Base exercise simulates active shooter threat

Capt. Nathan Brown, deputy chief of training, Officer Training School, plays the role of the active shooter during this week's exercise. The exercise assessed the ability of base personnel and emergency response teams to react to reports of a gunman on the installation. Maxwell and Gunter hold periodic exercises to ensure base personnel are prepared to respond to an assortment of challenges, including natural disasters, accidents and other emergencies. (Air Force photo/Donna Burnett)

Base exercise simulates active shooter threat

Holding a simulated weapon, Staff Sgt. Brent Olson and military working dog Akim of the K-9 unit from 42nd Security Forces sweep building 1487 in search of a simulated active shooter Tuesday. The exercise assessed the ability of base personnel and emergency response teams to react to reports of a gunman on the installation. Maxwell and Gunter hold periodic exercises to ensure base personnel are prepared to respond to an assortment of challenges, including natural disasters, accidents and other emergencies. (Air Force photo/Donna Burnett)

ANG distinguished visitor tours AU

Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander and president of the Air University, and Maj. Gen. Jannette Young, Air National Guard assistant to the commander of Air Education and Training Command, discuss professional military education initiatives, including blended learning and integration of emerging technologies into the student experience, during Young's visit Monday and Tuesday to the Air University. During her visit to Maxwell and Gunter, Young reviewed Air National Guard programs and personnel assigned or attached to the Air University. (Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Telling the tooth

The American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month in February to raise awareness and inform the public about the importance of children's dental health. The Maxwell dental clinic participates in the themed month every year. The major and representatives from the dental clinic will visit Maxwell Elementary Middle School next week to talk to students about proper dental hygiene. (Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Business booming at the Air University Inn

Liza Ward, Alfreda Masten and Fonda Bryant complete a transaction at the University Inn. The inn recently boosted its staff because of an increase in student occupancy.(Air Force photo/Desiree Garcia)

Alabama Goodwill Ambassadors honored

Wing Commander Darren Goldie of the Royal Australian air force, from left, watches as 40-class award recipients Dottye and Jim Hannan read a card of thanks crafted by his children. Volunteers who sponsor international officers during their studies at the Air University were honored with an awards ceremony Tuesday. (Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)