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  • Orientation program helps international families adjust

    Helping families adjust to life in America is part of the International Officer Schools commitment to foreign students learning at Maxwell Air Force Base.The International Family Orientation Program helps spouses develop survival skills, ranging from using American money and credit cards to calling

  • ACSC students set high standard

    The Air Command and Staff College held commencement ceremonies Monday, graduating more than 500 students. The students this year performed at an impressively high level, according to ACSC Commandant Brig. Gen. Stephen Denker."The class has done exceptionally well in both the classroom and as vibrant

  • 'Eagles' inspire new generation

    The Air Command and Staff College last week hosted its annual Gathering of Eagles, a program that honors pioneers in aviation and heroes of air, space and cyberspace.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the program, which honored 14 aviators. The event spanned an entire week and included in-depth

  • Sports affects global culture, author explains

    The Air Command and Staff College and the Air Force Culture and Language Center Professional Development Program recently co-hosted a program featuring Dr. Andy Markovits, author and professor of comparative politics and German studies at the University of Michigan.Dr. Markovits lectured about his

  • Department of Defense’s largest library expanding

    The Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center plays a multifaceted role on the base, as well as in the Air Force, the Department of Defense and the nation as a whole.The lobby has been used as a gathering place for Air University's dignitaries. The racks serve as a repository of information

  • Colonel Denker assumes command of ACSC

    The cold weather last weekend did not diminish the warm welcome Col. Stephen Denker and his wife, Corrine, received from the community.He was impressed by the show of support, despite the base closure Monday for an ice storm, he said during his Air Command and Staff College assumption of command

  • Gathering of Eagles lithographs available for presale

    The Gathering of Eagles Foundation is conducting presales of its 2011 lithograph until Jan. 3. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Gathering of Eagles with the theme of "Honoring Freedom's Heroes." Each lithograph includes a hand-drawn color portrait of the Eagles alongside their

  • Coming to America: International officers at Maxwell

    While traversing the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base, some interesting uniforms might be spotted. New ribbons, service caps and even new dress-blues could appear. However, these are not new Airman Battle Uniforms, or an exciting new revision of AFI 36-2903--they are most likely an international

  • MiG-17 spends 5 months at Maxwell after pilot falls ill

    If you were wondering why a Russian MiG-17F was sitting outside a Maxwell hangar last month, you probably weren't alone. In March, pilot Randy Ball was flying the MiG from Mississippi to Maxwell for the Thunder Over Alabama Air Show and Open House when he suddenly experienced a severe cardiac event.

  • Heritage of Air Power Race Series to honor legends

    Air Command and Staff College is launching a series of races designed to build camaraderie and physical fitness while raising awareness of Air Force history. The Heritage of Air Power Race Series consists of four races to be held at Maxwell throughout the instructional year. The races, which will