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  • CI ratings: AU 'excellent,' wing 'sat'

    After months of hard work, Maxwell celebrated the end of the Air Education and Training Command compliance inspection with noisemakers, horns and hamburgers on Monday.Cowbells, whistles and sirens filled Polifka Auditorium when the Air University learned it had earned an "excellent" rating."This is

  • Lieutenants take on recruiting efforts

    After the ROTC program helped them reach their goal of becoming Air Force officers, 20 second lieutenants are selected to share their experiences as part of the Gold Bar Recruiter program."In an effort to align with the Air Force chief of staff's vision of a diverse Air Force, Air Force ROTC began

  • Sergeant Powell wins Air Force-level award

    When Senior Master Sgt. Mauree Powell, the first sergeant of the Holm Center, was named the 2011 Air Force First Sergeant of the Year, she said she was surprised and humbled by the honor."Winning this award was an unexpected and overwhelming surprise. I am still in disbelief that something like this

  • Key Spouse program addresses needs of Air Force families

    Though it's a command program, the Key Spouse network focuses on the families, not the force.When a work issue arises, a military member may turn to someone in uniform. When spouses face challenges, they want to turn to other spouses, people they can relate to. This is the basis of the Key Spouse

  • Jogging tracks offer great way to get fit

    Running is a great way to shed those winter pounds, and Maxwell-Gunter has plenty of facilities to suit everyone's needs.Charles Atchley, Maxwell-Gunter's sports director, encourages use of the base facilities - three designated indoor tracks at Maxwell, two at Gunter, as well as outdoor tracks at

  • Airmen take aim at new firing range

    Airmen participating in firearm training will have something to look forward to the next time they shoot. Construction has just been completed on the new $15 million gun range, which will accommodate Air Force weapons qualification and any specially designed courses for security forces.The new range

  • Revitalizing health care: Trainee clinic targets needs of short-term students

    The trainee health clinic aims to provide speedy, accurate acute medical care, allowing students to return to their classes."We'll place these students back in their training environment as quickly and safely as possible -- the key word being 'safely'" said Lt. Col. Michael Lundy, commander of the

  • Airmen help save a life at crash scene

    Airmen are trained to be steadfast under pressure and must exhibit a willingness to act in everyday life. These attributes depict the men and women of Maxwell and more specifically Staff Sgt. Donnell Fulton, 22nd Training Support Squadron, and Senior Airman Derius Jackson, 42nd Security Forces

  • Col. McCain takes command of Eaker Center

    Air University Commander Lt. Gen. Allen Peck said that this was a day of new beginnings as he welcomed Colonel John McCain as the new commander of the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development Feb. 25. Col. McCain took command of the center from Col. Barbara Gilchrist, who retires this