Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K

A participant takes in a few miles during the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 6. (Photo by Kelly Deichert)

Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K

A participant nears the half-way point of the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race, here, April 6. (Photo by Kelly Deichert)

Etchberger legacy lives on through donations to Enlisted Heritage Research Institute, SNCOA

The sons of Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger flank the statue of their father following its official unveiling on Monday. Rich Etchberger, left, and Cory Etchberger,right, joined other family members and dignitaries including Gen Philip Breedlove, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy, in honoring their father's legacy with the dedication of his medal of honor and the bust unveiling at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy. (Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Etchberger MOH, bust donated

The sons of Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger flank the statue of their father following its official unveiling on March 26, 2012. Rich Etchberger, left, and Cory Etchberger,right, joined other family members and dignitaries including General Philip Breedlove, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Chief Master Sergeant James Roy, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, in honoring their father's legacy with the dedication of his medal of honor and the bust unveiling at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Etchberger MOH, bust donated

Senior Master Sgt. Karen Steffes-Graves presents the Medal of Honor awarded to Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger to his sons Cory, left, and Rich, center, during the ceremony marking the medal's donation to the Enlisted Heritage Research Institute on March 26, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Taste of the World culinary and cultural event

Colonel Yadi Sutanandika makes final preparations of authentic Indonesian food before more than 800 Air War College staff, faculty, students and their families who attended the Taste of the World culinary and cultural event, March 3 at Maxwell Air Force Base. Air War College international students displayed ethnic foods and dress from 45 different countries. In addition to sharing cultures, attendees raised food donations for the Montgomery Food Bank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Glenn Miller

In this Air University History office file photo, Glenn Miller, center, prepares for one of the more than 500 radio broadcasts in which he and his band performed as part of morale-boosting efforts in tihe Army Air Force.

Santa Claus arrives at Maxwell AFB

Santa Claus makes a surprise visit to Maxwell's Christmas tree lighting ceremony bringing out the holiday spirit in young and old. The festivities included music, food and drinks, as well as a chance for children to request Chirstmas gifts from Santa.

Glenn Miller Holiday Concert

The Airmen of Note entertain River Region residents as part of the annual Glenn Miller Holiday Concert at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre Dec. 10. (Air Force Photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Air University Awards Tom Brokaw Honorary Degree

Tom Brokaw speaks during a honorary degree ceremony held Monday. Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander and president of the Air University, Dr. Bruce Murphy, vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Jack Hawkins, chair of the AU Board of Visitors, presented Tom Brokaw with a hood and diploma recognizing his honorary Doctor of Letters degree. (Air Force photo/Donna Burnett)

Taking steps away from violence

Maxwell Air Force Base community members take part in a 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' event Tuesday to raise awareness of domestic violence as part of the base's campaign of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event included a proclamation signing by the 42nd Air Base Wing Commander, Col. Brian Killough. It also included information about domestic violence provided by base organizations, including Family Advocacy and the Airman and Family Readiness Center. (Air Force photo/Chris Baldwin)

CFC launches donation drive

From left, Chief Master Sgt. Lonnie Slater, Air University command chief; Capt. Paula Morse, Maxwell installation project officer; Lt. Gen. David Fadok, Air University commander and president; Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Wepner, 42nd Air Base Wing command chief; and Col. Brian Killough, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, sign pledge forms during the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff event Sept. 22 at the officers’ club. (Air Force photo/Chris Baldwin)

IT conference emphasizes partnership

The Air Force Information and Technology Conference featured thousands of industry, defense and government attendees. (Air Force photo/Christopher Kratzer)

New monument at EHH honors first sergeants

A new monument dedicated to First Sergeants was unveiled Aug. 4 at the Enlisted Heritage Hall on Gunter Annex. (Air Force photo/Chris Baldwin)

Combat rescue officers celebrate 10-year anniversary

This month, Combat Rescue Officers celebrate 10 years of rescuing anyone, anywhere, anytime and returning them with honor. The Combat Rescue Officer career field was created on Dec. 8, 2000. For more information about the Combat Rescue Officer career field, contact the CRO Selection Program Manager at (757) 764-8170, or send a message to cro.selection@langley.af.mil. (Courtesy photo)

Combat rescue officers celebrate 10-year anniversary

This month, Combat Rescue Officers celebrate 10 years of rescuing anyone, anywhere, anytime and returning them with honor. The Combat Rescue Officer career field was created on Dec. 8, 2000. For more information about the Combat Rescue Officer career field, contact the CRO Selection Program Manager at (757) 764-8170, or send a message to cro.selection@langley.af.mil. (Courtesy photo)

Combat rescue officers celebrate 10-year anniversary

This month, Combat Rescue Officers celebrate 10 years of rescuing anyone, anywhere, anytime and returning them with honor. The Combat Rescue Officer career field was created on Dec. 8, 2000. For more information about the Combat Rescue Officer career field, contact the CRO Selection Program Manager at (757) 764-8170, or send a message to cro.selection@langley.af.mil. (Courtesy photo)

Combat rescue officers celebrate 10-year anniversary

This month, Combat Rescue Officers celebrate 10 years of rescuing anyone, anywhere, anytime and returning them with honor. The Combat Rescue Officer career field was created on Dec. 8, 2000. For more information about the Combat Rescue Officer career field, contact the CRO Selection Program Manager at (757) 764-8170, or send a message to cro.selection@langley.af.mil. (Courtesy photo)

Iraq's chief master sergeant of the Air Force speaks to Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy

The Iraqi chief master sergeant of the Air Force speaks Dec. 7 at the U.S. Air Force’s Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. During the visit, his first to the States, the chief heard from the Academy and other elements of Air University, regarding how the U.S. Air Force educates its Airmen across the spectrum of ranks. The chief was scheduled to make stops at other Air Education and Training Command bases during his time in the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Chief master sergeants of the Air Force for Iraq and the U.S. share lunch

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy laughs with his counterpart, the Iraqi chief master sergeant of the Air Force, during lunch Dec. 7 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The Iraqi chief was in the States for the first time, visiting Air University and other Air Education and Training Command bases to observe and glean ideas concerning how the U.S. Air Force educates and trains its Airmen for the duration of their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

28th Annual Glenn Miller Concert

The U.S. Air Force band's Airmen of Note perform for the 28th Annual Glenn Miller Holiday Concert at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center, Dec. 5, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bud Hancock)

28th Annual Glenn Miller Concert

The U.S. Air Force band's Airmen of Note perform for the 28th Annual Glenn Miller Holiday Concert at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center, Dec. 5, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bud Hancock)

Ceremonial Presentation of the Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa to the honorable Charles F. Bolden Jr.

Ceremonial Presenataion of the Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa to the Honorable Charles F. Bolden, Jr. Administrator to National Aeronautics and Space Center (NASA) at Polifka Auditorium, 15 November 2010 Maxwell AFB

100th anniversary of Wright Brothers' school honored with Dining Out

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Air University Commander Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, and Col. Jeff Dunn, LeMay Center vice commander participate in a Dining Out last week hosted by Air University and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. The event commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' flying school, located at what is now Maxwell Air Force Base. (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)