Leading learning innovation

The Air Force has a heritage rooted in technology and innovation. From our earliest days, Airmen have sought to find a better way to dominate the domains in which we operate -- air, space, and now, cyberspace. Developing superior capabilities which enable global vigilance, global reach and global

Monument to honor Air Force first sergeants at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Air University Barnes Center's Air Force First Sergeants Academy (AFFSA) at Gunter Annex is currently in the process of developing a monument to honor the work and dedication of Air Force first sergeants, said the academy's director of education. Senior Master Sgt. Michael Bellerose said an initial

Maxwell Elementary ready for school year

A process that began a few years ago at the Maxwell Elementary School is again in full swing this year, said the school's principle Tuesday. The process is "continuous school improvement," and it is intended to enhance the quality of education for MES students, Melissa Hayes said. "We are looking at

Bronze Star awarded to Holm Center captain for meritorious service

The executive officer to the commander of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development was awarded the Bronze Star July 24 for his exceptional leadership enabling development and governance while deployed to Afghanistan. Capt. Kenneth O. McGrew was assigned as an

Day Street gate construction continues

Senior NCO Academy welcomes new commandant

Chief Master Sgt. Alexander "Alex" D. Perry assumed leadership of the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy July 21 as the 17th commandant and the 11th enlisted commandant. Chief Perry said he was "shocked" to learn of his selection from a group of about 12 nominees to serve as the next SNCOA

Operation Purple honors nation’s youngest heroes

Sixty-two military children from Alabama and outlying areas attended the first Operation Purple camp experience held July 26-31 at the YMCA's Camp Chandler on Lake Jordan, Ala. To demonstrate their support for the military children, Maxwell officials traveled to the camp July 30. While there, the

Maxwell deployment programs support Airmen, families

As the Air Force deployment tempo continues to surge forward, Airmen and families stationed at Maxwell have a variety of programs providing assistance during each phase of a deployment. "As the military continues to transform to meet unexpected and uncertain missions, the components of military

26th NOG, Det. 2, has new commander

In a formal ceremony July 31, Lt. Col. John S. Bommer Jr. assumed command of the 26th Network Operations Group, Detachment 2, at Gunter. Colonel Bommer succeeds Lt. Col. Paul R. Guevin III . 26th NOG, Det. 2 is part of the 67th Network Wing, headquartered at Lackland AFB, Texas. The unit's mission

Class begins for Air War College