Checking out a C-130

Spectators walk through a C-130 at the Thunder Over Alabama air show at Maxwell Air Force Base on March 27, 2010. The Maxwell Open House and Air Show is celebrating 100 years of flight over Alabama. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

Walking the Flight Line

Three Airmen from the 42nd Security Forces Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. patrol the flightline before the gates open at the Thunder Over Alabama air show here March 27, 2010. The Maxwell Open House and Air Show is celebrating 100 years of flight over Alabama. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

Thunder Over Alabama begins at Maxwell

Tech. Sgt. Darrell Ellis of the Gunter NCO Academy demonstrates how to climb the climbing wall at Thunder Over Alabama, the air show at Maxwell Air Force Base on March 27, 2010. The Maxwell Open House and Air Show celebrates 100 years of flight over Alabama. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

Teacher flies as 'Hometown Hero' with Thunderbirds

Dr. Michael Gross, an Auburn University Montgomery assistant professor, receives a quick briefing on F-16 operations from Lt. Col. Derek Routt, Thunderbird 7 and the aerial demonstration squadron's operations officer. Dr. Gross was selected by the Thunderbirds as a Montgomery Hometown Hero and offered a flight with the team March 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Richard Rose)

The Thunderbirds are Coming

The Maxwell Air Force Base Open House is March 27-28 and will feature the US Air Force Thunderbirds. Foer more information about the air show and open house visit http://airshow.maxwell.af.mil/.

Retiree Appreciation Day brings food, fun to those who served

A veteran of three wars, retired Master Sgt. Charles W. Snodgrass of Selma plays bingo alongside his wife at the base's Retiree Appreciation Day Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bud Hancock)

The hotter the better!

After winning the Air War College Chili Cook Off, student Lt. Col. Brad Felling went for the Montgomery area, entering the Montgomery Lions Club Red Hot Capitol City Chili Cook Off Oct. 31. Representing Air University, Colonel Felling’s team was the only military entry of 25 teams that competed to raise money for local charities. While not placing in the competition, Colonel Felling saw 15 gallons of his red-hot chili consumed in the event held at Montgomery’s River Region Stadium. Shown from left are Lt. Col. Jim Rodriguez; 42nd Security Forces Squadron Patrolmen Senior Airman Justin Katusack, Senior Airman John Davis, and Senior Airman Joshua Allen; Lt. Col. Kris O’Brien, Colonel Felling and his wife Gina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bennett Rock)

The hotter the better!

After winning the Air War College Chili Cook Off, student Lt. Col. Brad Felling went for the Montgomery area, entering the Montgomery Lions Club Red Hot Capitol City Chili Cook Off Oct. 31. Representing Air University, Colonel Felling’s team was the only military entry of 25 teams that competed to raise money for local charities. While not placing in the competition, Colonel Felling saw 15 gallons of his red-hot chili consumed in the event held at Montgomery’s River Region Stadium. Shown from left are Lt. Col. Jim Rodriguez; 42nd Security Forces Squadron Patrolmen Senior Airman Justin Katusack, Senior Airman John Davis, and Senior Airman Joshua Allen; Lt. Col. Kris O’Brien, Colonel Felling and his wife Gina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bennett Rock)

Enlisted Heritage Research Institute receives donation

Enlisted Heritage Research Institute director, Chief Master Sgt. Rick Fanning (right) explains to Walter Dzialo, president of the Montgomery Chapter of the National Defense Transportation Association, what the $500 NDTA donation to EHRI will be used for. Chief Fanning said the money, raised during the NDTA's annual golf tournament, will go to help complete the walkway that leads to the Enlisted Heritage Hall museum's two outdoor exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roger Curry)

Adviser for Iraq optimistic on transition

Bill Grant, special adviser for Iraq at the Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, spoke Tuesday at the Spaatz Center’s Air War College. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roger Curry)

Ballet on the Green

Dana Lanz-Ross dips ballerina Molly Wagner during “Ballet on the Green” Oct. 2 at Maxwell’s Air Park. The dancers are part of the Montgomery Ballet Company, which gave its first performance at Maxwell at the event sponsored by the base as part of the “Year of the Air Force Family” and to welcome new students and their families to Air University. The performance was preceded by “Dinner on the Green” catered by the Maxwell Officers’ Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Ceremony honors POW-MIA sacrifice

From left, 42nd Force Support Squadron Superintendent Chief Master Sgt. Sheila Knox, 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kris Beasley and retired Col. Roland Parks place a wreath in front of the POW/MIA monument at Maxwell’s Air Park Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)