Air University Foundation luncheon to honor Brokaw

The Air University Foundation is hosting a luncheon for honorary degree recipient Tom Brokaw from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center. Brokaw will be the featured guest speaker at the luncheon. According to Joe Panza, Air University Foundation

Taking steps away from violence

CFC launches donation drive

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter community met representatives from local agencies that benefit from the Combined Federal Campaign during a kickoff event Sept. 22 at the officers' club."As you know, the needs today have never been greater, so let's join together again to support worthy charities," said

Wreath-laying ceremony marks missing warriors' remembrance

"We will never forget" is the phrase displayed on the wreath laid on the Prisoners of War Missing in Action monument Monday morning at Maxwell's Air Park. The wreath-laying ceremony was part of National Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 16.According to the Defense Prisoner

CI ratings: AU 'excellent,' wing 'sat'

After months of hard work, Maxwell celebrated the end of the Air Education and Training Command compliance inspection with noisemakers, horns and hamburgers on Monday.Cowbells, whistles and sirens filled Polifka Auditorium when the Air University learned it had earned an "excellent" rating."This is

ACSC ceremony marks 9/11 anniversary

Ten years later, Air Command and Staff College leaders and students remember where they were Sept. 11, 2001. They shared their stories during a remembrance ceremony Sept. 9 at 7:46 a.m., marking the time Flight 11 hit the north tower of the World Trade Center.For many, the first reaction to the

After months of work, inspection begins Monday

After months of preparation, base officials say Maxwell-Gunter is prepared for its compliance inspection, or CI, which begins Monday.Inspectors from Air Education and Training Command will review how Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing comply with Air Force instructions. Besides examining

IT conference emphasizes partnership

The Air Force Information and Technology Conference, held this week at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa in Montgomery, brought together thousands of industry, defense and government attendees to exchange information on IT acquisition reform and cloud computing.The conference is where the rubber meets

New commander, president takes over Air University

The change of command ceremony Aug. 12 was unique for Air University, as Lt. Gen. David Fadok became the organization's first president and 29th commander."We produce the future and must never forget how important that mission is," Fadok said after assuming command from Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, who

International spouses graduate from orientation program

A colorful fashion show and children's performances wrapped up the International Family Orientation Program, or IFOP, July 8."Thank you for bringing your wives and families so we can get to know them," said Jody Savoie, an IFOP volunteer and the emcee for the spouses' graduation.The program was open