Vigilant Warrior

As part of the new curriculum at Air and Space Basic Course, young Air Force lieutenants learn the skills necessary to operate in an expeditionary environment. The training is conducted at Maxwell's Blue Thunder training facility near Lake Jordan. During an Aug. 31 trip to Vigilant Warrior, ASBC students trained on ropes, walls and other obstacles in the confidence course, and were also given some exposure to spotting and handling improvised emplosive devices. Capt. James Ware of the ASBC Retool Office said the program is designed to give new lieutenants, "the mindset of warrior ethos," and he feels the expeditionary training during their ASBC experience does that. (U.S. Air Force photo/Donna Burnett)

Vigilant Warrior

As part of the new curriculum at Air and Space Basic Course, young Air Force lieutenants learn the skills necessary to operate in an expeditionary environment. The training is conducted at Maxwell's Blue Thunder training facility near Lake Jordan. During an Aug. 31 trip to Vigilant Warrior, ASBC students trained on ropes, walls and other obstacles in the confidence course, and were also given some exposure to spotting and handling improvised emplosive devices. Capt. James Ware of the ASBC Retool Office said the program is designed to give new lieutenants, "the mindset of warrior ethos," and he feels the expeditionary training during their ASBC experience does that. (U.S. Air Force photo/Donna Burnett)

Vigilant Warrior

As part of the new curriculum at Air and Space Basic Course, young Air Force lieutenants learn the skills necessary to operate in an expeditionary environment. The training is conducted at Maxwell's Blue Thunder training facility near Lake Jordan. During an Aug. 31 trip to Vigilant Warrior, ASBC students trained on ropes, walls and other obstacles in the confidence course, and were also given some exposure to spotting and handling improvised emplosive devices. Capt. James Ware of the ASBC Retool Office said the program is designed to give new lieutenants, "the mindset of warrior ethos," and he feels the expeditionary training during their ASBC experience does that. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

AFROTC detachment's improvement program spotlights AF history, beautifies facilities

Cadet Tyler Holley, of the University of Florida's Air Force ROTC detachment, adds the final touches on the detachment 150's wall mural of the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds in flight. The mural measuring 11-feet high by 24-feet wide took an eight-person cadet and cadre team three weeks to complete. (Courtesy photo)

Student spouses tour ACSC campus, learn about local area opportunities

Air Command and Staff College student spouses await a briefing as they are welcomed to the base and to the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

Bronze Star awarded to Holm Center captain for meritorious service

Brig. Gen. Teresa Djuric, Jeanne M. Holm Center commander presented Capt. Kenneth O. McGrew, Holm Center executive officer, the Bronze Star July 24 for exceptional leadership while deployed as an intelligence officer in Afghanistan from November 2008 to July 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

First Sergeants memorial

For the memorial to first sergeants the Air Force First Sergeants Academy is in the process of completing, sculptor Michael Maiden works on the yet unfinished male first sergeant statue at his studio in Oregon. For the finished memorial, this statue will be joined by a female first sergeant statue and be located at the Enlisted Heritage Hall museum at Maxwell's Gunter Annex. (Courtesy photo)

Senior NCO Academy welcomes new commandant

Chief Master Sgt. Alex Perry assumed leadership of the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Maxwell's Gunter Annex July 21. He is the 17th commandant of the school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

University officials tour Maxwell for close-up look at cadet training

Two cadets demonstrate combat training for more than 30 university officials June 17-19 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The cadets are part of the 2009 Field Training for Air Force ROTC cadets from universities around the nation. Field Training is a four-week long program and a requirement towards graduation and ultimately, a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

University officials tour Maxwell for close-up look at cadet training

Cadets perform a "Pass in Review" during the graduation parade of Max 1's field training Friday. The cadets are part of the 2009 Field Training for Air Force ROTC cadets from universities around the nation. Field Training is a four-week long program and a requirement towards graduation and ultimately, a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

University officials tour Maxwell for close-up look at cadet training

An Air Force ROTC cadet maneuvers over a barrier on the obstacle course at Maxwell's field training site, "Blue Thunder." The cadets are part of the 2009 Field Training for Air Force ROTC cadets from universities around the nation. Field Training is a four-week long program and a requirement towards graduation and ultimately, a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

University officials tour Maxwell for close-up look at cadet training

Cadets on the obstacle course at Maxwell's field training site, "Blue Thunder." The cadets are part of the 2009 Field Training for Air Force ROTC cadets from universities around the nation. Field Training is a four-week long program and a requirement towards graduation and ultimately, a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)