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  • CMSAF visits Maxwell-Gunter

    During a visit week to Maxwell-Gunter Feb. 22-25, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy took time out to talk about his vision for the Air Force enlisted corps.Since becoming the 16th CMSAF in June 2009, Chief Roy is evaluating many aspects of the corps. Chief Roy said he would like to see a

  • Plans underway to showcase Air Force's best

    Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to flock to Maxwell's air show March 27 and 28, according to officials here."We're excited about hosting the community for two days of top-notch flying action," said Lt. Col. Bud Mahan, the air show director.The Air Force's leading fighter jet

  • Officer Training School celebrates 50th anniversary

    Today (February 5) Air University Holm Center's Officer Training School at Maxwell-Gunter AFB will mark the 50th anniversary of the school's opening its doors. The school has invited former OTS students, staff and their guests to attend 50th anniversary events beginning today through Feb. 7. "We

  • Educators explore virtual reality as learning tool

    Some people teleported, others flew and some just walked into the holographic auditorium for the Global Learning Forum event held the evening of Nov. 19.Though they arrived by different means, everyone in attendance had one thing in common: they did not really exist. Neither did the lecture hall in

  • Wreaths Across America ceremonies honor veterans

    In what is now a holiday tradition, Civil Air Patrol is proud to partner with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that recognizes the courage and sacrifices of U.S. veterans."Our mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom," said

  • Valued member of AU Board of Visitors retiring

    After 13 years of service to the Air University Board of Visitors, Dr. Jan Kehoe is leaving the board but has many fond memories of her trips to Maxwell-Gunter.Dr. Kehoe said her best memory of Air University is the interaction with military and civilian personnel. She said that experience has

  • 'Share the Joy' brings holiday cheer to junior ranks, families

    On a chilly November morning, 25 volunteers from across the base gathered at Gunter Commissary to assemble 67 Thanksgiving baskets to junior ranking Airmen in need as part of Share the Joy, a holiday food basket and gift program administered by the Maxwell-Gunter Top 3, a council consisting of

  • Retiree Appreciation Day brings food, fun to those who served

    Maxwell Air Force Base treated retirees to bingo, flu shots, burgers, coffee and more during Retiree Appreciation Day Friday at the Honor Guard hangar. More than 1,000-1,200 were anticipated to attend, said 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kris Beasley in his opening remarks. Colonel Beasley noted

  • AETC commander presents Educator of the Year awards

    The 2008-2009 Air Education and Training Command Educator of the Year Awards were presented Nov. 16 in a ceremony at the Maxwell Officers' Club's Daedalian Room.Dr. Bruce Murphy, Air University Chief Academic Officer and master of ceremony for the event, said the AETC Educator of the Year awards are