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

Maxwell kicks off Spouse Appreciation Week

Spouse Appreciation Week kicked off here May 7 with an information fair and visit from Suzie Schwartz, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz.Helping spouses is essential to the Air Force mission, she said during remarks to Maxwell spouses."People don't stay in [the Air Force] unless

SNCOA holds commencement at Gunter

Almost 400 students graduated from the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Tuesday at Kisling Hall, the first graduation ceremony at the academy's auditorium.Class 12-C, the 204th class to graduate from the SNCOA, featured 399 students, including Airmen, Coast Guardsmen and Sailors. Two

Joining the Long Blue Line