Contractor recognized with medal for ultimate sacrifice

Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly, commander of the U.S. Southern Command, presented the Defense of Freedom Medal to the family of Thomas Janis, a U.S. defense contractor killed in 2003 by narcoterrorists in Columbia, during a posthumous award ceremony March 27 at the Air War College."I did not know

Air War College’s international fellows festival fosters cultural understanding

Nearly 1,000 people enjoyed a sampling of international food and friendship at the Air War College's International Fellows Cultural Festival, held Mar. 23 at Maxwell Air Force Base.The annual event featured native culture and food from 41 different countries, represented by the 44 international

AETC garners 4 awards at AFA Gala

The Central Florida Chapter of the Air Force Association recognized Air Education and Training Command with four awards at the chapter's Air Force Gala banquet in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 21.Air University, AETC Technical Training Division, AETC Medical Training and Community College of the Air Force

New POW exhibit opens at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Forty years since America welcomed home 591 Vietnam War prisoners under the Operation Homecoming mission, Gunter's Enlisted Heritage Research Institute honored their sacrifice and those still missing Feb. 15 with the unveiling of a new exhibit focusing on one enlisted man's story of freedom.Nearly

Givhan assumes command of LeMay Center

Major Gen. Walter Givhan came home last week as he assumed command of the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education during a ceremony Jan. 4. Givhan succeeded Maj. Gen. Thomas Andersen, who retired. Moving in to a position that is dual-hatted, Givhan also assumes duties as the

EHRI dedicates display to a chaplain assistant

In honor of a sergeant who demonstrated service before self, the Enlisted Heritage Research Institute at Gunter held a display dedication ceremony Nov. 5 in memory of Staff Sgt.Merle Y. Strang, a chaplain assistant.While assigned to the 5th Air Force in Seoul, Korea, during the Korean Conflict,

Aurora Cadets recognized

Maxwell prepares for Isaac - Tips and Tricks to weather the storm

According to the latest press release (10:00 a.m., Aug. 27) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admimistration, a hurricane advisory has been placed on the areas east of Morgan City, La.  to Destin, Fla.Maxwell Air Force base and Gunter Annex is expected to see some of this storm, albeit a

Czelusta takes command at SOC

Col. Mark Czelusta assumed command of the Squadron Officer College from Col. Terrance McCaffrey during a change of command ceremony held July 3 in Husband Auditorium.McCaffrey thanked his superiors for the opportunity to lead SOC. Departing from the school is bittersweet for the outgoing

Four Airmen Receive 2012 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley presented four Airmen with the 2012 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award May 11 during a ceremony at the Air War College here. The award is the Air Force's most prestigious award for leadership in the professional military education environment."The