AFIT colonel stresses commitment to AF Core Values, higher education for Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Institute of Technology, known as AFIT by many, welcomed a new Air University Detachment 1 Commander/Director of Staff Dec. 16, 2016. However, he’s no stranger to the institute or its mission. In fact, he has served in several capacities at AFIT

AMC Chief Scientist discusses S&T challenges for the Air Mobility Command during AFIT visit

AFIT hosted Dr. Donna Cowell Senft, a Senior Leader Executive and Chief Scientist for Air Mobility Command (AMC) at Scott Air Force Base on 3 February 2017.    She serves as the AMC commander's scientific adviser, providing authoritative scientific counsel, technical advice, and guidance throughout

2016 Team Maxwell-Gunter Annual Award winners

2016 Team Maxwell-Gunter Annual Awards winners:Amn - Senior Airman Brittany Thompson, Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterNCO - Staff SSgt. Daniel Swenson, 26th Network Operations SquadronSNCO - Master Sgt. Scott Jacobson, 42d Air Base WingCGO - 1st Lt. Patrick Enslen, 42d Air Base WingFGO - Lt.

New crew lounge ready for Maxwell air show

A new crew lounge officially opened at base operations for Maxwell Air Force Base on Feb. 24, 2017.The new space is the largest known self-help project at Maxwell, completed by the 42nd Operations Support Squadron just in time for use during the two-day air show and open house, April 8-9, 2017.“The

Integration Cell marks first anniversary as Air University continues transformation

This February marks the first anniversary since the creation of the Air University’s (AU) Integration Cell. Designed to assist the nearly 20 schools and centers within the university in their continuing efforts to discover and develop professional networks and relationships, as well as to identify

First senior enlisted in-residence students near graduation at AWC

The first group of enlisted Airmen to attend Air University’s Air War College in-residence at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is close to graduating from the Air Force’s top school for officer professional military education. The four chief master sergeants selected for the May 2017 graduating

Maxwell's annual Prayer Breakfast

AF Chaplain Corps College returns to Maxwell

The Air Force Chaplain Corps College officially returns to Maxwell on April 1, 2017, after being in the Palmetto State for nearly seven years. The college had been operating at the Army’s Fort Jackson in South Carolina after it was moved there effective May 6, 2010, following a Base Realignment and

AF offers new two-year degree program for civilians

The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no cost. Graduates of the online program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Air Force Leadership and Management Studies. The 60-credit hour program is

New firearm counter opens at Maxwell Base Exchange

The Maxwell Base Exchange will celebrate the grand opening of its new firearms counter, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, starting at 10 a.m.  As a part of the grand opening, cake and refreshments will be given out, as well as the raffling of two firearms. “The Maxwell Exchange is pleased to offer a variety of