ACSC commandant welcomes new class

Maxwell Airmen one click away from hometown recognition

Air University schools have graduated more than 120,000 students since the beginning of fiscal year 2009, according to the Air Education and Training Command 2009 Snapshot. So far this year, only 104 AU graduates and Maxwell Airmen have employed the Joint Hometown News Service program, which

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts hosts 14th Military Appreciation Night

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is preparing to host their 14th annual Military Appreciation Night Thursday. "We appreciate the military and our long standing relationship with them," said Lara Lewis, director of marketing and public relations for the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. "This is our

Monument to honor Air Force first sergeants at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Air University Barnes Center's Air Force First Sergeants Academy (AFFSA) at Gunter Annex is currently in the process of developing a monument to honor the work and dedication of Air Force first sergeants, said the academy's director of education. Senior Master Sgt. Michael Bellerose said an initial

Operation Purple honors nation’s youngest heroes

Sixty-two military children from Alabama and outlying areas attended the first Operation Purple camp experience held July 26-31 at the YMCA's Camp Chandler on Lake Jordan, Ala. To demonstrate their support for the military children, Maxwell officials traveled to the camp July 30. While there, the

26th NOG, Det. 2, has new commander

In a formal ceremony July 31, Lt. Col. John S. Bommer Jr. assumed command of the 26th Network Operations Group, Detachment 2, at Gunter. Colonel Bommer succeeds Lt. Col. Paul R. Guevin III . 26th NOG, Det. 2 is part of the 67th Network Wing, headquartered at Lackland AFB, Texas. The unit's mission

Class begins for Air War College

Salute to the Troops concert brings jazz to Maxwell

A free Salute to the Troops Concert is scheduled for 7 p.m., Aug. 14 in Maxwell's Air Park. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a relaxing evening of jazz and Rhythm and Blues music performed by Tracy Hamlin. Ms. Hamlin, a popular artist from the Atlanta area, was the previous

Fall food festivals bring flavor, fun to Alabama

This fall season brings flavor and fun together with a variety of fall food festivals across Alabama. From fruit to fresh seafood and international cuisine, there is a festival for all tastes to enjoy. Information, Tickets and Travel, or ITT, offers bus trips to three different festivals this

13th annual USAF Marathon takes place in September

The thirteenth annual United States Air Force Marathon is less than two months away, taking place on Sept. 19, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Events include the full marathon, half-marathon, individual 10K, 5K, and a wheelchair race. The event is open to the public, with