Airmen first responders at local auto accidents

Two Airmen from Maxwell - Chief Master Sgt. Garth Meade, the command chief master sergeant for 42nd Air Base Wing, and 1st Lt. Frederick Olsen, an Officer Training School flight commander - responded to two auto crashes in Montgomery recently, helping those in need.Crash witness steps inMeade and

CFC campaign celebrates success

The Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign contributors, leadership and organizers, as well as representatives from seven participating charities were encouraged to toot their own horns Dec. 9. Noise makers reminiscent of New Year's Eve were placed at each place setting in the Maxwell Club

Same place, different name: Maxwell Club welcomes all ranks

Now known as the Maxwell Club, the former officers' club strives to maintain the same quality service, cuisine and social events as it has for more than 75 years.Col. Brian Killough, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, said, "During the past several years, our Maxwell Club system has transformed from an

AU's cultural education efforts on track, growing

Air University's top leaders were briefed this fall on the progress and future of AU's Quality Enhancement Plan, or QEP, a five-year plan focused on increasing Airmen's cross-cultural competence.The QEP is a carefully designed course of action to address a university's educational needs, and it's a

Blended e-learning courses mix accessibility, personal touch

The Ira. C. Eaker Center for Professional Development has taken to cyberspace with five new blended e-learning courses, using a combination of online webinars and self-paced curriculum to allow students the benefits of the classroom anywhere with an internet connection, according to Barry Waite, the

Experts discuss future of Asia-Pacific

The Air Force Research Institute, or AFRI, hosted the Asia-Pacific Symposium Dec. 6-7 at Maxwell.  The event, titled "The Asia-Pacific Century: Overcoming the Strategy Gap," brought together key experts to discuss the shifting economic and strategic focus of the United States, according to Dr. John

Seasons Greetings at Maxwell Air Force Base

Civil Air Patrol strives to honor WWII members

On Dec. 1,  Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, observed 70 years of vigilant service, and the all-volunteer service honored the World War II-era members who remain.CAP, an all-volunteer service of more than 61,000 members, was founded 70 years ago on Dec. 1, 1941, less

OTS flight commander: Best job in the Air Force

This fall, two events occurred which made me especially proud to be a flight commander at the United States Air Force Officer Training School. In October, the Academy of Military Science, which commissions line officers for the Air National Guard, celebrated the 40th Anniversary of its first

Airmen volunteer time, talents to assist STARBASE Maxwell

Three Airmen from the Electronic Systems Center at Gunter Annex are volunteering their time and computer expertise to help Maxwell's STARBASE program with a wireless project that will benefit thousands of children in the River Region. STARBASE is a Department of Defense program designed to reach