Making it personal: Air Force Critical Days of Summer

Senior Amn. LaDarius Reed, 187 Fighter Wing, Force Support Squadron, Customer Service Representative and Master Sgt. Tony Mathews, 187 Fighter Wing, Knowledge Operations Manager, staying hydrated during their intramural softball game. Proper hydration is key to preventing accidents in the Alabama summer heat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Artists exhibit works at FRIC

Dr. Bruce Murphy (left), vice president for academic affairs at the Air University, and Dr. Frank Luzius, Director, Fairchild Research Information Center, look at artwor during a reception May 17 at the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center. The exhibit features artwork from the Capital City Artists.

Four Airmen Receive 2012 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley delivers remarks during a ceremony to award four Airmen with the 2012 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award May 11, 2012, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The award is the Air Force’s most prestigious award for leadership in the professional military education environment. (Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers-Cox)

Four Airmen Receive 2012 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award

(From left to right) Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley presents the 2012 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award to Air War College student Col. David Lowthian, Royal Canadian Air Force, while Lt. Gen. David Fadok, president and commander of the Air University, looks on during a ceremony May 11, 2012, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Lowthian was the first Air University international student to receive the award, which is the Air Force’s most prestigious award for leadership in the professional military education environment. In addition to Lowthian, Donley presented the award to three other Airmen attending Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officer School, and the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, respectively. (Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers-Cox)

Maxwell kicks off Spouse Appreciation Week

Suzie Schwartz, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, discusses her experiences as a military spouse May 7, 2012 at the Maxwell Event Center at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Schwartz was the guest speaker during the Spouse Appreciation Week kick-off event, which also included an information fair featuring base agencies. (Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

DANGER! Area flora and fauna should be handled with care

Poison ivy, which features three leaves, has hairy vines that can climb up trees. The leaves can turn a deep red in the winter. All of the plant – leaves, stem and vine – contain skin-irritating oils. (Air Force photo by Kelly Deichert)