Gen. Ralph

Major Gen. Donald Ralph, mobilization assistant to the commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe-U.S. Air Forces Africa, was the keynote speaker at the African Airmen Alumni Symposium at Air University’s Air War College June 11-13. The symposium, sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, brought together 39 African officers from 16 countries to Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., to discuss regional challenges, strengthen key partnerships and encourage strategic thinking and airpower advocacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

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Maxwell AFB, Ala. –African officers listen to Maj. Gen Donald C. Ralph, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe; U.S. Air Forces Africa, Commander Air Component Command, Ramstein Air Base, Germany provide the keynote address to the AFRICOM symposium attendees at Air War College, Jun 11, 2013. The AFRICOM Symposium is an event designed to bring together military members of African nations to build relationships and partnerships with members of other African countries. Many of the attendees are previous graduates from the US Air Force's Air Command & Staff College and/or Air War College. (US Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox/Released)

Gathering of Eagles

Former WWII fighter pilot and prisoner of war, air show performer and test pilot Robert Hoover visits with Dr. Bruce Murphy, the Air University vice president of academic affairs, and Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander and president of the Air University, June 6 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Hoover was one of 15 ‘Eagles’ at this year’s Gathering of Eagles, Air Command and Staff College’s capstone event that recognizes aviation greats and military members who have made great contributions in service of the nation. The former first lieutenant received an honorary doctorate from Air University in 2010 for his lifetime aerial achievements and is shown standing next to his portrait alongside other AU honorary degree recipients, such as former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Givhan

Major Gen. Walter Givhan, commander of the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education, discusses his experiences with the State Department during the River Region Forum May 23 at the LeMay Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rogers Cox)

MAXWELL

Maxwell Air Force Base's gym has a box which stores lost and found items. Base personnel can check with the front desk to inquire about missing belongings. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

MAXWELL

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addresses the 2012 National Security Forum. NSF is an annual SecAF-sponsored event that brings together influential U.S. citizens with senior U.S. and international officers to discuss national defense issues. About 100 civilians from across the country will gather with Air War College students and staff next week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)