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  • Large IT gathering grew from humble start

    The Air Force Information Technology Conference, or AFITC, has come a long way since its inception as the Air Force Small Computer Conference in 1983, according to Jason Bishop, the lead strategic communicator for the conference.AFITC will be held in Montgomery at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel

  • Lieutenants take on recruiting efforts

    After the ROTC program helped them reach their goal of becoming Air Force officers, 20 second lieutenants are selected to share their experiences as part of the Gold Bar Recruiter program."In an effort to align with the Air Force chief of staff's vision of a diverse Air Force, Air Force ROTC began

  • Commentary - What I believe

    After a change of command, people generally want, and genuinely need, to know how the new boss will lead them during his or her tenure. As commander and president of the Air University, I would like to share three leadership beliefs and seven organizational principles that shape my outlook and

  • MSFRIC construction continues

    Construction began last month on the $11.6 million renovation and addition to the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, or MSFRIC, located at the center of the Academic Circle at Maxwell. While construction is going on outside the building, the staff encourages visitors to use the outer

  • FSA students among those helping out local schools

    Maxwell-Gunter is giving back to the Montgomery community one brushstroke at a time.For the fourth year more than 150 Airmen and base personnel participated in an area wide effort to prepare 57 schools for incoming students."It is an opportunity to build a relationship with the Montgomery

  • Volunteerism brings Airman applause

    For Senior Master Sgt. David Scott, helping the community is a personal and professional pursuit.In recognition of his efforts, Scott, the director of operations at the First Sergeant Academy, was awarded the 2012 National Public Service Award at the Air Education and Training Command level. His

  • Maxwell feels effect of budget cuts, make choices

    As politicians discuss budget cuts in Washington, D.C., Maxwell Air Force Base is feeling the effect of the money crunch already as officials here work to find solutions.Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said budget legislation passed earlier this month asks for a $350 billion reduction in defense

  • CMSAF, senior enlisted leaders gather for annual summit

    The Air Force's top enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, convened the 2011 Senior Enlisted Summit last week at Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, with about 400 senior enlisted leaders attending.With the theme "Deliberately developing Airmen for the future,"