Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony focuses on rich heritage

The Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony Tuesday at the Maxwell Event Center opened eyes to the diversity of the Hispanic experience through slices of life - home-cooked food, educational displays, presentations and clothing. Tech Sgt. Juan Medina and Tech. Sgt. Hortencia Crutcher, both of

Maxwell Elementary’s Sept. 11 ceremony pays tribute to nation’s unity in wake of tragedy

When Maxwell Elementary School students were asked to raise their hands if they have had parents deployed, many little hands went up. The school's Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony, led by the school's Youth Leadership Team, expressed the students' gratitude to the armed forces for eight years of

First enlisted-to-officer air liaison officers receive Air Force commissions

The Air Force's newest officer career field welcomed its first five former Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen after they received their Air Force commissions Sept. 9 from Officer Training School here. Effective Aug. 1 the Air Force dedicated Air Liaison Officer (ALO) as a specific officer

Maxwell to undergo DISA Enhanced Compliance Validation

Maxwell will undergo a Defense Information Systems Agency Enhanced Compliance Validation, or ECV, network inspection Sept. 28 through Oct. 2. "The ECV is very similar to an Operational Readiness Inspection, or a Nuclear Surety Inspection, of our secure and non-secure networks," said Major Gerald

Defense Department to start H1N1 flu vaccinations

All military personnel will be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, and the vaccine will be available to all military family members who want it, a Defense Department health affairs official said Sept. 2. The H1N1 vaccination program will begin in early October, said Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Wayne

Air Force releases Lieutenant Colonel, Major promotion list

The Air Force released Sept. 10 promotion lists to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Major. The following from Maxwell-Gunter were promoted to Lieutenant Colonel: Spaatz Center Gene F. Cummins Air Command and Staff College Mark A. Carlson Gary M. Civitella Stacy J. Craig Brian J. Crothers Paul J.

Intramural sports adds Ultimate Frisbee

The Maxwell-Gunter Fitness and Sports Center is including Ultimate Frisbee for the first time as an intramural sport. The Frisbee season begins Oct. 20. Deadline for team entry is no later than Oct. 9, according to Yancey Atchley, director of intramural sports. Squadrons can enter a team by

Combined Federal Campaign begins Monday

SOS Class 2009-F donates to charities

42nd Medical Group colonel earns Air Medal as flight surgeon

For Col. (Dr.) James W. Walter, service is a family tradition, so it is no surprise that his distinguished service has earned applause from his superiors. The type of award he earned, however, is rarely given to medical officers. Colonel Walter received an Air Medal from Lt. Gen. Gary L. North,