ACSC WARRIOR RELAY

A student from Air Command and Staff College checks on his next leg of the ACSC Warrior Relay from Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala., to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., March 8. Team members slept in National Guard Armories in between legs for a few hours during the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

ACSC WARRIOR RELAY

A team from Air Command and Staff College runs one leg of the ACSC Warrior Relay from Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala., to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., March 8. During the course of the day, teams endured multiple legs with few hours separating their effort to reach United States Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

ACSC WARRIOR RELAY

A team from Air Command and Staff College cycles through one leg of the ACSC Warrior Relay from Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala., to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., March 8. Nine teams of seven members alternated on the 48- hour nonstop journey to Florida’s gulf coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

ACSC WARRIOR RELAY

A student from Air Command and Staff College prepares for one leg of the ACSC Warrior Relay from Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala., to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., March 8. They raced to the United States Special Operations Command to raise money in support for families of lost military members from special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Getting coined

Staff Sgt. Alicia Shealey, 42nd Air Base Wing command section, is congratulated by Sen. Bryan Taylor, during a recognition ceremony for recently deployed veterans at the Montgomery state capitol building July 27, 2012. Shealey, who was deployed to Afghanistan in 2005 - 2006 and to Iraq in 2010 - 2011, was one of 13 Maxwell Airmen recognized for their deployment contributions by Jim Byard, director of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Alabama Rep. Spencer Bachus and Alabama Sen. Bryan Taylor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Getting coined

Master Sgt. Robert Fairbanks, Air University Public Affairs, receives an Alabama state challenge coin during a recognition ceremony for recently deployed veterans at the Montgomery capitol building July 27, 2012. The ceremony was conducted by Jim Byard, director of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Alabama Rep. Spencer Bachus and Alabama Sen. Bryan Taylor, and recognized 13 Airmen from Maxwell, including the 908th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

A day in the life of an OTS trainee

Trainees fill their bags July 3 with things they will need for their 13 weeks at Maxwell. Trainees get all of their clothing and necessary items together as a flight on their second day of their time, here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Learning to lead - Air Force ROTC students battle through the tests to become officers

Cadets learn combative skills during their summer field training on May 22. Combative training is part of the rigorous physical expectations placed on cadets during their 28 days at Maxwell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Diamonds in the rough - Wilcox Central High School JROTC program shines

Maj. John A. Brown, commander, Wilcox Central High School Junior Officer Reserve Training Corps, Detachment AL-936, Camden Ala. speaks to his cadets prior to starting their play, which highlighted sexual assault awareness on March 29. Detachment AL-936 is a shining example of excellence despite the area they are located in. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

See and be seen when running - Stop, look and listen

Carrie Springer, librarian with the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, is one of many runners on base who run along the designated running path on March Road. The safety office advises runners to heed safety warnings posted along the running route. Runners should be cautious about sharing the road with vehicles and wear reflective gear if running at or after dawn or dusk. (Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Exhibit of local art adds style to library foyer

A variety of art adds pizzazz to the display areas of the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center foyer May 4 (Air Force photo/ Christopher Kratzer)

Programs share Prop and Wings run

On Feb. 8, officer candidates from the Air National Guard and officer trainees from the active duty Air Force came together to mark a historical event for the Officer Training School's commissioning program. Shown here at the finish line are AMS Officer Candidate Shawn Corrigan from Flight 1-17, with Officer Trainees Isaac Dorau and Steven O'Farrell coming in behind him. The first joint Prop and Wings run was a shared common experience between the Academy of Military Science and the Basic Officer Training programs. "This morning's run was a remarkable way to reflect our Total Force," said Col. Roger Watkins, the Holm Center commander. "When we go to war, we go to war together. We have the same training requirements, the same deployment requirements and the same mission requirements, so it's only appropriate we take these kind of opportunities to work together as a Total Force team." About 230 students along with OTS staff and members from the 22nd Training Squadron ran more than five miles around historical Maxwell Air Force Base and paused to reflect on its great heritage. Colonel Watkins stressed the importance of the day's event to the students: "Today marks a distinct point in your training as future leaders. Be proud of what you've accomplished today, but don't rest on your laurels - your journey has just begun." Air Force Photo/ Officer Trainee Joe Melendez)