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April 13, 2023
Air University library art exhibit celebrates creativity, builds relationships

Back in 1973, a collection of local artist Joanne Staley’s macrame designs were on display in the Air University library. Now, 50 years later, some of her compositions are back on display in the now-named Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center.
April 13, 2023
Air Force hosts tri-service ROTC conference

The leaders of Air Force, Army and Navy ROTC met at Maxwell to discuss the strategic and operational directions of their officer accession programs., April 5, 2023.
April 12, 2023
Maxwell Air Force Base

Maxwell Air Force Base, officially known as Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex, occupies the site of the first Wright brothers’ civilian flying school. It was named Maxwell Field in 1922 in honor of Second Lieutenant William C. Maxwell, a native of Atmore, Ala., who died in the Philippines in
April 12, 2023
Maxwell hosts Spark at the Max to showcase innovative ideas

The 42nd Air Base Wing partnered with MGMWERX to host their annual Spark at the Max on April 7, 2023.
April 12, 2023
Royal Canadian Air Force top enlisted aviator makes historic visit to Air University

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s top enlisted member visited Air University recently to honor fellow countrymen and orient himself on the university’s enlisted education programs.
April 6, 2023
42nd Medical Group holds open house for network providers

The 42nd Medical Group and Humana Military held a Provider Open House on base to strengthen the relationships with local care providers March 23, 2023.
April 6, 2023
U.S., International space professionals take part in Schriever Wargame 2023 at Air Force Wargaming Institute

The Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command recently completed a two-week wargame at the Air Force Wargaming Institute, bringing together senior civilian and military leaders, planners, and space system operators from eight nations.
April 5, 2023
Instructor to take over AETC Instagram for behind-the-scenes look into working at OTS

Officer Training School flight commander and instructor Capt. Abigail Bowles will take over AETC’s Instagram account to give a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day life shaping OTS officer trainees into warrior-minded leaders of character, April 7, 2023.
April 4, 2023
Air University Schriever Space Scholars earn slot at moot court world competition

A team representing the Schriever Space Scholars recently won the North American round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition.With the win, the team of Air Command and Staff College students will represent North America in the world finals at the 74th International Astronautical
April 4, 2023
Air Force SNCO Academy gets a new commandant

Chief Master Sgt. Alex. J. Eudy became the 25th commandant of the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base–Gunter Annex, Alabama, during an assumption of leadership ceremony at the academy, March 31, 2023.

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