Air University Foundation luncheon to honor Brokaw

The Air University Foundation is hosting a luncheon for honorary degree recipient Tom Brokaw from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center. Brokaw will be the featured guest speaker at the luncheon. According to Joe Panza, Air University Foundation

Race series combines heritage, fitness

Maxwell will kick off the second annual "Heritage of Air Power" race series with the Spaatz Five-Miler Nov. 4. The second race, a 15k run, will be held in April.The first race, a five-mile course, starts and ends in front of the Wright Flyer at Air University's Academic Circle. The course will

Considering college? Workshop can help chart course

Paying for college can be daunting. With preparation and research, students can earn a degree without gaining overwhelming bills.The Airman and Family Readiness Center and Education Center are teaming up for a workshop 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the Maxwell Airman and Family Readiness Center to

Taking steps away from violence

Community suicide prevention propells unified response

The Air Force has one of the best, if not the best, suicide prevention programs in the world. One major reason for the success of the Air Force Suicide Prevention Program is it relies on the Wingman philosophy, making suicide prevention everyone's business and responsibility. When a life is lost to

National Fire Prevention Week focuses on family safety

Next week, Maxwell will observe National Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme, "Protect Your Family From Fire," focuses on what families can do to prevent fires in the home. The event allows fire departments across the U.S. to put an emphasis on fire prevention and safety. The week also

Views from the canvas

Students' meditations on modern life on display at MMFAThrough the Artworks program at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, students have the opportunity to display their work alongside the masters.Ten Maxwell students were selected to have their paintings and drawings included in the "American Scene

Cooking up a war: Baking contest planned Oct. 24

Bakers, find your best recipes, preheat the oven and prepare to compete for prizes when the Maxwell Event Center hosts a baking war Oct. 24."They should make their best dessert and bring it by the event center with the recipe," said Lee Lindsay, MEC supervisor. "Anything from cookies to cakes to

CFC launches donation drive

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter community met representatives from local agencies that benefit from the Combined Federal Campaign during a kickoff event Sept. 22 at the officers' club."As you know, the needs today have never been greater, so let's join together again to support worthy charities," said

Women's Health Clinic closes

The Women's Health Clinic will close tomorrow as part of 2012 fiscal constraints. "Primary women's health care will be rolled into Family Health," said Maj. Phillip Douglas, 42nd Medical Group practice manager. "If specialty care is needed, patients will be referred to civilian TRICARE-network