Congressman greets Exchange shoppers

‘I can do this … Keeping fit to fight’

With the upcoming changes to the Air Force fitness program and our high rates of deployment, there has never been a better time to get (and stay) in great physical shape. When I first joined the Air Force, we were transitioning away from the run to the bike ergometry test. I took lots of jabs from

Force protection dominates the August base exercise

The base exercise evaluation team chief said assessing the actions of base personnel to changes in the Maxwell-Gunter Force Protection Condition was the primary focus of the August base exercise. "The true exercise for this month involved changing the FPCON," Gary Looney said. "We have many new unit

Air Force Research Lab holds wargame at Maxwell

Exploring the potential military utility of future Air Force technologies is the key objective of a wargame held Aug. 10-14 by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Maxwell's Air Force Wargaming Institute, said the chief of AFRL's Strategic Planning Branch. "This is a virtual exercise of potential

Air Force officials release staff sergeant selections

Air Force officials selected 15,223 of 30,574 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 49.79 percent was released Thursday. The average score for those selected was 275.81, with an average time in grade and time in service of 2.09 and 4.69 years, respectively.

Salute to the Troops

42nd FSS offers ample opportunities for fun, end of summer Labor Day weekend

Labor Day has historically signaled the end of summer and for many is a time to spend with friends and family outdoors. There is a wide range of activities offered by 42nd Force Support Squadron to explore this Labor Day. Stay close to home while making a splash this Labor Day and visit the Lake

Youth programs offer teens college, career opportunities

Maxwell and Gunter Youth Centers are providing opportunities for teens to earn college tuition money and gain work experience through their Youth Employment Skills, or YES, and Junior Staff programs. YES, a program available to military dependants ages 14-18, offers youth a chance to earn money

Maxwell-Gunter Youth, School Age Programs mix fun with education

The Maxwell and Gunter Youth and School Age Programs offer a variety of fun, educational opportunities for the youngest members of the Maxwell-Gunter community. "As youth development professionals, [our staff] is responsible for the emotional, social and physical development of all children through

Eaker College returns to designation as Eaker Center

By special order of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development has been redesignated as the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development effective Aug. 10. "Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development is being renamed the Ira C. Eaker Center for