Getting coined

Second Lieutenant Ryan Weiand, 42nd Security Forces Squadron, is recognized by Sen. Bryan Taylor during a coin presentation ceremony at the Montgomery capitol building July 27, 2012. Jim Byard, director of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and Rep. Spencer Bachus joined the senator for the recognition ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

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)

Hanging Around

Cadet Josh McDaniels rushes down the last hurdle of the ropes course as part of his time in Commissioned Officer Training at Maxwell Air Force Base, July 25, 2012. Cadets slide down a line over 40 yards long as the grand finale to the strenuous course. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship

Fitness in the summer: tips to beat the heat

Airman 1st Class Timothy Reed, Air University A4/6 Logistics and Programming computer programmer finishes a set of crunches during physical training Wednesday at the Maxwell Gym Annex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Construction continues at Dickinson gate

Contracted construction workers LeQuinton Orum and Keith Johnson begin assembly of a support beam for Gunter Annex’s new front gate Monday. The gate, located on Congressman W L Dickinson in Montgomery, Ala., is expected to be completed in November. The new gate will provide the 42nd Security Forces Squadron more protection from the elements and vehicle inspection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Construction continues at Dickinson gate

Contracted construction worker Keith Johnson begin assembly of a support beam for Gunter Annex’s new front gate Monday. The gate, located on Congressman W L Dickinson in Montgomery, Ala., is expected to be completed in November. The new gate will provide the 42nd Security Forces Squadron more protection from the elements and vehicle inspection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)