Veterinary team brings TLC to pets

Veterinary technician Linda Smith gives a thorough checkup to her K-9 friend. The vet clinic offers services for pets of military members and military working dogs. (Air Force photo/Christopher Kratzer)

Airmen take aim at new firing range

The new Maxwell Air Force Base firing range opened recently, featuring two bays with 42 firing points each, sound-reducing material and the ability to withstand higher-caliber ammunition. (Air Force photo/Christopher Kratzer)

AETC commander visits Maxwell

From left, Airman 1st Class Nandilyn Merjilla, aerospace medical technician at 42nd Medical Operations Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Tess Kelley, quality assurance manager at Air University financial management, have breakfast with Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander, at the Riverfront dining facility Wednesday during his first visit to Maxwell after taking command of AETC in November. The itinerary during his orientation visit included stops at various Air University units. During his three-day visit, the general had the opportunity to meet with numerous base military and civilian personnel and presented commander’s coins to select individuals whose contributions aided AETC's mission accomplishment. (Air Force photo/Chris Baldwin)

International festival brings world to Maxwell

From left, Irem Gokmen, daughter of Maj. Salih Gokmen, and Ece Senturd and Defne Senturd, daughters of Capt. Serbal Senturd, all from Turkey, share their heritage through traditional dress. (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)

Airmen help save a life at crash scene

Staff Sgt. Donnell Fulton, 22nd Training Support Squadron. along with Senior Airman Derius Jackson, 42nd Security Forces Squadron administered aid to a civilian after a car crash Feb. 15. The two Airmen witnessed a serious motor vehicle crash involving a single vehicle that had rolled several times off of the interstate and down an adjacent hill. They were able to free the individual from the wreckage as the vehicle began to leak fuel and emit smoke. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Stoltz)

DBIDS processing continues

Department of the Air Force officer Monica Roberts examines the creditials of an individual at the Maxwell Boulevard gate. All who need access to the base are encouraged to register as soon as possible with the Defense Base Indentification System. Starting in July, gate guards will scan IDs to ensure authorized installation access. (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)

Treasuring trees: Arbor Day recognition educates next generation

Gunter Child Development Center children perform a skit in honor of Arbor Day Thursday, as Maxwell Air Force Base received its 18th consecutive annual designation as a Tree City USA. (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)

Heritage luncheon celebrates possibilities

Chief Master Sgt. Brye McMillon, Air University command chief master sergeant, provides words of encouragement at the annual luncheon celebrating African-American Heritage Month Tuesday at the Officers' Club (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)

Dental clinic focuses on young smiles

Dental technicians Staff Sgt. Eric Ivie, also known as Major Molar, and Senior Airman Maranda Tenpenny greet drivers at the Maxwell Boulevard gate. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)

Gathering marries spouses with various base resources

Erica Handly and Monica Merrifield, foreground, look at the volunteer opportunities available for spouses as part of the Maxwell-Gunter Officers’ Spouses’ Club Tuesday while attending the spouses’ call held at the Maxwell Event Center. (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)

Colonel Denker assumes command of ACSC

Col. Stephen Denker, center, assumes command of Air Command and Staff College from Maj. Gen. Robert Kane, left, commander of the Spaatz Center and presiding officer of the ceremony Wednesday at the ACSC Wood Auditorium. Senior Master Sgt. Farentino Wardlaw, ACSC superintendent, looks on. (Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Crucial training prepares flag officers for deployment

Brig. Gen. Anthony Rock, former commandant of Air Command and Staff College, answers questions from Alabama Public Radio reporter Ryan Vasquez about the general's culture and language preparations for his command in Iraq. General Rock had spent a week in Iraq to familiarize himself with his new command following two weeks of intense Arabic language training. Col. Stephen T. Denker will assume command of ACSC next week. (Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)