Air Force, civilian leaders share perspectives at NSF

William Harrell, poses a question during the National Security Forum held at Air University May 7. Each year since beginning in 1954, NSF participants have come from a variety of backgrounds, including business, government, education and finance who’s experience directly benefits AWC students in their follow-on assignments by helping them anticipate how their decisions may be viewed by the civilian population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

Air Force, civilian leaders share perspectives at NSF

Members of the base honor guard perform a memorial ceremony demonstration for the more than 100 business and community leaders attending the 60th Annual National Security Forum, here, May 8. The Secretary of the Air Force sponsored forum offers NSF guests and the AWC student body the opportunity to discuss issues facing the service in todays and future operating environments. In addition to lectures, NSF guests experienced first-hand the processing line Airmen go through before leaving on deployment and a military working dog demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

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Capt. Charles Pace, 42nd Medical group pediatrician, attends to patients during the New Horizons mission to Belize, April 17.In the two-week trip, the group of 30 treated approximately 7,000 patients in five different locations within Belize. (Submitted photo)

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The U.S. Southern Command joint humanitarian assistance exercise, New Horizons, provides ear, nose and throat surgical procedures and hearing aids to patients across Central America. Maxwell Airmen combined with Canadian military and U.S. Marines to establish free medical clinics and continue construction on developmental projects, including four schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Charles Pace)

FAST JACK

National Hot Rod Association Funny Car champion Jack Beckman speaks about being added to the U.S. Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall’s Wall of Achievers May 2 at Gunter Annex. Beckman joins a notable list of former enlisted Airmen who have received the honor, including former President George W. Bush, retired Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager, Johnny Cash and actors Gene Autry and Charlton Heston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandi Percival)

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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)

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According to the national highway traffic safety administration, sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent-at 55 mph-of driving the length of an entire football field, blind. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

CMSAF visits Maxwell Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody answers questions during an Airmen's call Wednesday at Maxwell. Cody talked about the future of the Air Force and fielded questions about various topics including increasing personnel costs, the tuition assistance program and changes to the Air Force fitness assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

AFSNCOA instructor of the year - Airman trades security forces for leadership opportunity

Accepting the Chief Master Sgt. Billy R. Hunter SNCOA Instructor of the Year Award reaffirmed Master Sgt. Keith Long's decision to leave security forces and make a difference through his flight room. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Burylo)

AFAF Kickoff

Maxwell Airmen pull a fire truck as part of the 2013 Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff rally March 29. The event also featured a formation run and a tug of war competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Percival)

AFAF Kickoff

Colonel Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, right, leads members of the wing in a formation run as part of the 2013 Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff rally March 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Percival)

Base Honor Guard Competition

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter Base Honor Guard demonstrate a funeral service ceremony during the montly honor guard competition in the Honor Guard Hanger, March 26. During the monthly competition the different flights are evaluated by members of base leadership on how well they execute different ceremonial procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Base Honor Guard Competition

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter Base Honor Guard demonstrate a funeral service ceremony during the montly honor guard competition in the Honor Guard Hanger, March 26. During the monthly competition the different flights are evaluated by members of base leadership on how well they execute different ceremonial procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Base Honor Guard Competition

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter Base Honor Guard demonstrate a funeral service ceremony during the montly honor guard competition in the Honor Guard Hanger, March 26. During the monthly competition the different flights are evaluated by members of base leadership on how well they execute different ceremonial procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

OTS military training instructors help shape next generation of officers

Tech. Sgt. Chi Yi, Military Training Instructor at Officer Training Shool here, demonstrates proper facing movements for new OTS trainees Feb 28. Yi has been an MTI for more than four years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Percival)

Air War College’s international fellows festival fosters cultural understanding

Air War College student Lt. Col. Andrew Gilbert, Australia, offers kangaroo sausage to visitors at his booth at the AWC International Fellows Cultural Festival, held on Maxwell Air Force Base, March 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Women make an impact in the U.S. military

This engraving shows Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, known as “Molly Pitcher,” the legendary heroine of the American Revolution, who is said to have participated in the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778. (Courtesy of the National Archives)

Air Command and Staff College elective offers insight into unique American, U.S. military behavior

Dr. Brian Selmeski, Air Force Culture and Language Center chief of plans and policy, presents to a class of Air Command and Staff College international students March 13. Dr. Selmeski's course, "Understanding and Working with the U.S. Military," is the first graduate-level Air Command and Staff College elective to focus on the unique culture of the U.S. military. (Courtesy photo)

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. The 63 participants departed from Maxwell, traveling in shifts to ensure a team was always on the road. Each shift varied from 3-mile runs to 20- mile bike and run combinations. (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. Teams were made up of ACSC students and faculty and raised money for Special Ops Warrior Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)

Bring up your fitness, join 'Club 100'

Maxwell Air Base recognizes Airmen who earn a perfect score of 100 on their annual physical fitness assessment. These Airmen have improved their score from their last physical training test in order to get into Maxwell's Club 100, or have had a score of 100 previously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Math, engineering make a difference to general

Brigadier Gen. Jocelyn Seng serves as a liaison to the Air Force Reserve Command and currently serves as the mobilization assistant to the Air University commander and president. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Burylo)

Youth centers offer new program

Youth Programs After Three, or YP After 3, reflects the Air Force’s goal of providing a comfortable setting and atmosphere where youth can interact with each other while engaging in fun and interactive social programs. YP After 3 is located at the Maxwell and Gunter youth centers offers activties for youth ages 9 -18, including homework assistance, pool, table tennis and other activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donovan Jackson)

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Colonel Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, right, plants a tree at Thunderbird Park with Matt McCullough, Alabama Forestry Commission, and Russell Stringer, city urban forester, marking the 20th anniversary of Maxwell's Arbor Day celebration. The crepe myrtle commemorates Maxwell's designation as a Tree City USA community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Percival)