ALS conducts retreat

Barnes Center changes command

Airmen may not realize just how far the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education touches their Air Force careers, but its new commander, Col. Jefferson Dunn, is more than aware of the Barnes Center's impact and reach.Dunn accepted the center's charge from Col. Stewart Price during a change of

SFS crowned softball champs

After a drought of over five years since their last intramural softball championship, the 42nd Security Forces Squadron Defenders brought not only the hardware back to their unit, but a revived sense of unity. On July 9, in the bottom of the final inning, down by one, Airman 1st Class Ross Griffin

Maxwell Toastmasters Club: Improving leadership one speech at a time

Sweat beaded on her forehead. Her throat narrowed and head spun. She was next to speak, but words refused to come.The anxiety that once overwhelmed Capt. Mary Hoyer during briefings and speeches is only a memory after attending her first Toastmasters Club meeting almost two years ago at Maxwell Air

New Professional Development Center houses multiple education opportunities

In celebration of the new Professional Development Center, the 42nd Force Support Squadron hosted an open house June 4.The center houses the Airman Leadership School, First-Term Airman Center and noncommissioned officer professional enhancement, the base education office and the base career

Funny car champion added to Wall of Achievers

National Hot Rod Association Funny Car champion Jack Beckman was added to the U.S. Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall's Wall of Achievers May 2 at Gunter Annex."Fast Jack," as he is called by fans, is a former Air Force sergeant and avionics technician on the F-111D Aardvark. Beckman joins a notable

AFSNCOA instructor of the year - Airman trades security forces for leadership opportunity

Walking into his office, one may be surprised to find an instructor with a carpet like a football field and a life-sized panther, but Master Sgt. Keith Long loves more than football. He's a family man who loves his job and his former career with security forces, seen in the award on his shelf and

USAF First Sergeant Academy embraces blended learning

The U. S. Air Force First Sergeant Academy has transformed its curriculum from a traditional "brick-and-mortar" education experience to a mixture of facilitated distance learning and in-resident classroom time to teach future first sergeants. What was once a three-week in-residence course is now

AETC garners 4 awards at AFA Gala

The Central Florida Chapter of the Air Force Association recognized Air Education and Training Command with four awards at the chapter's Air Force Gala banquet in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 21.Air University, AETC Technical Training Division, AETC Medical Training and Community College of the Air Force

CMSAF challenges graduates, recognizes AFSNCOA anniversary

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody challenged graduates of the Air Force Senior NCO Academy to make a difference in the lives of their Airmen during his visit here Feb. 25-26.In his first visit to the base since assuming his position, the 17th CMSAF was the guest speaker at the academy