Col. Mark J. Ramsey

Col. Mark J. Ramsey, 42nd Air Base Wing vice commander.

Gen. Ralph

Major Gen. Donald Ralph, mobilization assistant to the commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe-U.S. Air Forces Africa, was the keynote speaker at the African Airmen Alumni Symposium at Air University’s Air War College June 11-13. The symposium, sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, brought together 39 African officers from 16 countries to Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., to discuss regional challenges, strengthen key partnerships and encourage strategic thinking and airpower advocacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

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Maxwell AFB, Ala. – An officer from Africa listens to Maj. Gen Donald C. Ralph, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe; U.S. Air Forces Africa, Commander Air Component Command, Ramstein Air Base, Germany provide the keynote address to the AFRICOM symposium attendees at Air War College, Jun 11, 2013. The AFRICOM Symposium is an event designed to bring together military members of African nations to build relationships and partnerships with members of other African countries. Many of the attendees are previous graduates from the US Air Force's Air Command & Staff College and/or Air War College. (US Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox/Released)

Gathering of Eagles

Former WWII fighter pilot and prisoner of war, air show performer and test pilot Robert Hoover visits with Dr. Bruce Murphy, the Air University vice president of academic affairs, and Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander and president of the Air University, June 6 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Hoover was one of 15 ‘Eagles’ at this year’s Gathering of Eagles, Air Command and Staff College’s capstone event that recognizes aviation greats and military members who have made great contributions in service of the nation. The former first lieutenant received an honorary doctorate from Air University in 2010 for his lifetime aerial achievements and is shown standing next to his portrait alongside other AU honorary degree recipients, such as former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Astronauts attend Leadership Reaction Course

Astronaut Takuya Onishi from the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency navigates the Air University Leadership Reaction Course here May 23, 2013. The LRC is a series of obstacles designed to develop leadership and teamwork skills. A team of six U.S. and international astronauts were evaluating the courses for potential further astronaut leadership training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

MAXWELL

Maxwell Air Force Base's gym has a box which stores lost and found items. Base personnel can check with the front desk to inquire about missing belongings. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Air Force, civilian leaders share perspectives at NSF

Members of the base honor guard perform a memorial ceremony demonstration for the more than 100 business and community leaders attending the 60th Annual National Security Forum, here, May 8. The Secretary of the Air Force sponsored forum offers NSF guests and the AWC student body the opportunity to discuss issues facing the service in todays and future operating environments. In addition to lectures, NSF guests experienced first-hand the processing line Airmen go through before leaving on deployment and a military working dog demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

Air Force, civilian leaders share perspectives at NSF

Master Sgt. Danny Bradberry, Maxwell Honor Guard superintendent, briefs National Security Forum guests during memorial ceremony demonstration here, May 8. In addition to lectures, NSF guests experienced first-hand the processing line Airmen go through before leaving on deployment and a military working dog demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

MAXWELL

The U.S. Southern Command joint humanitarian assistance exercise, New Horizons, provides ear, nose and throat surgical procedures and hearing aids to patients across Central America. Maxwell Airmen combined with Canadian military and U.S. Marines to establish free medical clinics and continue construction on developmental projects, including four schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Charles Pace)

Chief Master Sgt.Timothy Horn

Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Horn official bio photo.

MAXWELL

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addresses the 2012 National Security Forum. NSF is an annual SecAF-sponsored event that brings together influential U.S. citizens with senior U.S. and international officers to discuss national defense issues. About 100 civilians from across the country will gather with Air War College students and staff next week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Air University’s mobilization assistant emphasizes AFRC force development

Colonel Edward Vaughan, Air National Guard adviser to the commander and president of the Air University and co-founder of GARNET, presents “The Startup of You,” a professional networking book, to Brig. Gen. Jocelyn Seng, mobilization assistant to the commander and president of the Air University, following her GARNET talk at Air War College in April at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Patricia York)

CMSAF visits Maxwell Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody answers questions during an Airmen's call Wednesday at Maxwell. Cody talked about the future of the Air Force and fielded questions about various topics including increasing personnel costs, the tuition assistance program and changes to the Air Force fitness assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Women's History Month - Female leaders discuss leadership, service

Colonel Marina Ray, Army retired Staff Sgt. Janet Bailey, Hannah Chadee and Peggy Hall share their experiences in life and leadership at the Women's History Month Luncheon March 28 at the Maxwell Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Burylo)

AFAF Kickoff

Maxwell Airmen pull a fire truck as part of the 2013 Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff rally March 29. The event also featured a formation run and a tug of war competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Percival)

AFAF Kickoff

Lieutenant Gen. David Fadok, left, commander and president of the Air University, and Col. Trent Edwards, right, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, complete their 2013 Air Force Assistance Fund donation forms with Captains Neysa Etienne and Cassandra Bates, 2013 AFAF project officers, during the kickoff rally March 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Percival)

Base Honor Guard Competition

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter Base Honor Guard demonstrate a funeral service ceremony during the montly honor guard competition in the Honor Guard Hanger, March 26. During the monthly competition the different flights are evaluated by members of base leadership on how well they execute different ceremonial procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Base Honor Guard Competition

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter Base Honor Guard demonstrate a funeral service ceremony during the montly honor guard competition in the Honor Guard Hanger, March 26. During the monthly competition the different flights are evaluated by members of base leadership on how well they execute different ceremonial procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Base Honor Guard Competition

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter Base Honor Guard demonstrate a funeral service ceremony during the montly honor guard competition in the Honor Guard Hanger, March 26. During the monthly competition the different flights are evaluated by members of base leadership on how well they execute different ceremonial procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Base Honor Guard Competition

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter Base Honor Guard demonstrate a funeral service ceremony during the montly honor guard competition in the Honor Guard Hanger, March 26. During the monthly competition the different flights are evaluated by members of base leadership on how well they execute different ceremonial procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Air War College’s international fellows festival fosters cultural understanding

Air War College student Lt. Col. Andrew Gilbert, Australia, offers kangaroo sausage to visitors at his booth at the AWC International Fellows Cultural Festival, held on Maxwell Air Force Base, March 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Air War College’s international fellows festival fosters cultural understanding

Air War College student Lt. Col. Jarle Nergard, Norway, cuts meat for a patron at his booth at the AWC International Fellows Cultural Festival, held on Maxwell Air Force Base, March 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Air Command and Staff College elective offers insight into unique American, U.S. military behavior

Dr. Brian Selmeski, Air Force Culture and Language Center chief of plans and policy, presents to a class of Air Command and Staff College international students March 13. Dr. Selmeski's course, "Understanding and Working with the U.S. Military," is the first graduate-level Air Command and Staff College elective to focus on the unique culture of the U.S. military. (Courtesy photo)

ACSC WARRIOR RELAY

A student from Air Command and Staff College checks on his next leg of the ACSC Warrior Relay from Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala., to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., March 8. Team members slept in National Guard Armories in between legs for a few hours during the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)