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  • Helpers learn strategies to prevent suicide

    Being alert to the possibility of suicide and asking direct questions can save lives."Learn to break down walls and hurdle roadblocks to bring about discussions," said Chaplain (Capt.) David Del Prado, who hosted a SafeTALK seminar Dec. 7. This three-hour program uses scenarios, discussion and role

  • Select Career Development Courses become available online

    Airmen in select career fields can now complete their Career Development Courses through Air University's 'AU Online' website - a derivative website of Air Education and Training Command's Advanced Distributed Learning System - which provides course access from work or home computers.Electronic CDCs

  • Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

    Air Force officials are seeking active-duty enlisted Airmen to apply for the fall 2011 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program.The program offers enlisted members the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need academic major. The Air Force Personnel Center will conduct the annual NECP board

  • First Iraqi chief master sergeant of the Air Force visits Air University

    Iraq's first chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited Air University Dec. 7 to examine how the U.S. educates its Air Force.The visit marks the first time the Iraqi chief has been to the U.S. and was designed to give him a sweeping look at enlisted and officer education across the spectrum of

  • Combat rescue officers celebrate 10-year anniversary

    "Our personnel recovery forces need to be organized, trained and equipped to operate across the full range of military operations, including humanitarian operations, irregular warfare and conventional warfare," said Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, commander, Air University. "The Air Force has recognized

  • Maxwell team member named JAG Corps’ ‘Unsung Hero’

    One Friday, Col. Melinda Davis-Perritano asked her equipment and facility manager if the unit had any paint the same color as her door. He said he would try to find some. On Monday, when she returned, she found her door and trim freshly painted -- and already dry.That incident, said Colonel

  • Operation Homecooking puts trainees in homes for holiday

    About 200 officer trainees from Basic Officer Training and the Academy of Military Science were away from family this Thanksgiving but still managed to enjoy a traditional dinner.Each year, trainees from OTS at Maxwell and Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, are paired with a

  • Think fire safety during holiday season

    It's getting to be that time of year again, when halls will soon be decked, trees will be trimmed and hams will be baked. It's also the time of year for fire hazards.According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires occurring during the holiday season each year kill more than 400 Americans, injure

  • Still serving: Retiree Activities Office a guiding light for retirees

    A small group of devoted volunteers are poised to offer retirees of all branches of the armed forces and their families guidance on a number of issues, including benefits and procedures.With a motto of "Still Serving," the Retiree Activities Office provides liaison services between the active duty