News - Category 42nd ABW

March 10, 2017
AMC Chief Scientist discusses S&T challenges for the Air Mobility Command during AFIT visit

AFIT hosted Dr. Donna Cowell Senft, a Senior Leader Executive and Chief Scientist for Air Mobility Command (AMC) at Scott Air Force Base on 3 February 2017. She serves as the AMC commander's scientific adviser, providing authoritative scientific counsel, technical advice, and guidance throughout
March 7, 2017
2016 Team Maxwell-Gunter Annual Award winners

2016 Team Maxwell-Gunter Annual Awards winners:Amn - Senior Airman Brittany Thompson, Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterNCO - Staff SSgt. Daniel Swenson, 26th Network Operations SquadronSNCO - Master Sgt. Scott Jacobson, 42d Air Base WingCGO - 1st Lt. Patrick Enslen, 42d Air Base WingFGO - Lt.
March 3, 2017
New crew lounge ready for Maxwell air show

A new crew lounge officially opened at base operations for Maxwell Air Force Base on Feb. 24, 2017.The new space is the largest known self-help project at Maxwell, completed by the 42nd Operations Support Squadron just in time for use during the two-day air show and open house, April 8-9, 2017.“The
March 1, 2017
Integration Cell marks first anniversary as Air University continues transformation

This February marks the first anniversary since the creation of the Air University’s (AU) Integration Cell. Designed to assist the nearly 20 schools and centers within the university in their continuing efforts to discover and develop professional networks and relationships, as well as to identify
Feb. 23, 2017
First senior enlisted in-residence students near graduation at AWC

The first group of enlisted Airmen to attend Air University’s Air War College in-residence at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is close to graduating from the Air Force’s top school for officer professional military education. The four chief master sergeants selected for the May 2017 graduating
Feb. 22, 2017
AF Chaplain Corps College returns to Maxwell

The Air Force Chaplain Corps College officially returns to Maxwell on April 1, 2017, after being in the Palmetto State for nearly seven years. The college had been operating at the Army’s Fort Jackson in South Carolina after it was moved there effective May 6, 2010, following a Base Realignment and
Feb. 22, 2017
AF offers new two-year degree program for civilians

The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no cost. Graduates of the online program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Air Force Leadership and Management Studies. The 60-credit hour program is
Feb. 13, 2017
AFGSC Chief Scientist discusses S&T challenges for the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise during AFIT visit

The Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, hosted Dr. Rodney Miller, senior leader executive and chief scientist for Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, Jan. 26, 2017. Miller is an AFIT alum who earned a Master of Science in
Feb. 9, 2017
The Crusader Experience with SFS

Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, 42nd Air Base Wing, command chief, left, is taken on a base perimeter tour by Staff Sgt. Brooke Verbrigghe of the 42nd Security Forces Squadron. The tour is the first of a bi-monthly “Crusader Experience” that 42nd Air Base Wing commander Col. Eric Shafa and Chief
Feb. 3, 2017
Goldfein invests in leadership development at Air University

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited with future Air Force leaders and invested time with groups around Air University’s Academic Circle at Maxwell Air Force Base, Feb. 2, 2017.

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