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  • ACSC presents 480 diplomas

    In celebration of academic accomplishments, the Air Command and Staff College hosted its annual graduation ceremony Monday at Polifka Auditorium.The ACSC class of 2013 is comprised of 480 graduates, including 298 Airmen, 43 Soldiers, 29 Sailors, 12 Marines, 22 civilians and 76 international officers

  • African Airmen return to Air University for U.S. Air Forces Africa symposium

    Military officers from the air forces of 16 African countries returned to Air University for the African Airmen Alumni Symposium June 11-13.The symposium, held at Air War College and sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, is geared toward strengthening key partnerships, enhancing regional cooperation

  • Winners lose weight, gain healthy lifestyles

    Four months after the start of the Biggest Loser Competition, the winners say that they are thrilled at the results from their hard work and dedication to a healthier lifestyle."It is very rewarding, and I feel better," said competitor Mary Arrington. "Although, it was difficult when my sister and I

  • Families can work together to stop childhood obesity

    Most physicians feel uncomfortable addressing the problem of obesity in a child. Many parents feel guilty about letting a child's weight get out of control, while others feel a weight problem is something their child will surely outgrow with time.I have even encountered anger from parents who don't

  • Montgomery declared a Purple Heart Capital City

    Honoring the city's population of wounded combat veterans, Mayor Todd Strange declared Montgomery a Military Order of the Purple Heart Capital City during Tuesday's city council meeting, making the Capital of Dreams the third city in the United States to adopt such a distinction. "The city of

  • CDCs to stay open five days a week

    Maxwell and Gunter child development centers will remain open during the furlough periods this summer, announced 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Trent Edwards."We have worked out the details, scheduling and Air Force guidance," said Edwards, who added that both Maxwell and Gunter will be able to

  • Givhan shares his experience at State Department with River Region Forum

    Harmonizing the instruments of national power through joint ventures with the State Department was one of the main topics discussed at this quarter's River Region Forum, held at the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education May 23.Major Gen. Walter Givhan, LeMay Center commander,