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  • SOS, SNCOA take part in combined operations

    The new Squadron Officer School program includes "combined operations," a two-day, immersive-learning event where students from SOS and the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy share experiences, insights and learn from one another. It has been well-received by both the SOS and SNCOA students.

  • Urinalysis testing expands to some prescription drugs

    The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1.On Jan. 31, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day advance notice of the drug testing expansion, which aims to counter the nation's growing epidemic and

  • Girl's 911 call saves mom's life

    When an emergency occurred, Autumn Parrish, 10, knew to call 911. That knowledge helped save her mother's life."I turned around, and she was laying on the floor," Autumn said, remembering the afternoon of Feb. 23. Amanda Parrish has diabetes, and Autumn knew it was important to call 911 quickly. She

  • Maxwell observes Read Across America Day

    Cruise through one of the libraries here at Air University and you're sure to find service members and students reading reference books of all types, but there are more than Colonels, Captains and Senior Noncommissioned officers enjoying Maxwell's libraries. In celebration of the National Education

  • Army captains get taste of AF life

    Officers attending the Maneuver Captains Career Course at Fort Benning, Ga., including thirty-one Army captains, two Marine captains, an Israeli officer, and an Armenian officer, accompanied by two of their instructors, visited Squadron Officer School Feb. 16 to gain insight into the Air Force. The

  • Volunteer, SFS urge caution at crosswalk

    For drivers on Maxwell Boulevard in the morning, the sound of a whistle is a reminder to stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk between the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development and the post office.Armed with her whistle and reflective vest, Cheryl Palmer, a

  • A commitment to caring with the Air Force Assistance Fund

    Spring is here again, and that means it's time for the Air Force Assistance Fund. Every year we as a force put aside six weeks to raise money for four charities who serve Airmen all year long. The AFAF is made up of charities whose benefits are only available to those in the Air Force family. The

  • Spring is near, but not here

    Even though the temperature has been warm and flowers are in bloom, gardeners should postpone planting until April."No matter what, hold off, since we haven't gotten through March," said Jane McCarthy, horticulturist at the base greenhouse. "Our soil is not warm enough yet."McCarthy said there's an