Air National Guard graduates first class from Maxwell’s Officer Training School

One hundred and nineteen Air National Guard officer cadets received their lieutenant bars during a ceremony at Polifka Auditorium, Friday.The class of O-2010-1 was the first class to graduate from the newly formed Detachment 12 since the Academy of Military Sciences moved to Maxwell's Officer

Two officers receive Bronze Stars at LeMay Center

Two officers were awarded bronze stars at Air University's LeMay Center for Doctrine Development for Education and Wargaming Nov. 13 for exceptional meritorious achievement during Operation Iraqi Freedom.Lt. Col. Duston Ashton and Maj. Nichole Oliver were presented their medals by Maj. Gen. Stephen

November exercise involves Autauga County officials

The November Base exercise, a joint exercise conducted with Autauga County officials, went "very well" said the Maxwell-Gunter Exercise Evaluation Team chief."This was a very smooth exercise where everyone worked well together and did exactly what they needed to do. It was an excellent exercise with

AF cost reduction move includes changes in custodial standards

The Air Force is changing custodial standards nationwide to save money, resulting in an overall basewide reduction of services at Maxwell. Perhaps the most obvious change for the average person working at Maxwell is custodians will no longer be coming from cubicle to cubicle to collect trash.The

Remembering British, French war dead

Canadian SNCOA instructor excels in classroom and martial arts

Step inside Chief Warrant Officer Gabriel Chartier's classroom and what sticks out more than his Canadian military uniform, or his French-Canadian accent, is his energetic and dynamic approach to teaching. Laugh with him, joke with him, smile with him, but do not make the mistake of confusing his

Air Command and Staff College online master’s program eligibility expands to captains

Air University will offer eligible mid-level Air Force captains a unique educational opportunity to enroll in an online master's degree beginning this December. The degree is designed to be career-relevant and is intended to accommodate the current high operations tempo environment, according to Dr.

42nd Medical Group receives flu vaccine

The 42nd Medical Group has received a new shipment of seasonal flu vaccine.All active duty and family members still requiring a flu shot should come to the Immunizations Clinic as soon as possible to receive the vaccine while supplies last.TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Standard beneficiaries may

Art contests to reward creativity of military children

Prizes are available to young artists participating in the 42nd Airmen and Family Readiness Center's Month of the Military Family art contest, which will also serve to honor injured military members as part of Wounded Warrior Month. During a student assembly Nov. 6, 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col.

Youth Centers offer First Tee Program

Maxwell and Gunter Youth Centers are offering the First Tee Program throughout November and December. This program is designed to teach character and life skills through the game of golf to children of military members and civilians associated with the military.Youth ages 7 to 17 are eligible to