Leadership honors

Air University authors receive Blue Dart Awards

In a ceremony this week at Air War College's Jones Auditorium, seven Air War College students and faculty members received Blue Dart Awards for writing opposite-the-editorial-page, or op-ed, pieces about their work at Air University. There were at total of 25 Blue Dart Awards presented for 2010.In

Base Wet Bulb monitors heat risks

Alabama summers can be rough on even the most seasoned Southerner. With the long days of sunshine and the suffocating humidity, it is easy to suffer from heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke. The Air Force's Critical Days of Summer Campaign, which begins today, is designed to help Airmen stay safe

Air University education database down

A computer system managing various aspects of Air Force education experienced a serious technical malfunction May 13, impacting Air University distance learning, related education records, and test control facilities Air Force-wide.Specifically affected are enlisted and officer distance learning for

42nd MDG celebrates National Nurse and Medical Technician Week

The 42nd Medical Group is celebrating Nurse and Medical Technician Week. This year's event, themed "Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow," culminates on Wednesday, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing."National Nurses Week is an annual celebration to honor the service

ECPD graduates inaugural Advanced Analyst Course class

The Air Force deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance was in attendance when students graduated the inaugural Advanced Analyst Course April 30 in a ceremony at Maxwell's Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development."This is our first course for ISR analysis

Squadron Officer School forges future for CGOs

Squadron Officer School celebrates its 60th anniversary with an array of events this weekend, culminating with an address by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz. General Schwartz is scheduled to be keynote speaker at Saturday's military ball. The school provides company grade

Partner nation enlisted leaders integral to SELS theme

In keeping with the theme of the 2010 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit, "Deliberately Developing Airmen for Global Response," enlisted leaders from 18 partner and coalition countries participated here May 4-6.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy highlighted the importance of

CCAF recognizes 350,000th degree recipient

The Community College of the Air Force recognized the 350,000th CCAF degree recipient during the 2010 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit at the Senior NCO Academy, Gunter Annex, May 5.The 350,000th degree emphasizes CCAF's mission, to offer and award job-related associate in applied science degrees and

Biggest Loser contestants reap rewards of healthy habits

Two-and-a-half months into a basewide Biggest Loser contest, participants feel they have already won, no matter what the contest's final outcome may be. "The doctor says that just since I started this program, I've added 10 years to my life," said Deborah Aguilar-Root of Air War College. "That