554th member enhances commander financial system

An enlisted member of the 554th Electronic Systems Group Finance team at Maxwell- Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., has developed a capability that helps commanders more effectively manage their resources and expenditures. Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Cella, when stationed at Tinker AFB, Okla., could see that his

Air Force IT conference set for August in Montgomery

The Air Force Information Technology Conference 2009 is scheduled for Aug. 24-27 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa Convention Center in Montgomery. The annual conference brings together government leaders and key figures in the IT field to observe and discuss the latest information

AFROTC wins MAJCOM award for field training overhaul

The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Civilian Development's Air Force ROTC field training team was recently recognized as one of Air Education and Training Command's winners for the 2009 Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award (CSTEA). The Air Force ROTC program is offered in 144

Teens complete Cadet Officer School at Maxwell

While most high school students are taking a summer break, 119 Civil Air Patrol Cadets from across America decided to challenge their academic and physical skills at Maxwell. This youth development program teaches CAP's top one percent, ages 16 to 20, important skills in leadership, character,

Gold Bar Recruiter program returns to the Holm Center

The Air Force ROTC Gold Bar Recruiter program completed its first annual training course Thursday at Maxwell for 18 second lieutenants, said Brig. Gen. Teresa Djuric, Holm Center commander. This is the first group of lieutenants to go through the 10-day "Gold Bar" training course since the program

Base tests disease containment plan

All units at Maxwell and Gunter participated in last week's exercise as the 42nd Air Base Wing reviewed the wing's Disease Containment Plan, according to Gary Looney, exercise evaluation team chief for the 42nd ABW. He noted these exercises are timely as the Air Force manages the Swine Flu (H1N1)

AETC Commander speaks to future operators

Approximately 300 attendees came together for a Future Operators Symposium to explore the direction for developing future leaders as Air Force operators in the 21st Century. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, commander, Air Education and Training Command, opened the symposium on Tuesday. The Air Force Research

908th Airlift Wing transports humanitarian cargo

Avoid summer heat hazards with awareness, planning

The summer months are upon us. The summer brings fun and play for many, but also brings health hazards that can easily be avoided with a little planning and preparation.  Skin cancer is a major problem that most of us can prevent with a few simple precautions, such as wearing sunscreen with a Skin

How the ‘Diamond’ shines light on new role

Editor's note: The following is the final installment highlighting the experiences of Master Sgt. Michael Diaz, a recent graduate of the Air Force First Sergeants Academy. Sergeant Diaz, who hails from the 147th Mission Support Group located at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas,