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  • AFRI holds symposium to define future operators

    "Effects on the battlefield define a future Air Force operator" became a common theme in summation briefings July 23 at the Future Operators Symposium sponsored by the Air Force Research Institute, or AFRI, July 21-23 at Maxwell. Symposium Director retired Col. Scott Johnson said more than 300

  • Maxwell switchboard closing

    As planned on Aug. 6 at 10 a.m., the Maxwell-Gunter telephone switchboard system will transition to the Consolidated Telephone Operations (CTO) Center at Port San Antonio, Texas. Brian Therrien, 42nd Communications Flight Mission Systems manager, said the change will be managed by the AETC

  • New staff cars on base

    Commanders at Maxwell and Gunter are driving new staff cars that have a different appearance from the previous models, according to Master Sgt. Bryan Johnson, first sergeant of the 42nd Force Support Squadron. The new cars are Dodge Avenger models and are black, white, gray, silver and tan. The 42nd

  • Top 3 inducts new Senior NCOs

    The Maxwell-Gunter "Top 3" organizations recognized 44 new senior noncommissioned officers in an induction ceremony July 24 at Gunter's Falcon's Nest. The ceremony concluded the week's professional development seminar hosted by the Top 3, according to spokesperson Master Sgt. LaShema Lewis-

  • 554th member enhances commander financial system

    An enlisted member of the 554th Electronic Systems Group Finance team at Maxwell- Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., has developed a capability that helps commanders more effectively manage their resources and expenditures. Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Cella, when stationed at Tinker AFB, Okla., could see that his

  • Air Force IT conference set for August in Montgomery

    The Air Force Information Technology Conference 2009 is scheduled for Aug. 24-27 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa Convention Center in Montgomery. The annual conference brings together government leaders and key figures in the IT field to observe and discuss the latest information

  • Fall intramural sports: Beach volleyball, tennis teams forming

    Intramural volleyball The Maxwell-Gunter Fitness and Sports Center is planning the intramural beach volleyball season to begin Sept. 2. Participating squadrons need to complete and submit their endorsement no later than Aug. 21, 12 p.m. Endorsements need to include the number of teams to be entered,

  • AFROTC wins MAJCOM award for field training overhaul

    The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Civilian Development's Air Force ROTC field training team was recently recognized as one of Air Education and Training Command's winners for the 2009 Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award (CSTEA). The Air Force ROTC program is offered in 144

  • ASBC students learn warfighting skills

    Learning the skills necessary to operate in an expeditionary environment is now part of the curriculum for new Air Force lieutenants attending Air and Space Basic Course at Maxwell, said Capt. James Ware of the ASBC Retool Office. "A catch phrase would be, 'gaining the mindset of warrior ethos,' and

  • Camp gives opportunity for fun, games, learning

    "It's another great year at Camp Sunshine," Chan Gamble, camp organizer and Boy Scout representative, said on the second day of this year's event. He noted between 50 and 70 first-grade through fifth-grade boys participated, and 32 people from Maxwell-Gunter volunteered to be camp counselors. The