Maxwell Air Force Base's haunted reputation stems from anecdotal reports of paranormal activity, particularly in Building 1433, including strange smells like burnt electrical, moving shadows, unexplained noises like whispering or singing, and physical disturbances such as a bed soaking with water or being pulled in a bed. Other reported phenomena include objects moving on their own, such as hangers in a closet or a table cloth, and animals reacting to unseen presences. These stories are often shared in online forums, and base officials acknowledge their existence while also attributing some occurrences to faulty electricity or other normal explanations. In Building 1433 (a dormitory): Reports of a burnt electrical smell without a source of fire or electrical fault. Witnesses have reported seeing shadows darting through hallways. Some individuals describe waking to a bed soaked with water or a physical sensation of being pulled out of bed. There are accounts of hearing a female voice singing or whispering, as if on a phone call. In other areas of the base: Objects moving on their own: have been described, such as hangers in a closet or a bunched-up table cloth. Pets have been observed reacting: to unseen presences, like growling and staring down a hallway as if someone were standing there. A general sense of being constantly watched in the housing on base has also been reported. Randomly turning on TVs: and doorknob rattling have also been mentioned by base residents.