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  • Get SMART: School activity day tests skills

    Children at Maxwell Elementary Middle School had a chance to become a little SMART-er April 20. The school held its sixth annual Science, Math, Aerospace, Research and Technology, or SMART Day. The themed day was filled with events based in the subjects of science, technology, engineering and

  • Fallen Airman's family accepts medal for a hero

    Karen Hollon accepted the posthumous Airman's Medal on behalf of her husband Tech. Sgt. Steven A. Hollon during a ceremony, here April 23. The award presented by Air University Commander Lt. Gen. David Fadok was received for actions including voluntary risk of life under circumstances other than

  • Reservist learned to love triathlons

    For the last two years, Lt. Col. Madalyn Marlatt, commander of the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, has enjoyed competing in triathlons. Now she's ready to spread that joy to others by becoming a certified triathlon instructor.Triathlons are multisport endurance events that include three

  • Air Force key spouses make a difference

    The Key Spouse program, revised in 2009 as part of the "Year of the Air Force Family" initiative, focuses on the whole family. With so many active-duty members deployed and away from home, the Air Force realized its programs needed an upgrade. Key spouses are spouses from individual units appointed

  • Robot expo at STARBASE brings learning to life

    Education goes beyond books to help 21st-century students develop technology skills. Military children from Alabama and Georgia gained hands-on experience during the third annual Georgia-Alabama Robot Expo held at Maxwell's STARBASE facility April 12."Robotics are a fun and valuable teaching tool

  • Gathering of Eagles selects 2012 honorees

    The U.S Air Force's Gathering of Eagles symposium, held annually at Maxwell, recently announced the honored Eagles invited for the 2012 program, scheduled June 5-9. The 2012 Gathering of Eagles theme - "Adversity-Victory-Legacy" - embodies the experiences of the selected Eagles, among them test