'Space as a contested environment' debuts

A new Special Area of Emphasis topic titled "Space as a Contested Environment," was introduced by U.S. military officials here March 30 at the 25th National Space Symposium. Special Areas of Emphasis are established by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, to address areas of

DoD identifies stimulus projects for Maxwell-Gunter

Following passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, several projects at Maxwell and Gunter are included in a Department of Defense report identifying "specific investments in construction, facility improvements, and energy efficiency projects that will help improve the quality

Stimulus package to aid Airmen

Improvements in dormitories, child development centers and energy conservation plans will come to fruition as the Air Force receives about $1.7 billion in Defense-related appropriations through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, military finance officials said. "The Air Force fully supports

General Lorenz selects MDG Airman for STEP

"The Air Force no longer needs Staff Sgt. Shawone Riser," said Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, the Air University commander, to an impromptu gathering Wednesday at the 42nd Medical Group. Silence ... A nervous giggle from someone in the audience ... But, he added, to wild cheers and applause, "As of now, she

Ready to paint

LeMay class directly supports Middle East effort

When the Iraqi Air Force requested training, Lt. Col. Dustin Ashton got into gear. Americans working with the Iraqi Air Operations Center received a request from the Iraqis to provide any type of training that would be good for Iraqi military members working at the IAOC. "(The Iraqis) need to learn

Air War College student saves lives in Africa water rescue

An Air War College student at Maxwell jumped to action to prevent two girls from careening over one of the world's largest waterfalls March 8. During a school trip to Africa, Lt. Col. Keith Andrews rescued two girls who fell into the water at the top of Victoria Falls in Zambia. The morning his

SOS 'blends' training model incorporating new technology

Academic and military researchers are introducing and proposing new approaches on leadership and teamwork training at the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Air Education and Training Command, the sponsor organization, partnered with the University of Texas at Austin to conduct

Legislature honors Brig. Gen. Crowell

IOs from SOS get a look at American justice

During a breakfast at the Maxwell Officer's Club March 9, the American judicial system was the topic, and a six-member panel familiarized international officers from Squadron Officer School with how the justice system works in the United States. The panel, consisting of Judge Wallace Capel, U.S.