridge Street (334) 953-3509 "Option 1"

Get-Away Package

Outdoors Package

Who doesn’t love a flavored latte and a great grilled burger or sandwich? Grab a gift card for a friend or co-worker to enjoy breakfast and lunch on base. Gift cards are available at:

Rickenbacker’s T&G - Bldg. 680- Maxwell AFB Hangar 42 - Bldg. 814 Gunter Annex Two Putts Grill - 1461 March Street