MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

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Base leaders complete their Combined Federal Campaign pledge forms Sept. 20. From left, Chief Master Sgt. Lonnie Slater, Air University command chief; Lt. Gen. David Fadok, AU president and commander; Col. Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Garth Meade, wing command chief. The 2012 Heart of Alabama CFC Campaign began this month with a kickoff event Sept. 21 at the Maxwell Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bud Hancock)

Maxwell Airman receives $10K through IDEA Program

42nd Air Base Wing commander, Col. Trent Edwards and wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Garth Meade present Program Executive Office-Business Enterprise System, computer programmer Senior Airman Zachariah Grummons a $10,000 check from the Air Force Innovative Development through Employee Awareness Program. Recently, Grummons submitted the paperwork for IDEA 2012-2069, “IMDS Automation and Expediency of Element Recycles,” saving the Air Force $111,625 annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

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Members of the Maxwell Air Force Base Fire Department practice entering a burning building during an exercise here, Sept. 20. Firefighters entered the structure and went through procedures to extinguish the blaze. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Alvin Williams)

Maxwell Remembers 9/11

Member of the Maxwell Air Force Base Fire Department remember those who died 11 years ago in the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy as they fly the American flag at half- staff, Sept. 11. Both civilian and military firefighters paused their day to hold a moment of silence and a prayer on the anniversary of the attack on America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Maxwell AFB 9/11

Maxwell Air Force Base Fire Department members hold a moment of silence to honor those to lost their lives 11 years ago, Sept. 11, 2001. Several members of the team spoke about their rememberance of the attack on America and the desire never to forget that moment in history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Maxwell AFB 9/11

Member of the Maxwell Air Force Base Fire Department remember those who died 11 years ago in the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy as they fly the American flag at half- staff, Sept. 11. Both civilian and military firefighters paused their day to hold a moment of silence and a prayer on the anniversary of the attack on America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Maxwell AFB 9/11

Maxwell Air Force Base Fire Department flies the American flag at half- staff, honoring those who lost their lives 11 years ago in New York City, Sept. 11. It is customary on Sept. 11 to fly the flag at half- staff from sunrise to sunset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

First Yale Oaths

Col. Scott Manning, Yale University AFROTC Detachment 009 commander, gives the oath of enlistment to new ROTC cadets at Yale Sept. 6. The new Yale detachment officially opens Sept. 21 with 38 cadets from the Yale student body and several other local schools. (Photo by Michael Marsland)

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Retired Gen. Eugene Habiger is the reviewing official for the Basic Officer Training graduation parade Aug. 31 and is the 2012 Officer Training School distinguished alumni. (Photo by Bud Hancock)

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These columns are the ruins of the R. C. Crocheron home, built in 1843. The house overlooked the Cahaba and Alabama Rivers until fire destroyed it in 1920. (Photos courtesy of the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park)

U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Christian Deichert

The Air War College team paddles to the start line for their first race of the Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival Saturday.

U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Burylo

Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey addresses members of the Air Force Association during a luncheon Aug. 22 at the Maxwell Club.

U. S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox

Apollo 13 Capt. Jim Lovell shares his experiences aboard the infamous spacecraft during a visit to Maxwell Aug. 24. He met with Air War College and Air Command and Staff College students to discuss leadership in the face of challenges.

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Senior Airman Emily Harris, member of the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard prepares to perform a memorial ceremony held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary in Montevallo Ala. Although Mr. was U.S. Naval veteran, Honor Guard Airmen participate in joint service funerals around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Members of the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a memorial ceremony held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary in Montevallo Ala. Although Mr. was U.S. Naval veteran, Honor Guard Airmen participate in joint service funerals around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Airmen from Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard fold the American flag during a funeral at Alabama National Cemetery, August 22. The flag is presented to the next of kin to the deceased during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Airmen from Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard carry the American flag during a funeral at Alabama National Cemetery, August 22. Maxwell' base honor guard supports requests throughout Alabama and parts of Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Members of the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a memorial ceremony held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary in Montevello, Ala. (U.S. Air Force by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Members of the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a memorial ceremony held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary in Montevello, Ala. (U.S. Air Force by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Members of the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a memorial ceremony held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary in Montevallo Ala. Although Mr. was U.S. Naval veteran, Honor Guard Airmen participate in joint service funerals around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Honor Guard provides for families of fallen

Members of the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard and Navy Honor members are followed by members of the family during a memorial ceremony held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary in Montevallo Ala. Although Mr. was U.S. Naval veteran, Honor Guard Airmen participate in joint service funerals around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)