Holocaust service tells stories of resistance

The audience stands during a Holocaust Days of Remembrance commemoration event held April 18 at the Officer Training School. Attendees included, front row from left, Col. David Cohen, the Air University’s director of staff; Sandi Killough, spouse of 42nd Air Base Wing commander Col. Brian Killough; Col. Thomas Coglitore, OTS commander, Col. Susan Schlacter, 42nd Air Base Wing vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Cornell Johnson, 42nd Medical Group superintendent. (Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Firefighters turn up the heat with readiness training

Maxwell Fire Department firefighters battle the blazing inferno during a training session on April 19. The spray is aimed at the base of the fire strategically to put out the flames as quickly as possible. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Firefighters turn up the heat with readiness training

Maxwell fire fighters prepare to rush into action before simulated burning aircraft training on April 19. The trucks are parked away from the inferno at first to prepare for entering the situation in a timely manner. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Firefighters turn up the heat with readiness training

Jonalan Wright, firefighter at Maxwell Air Force Base, suits up for a training exercise on April 18. Firemen must be dressed in full gear and on the truck within 60 seconds of the alarm sounding. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

Fallen Airman’s family accepts medal for a hero

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Hollon is recognized by Air Force personnel with the posthumous presentation of the Airman's Medal to his wife Karen, daughters Faith and Renae, and his mother Sara. Sergeant Hollon was killed while protecting his youngest daughter during a catastrophic tornado outbreak on 15 April 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

Joining the Long Blue Line

Officer Training School held a graduation parade for the Basic Officer Training Course, Class 12-04, April 10, reviewed by Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander and president of the Air University. Basic Officer Training prepares and commissions second lieutenants to fulfill Air Force active-duty and Air Force Reserve requirements in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. The training consists of 12 weeks of military instruction and leadership development for college graduates leading to a commission as a second lieutenant. BOT is designed to instill high standards of conduct and provide officer candidates with the essential military knowledge and skills needed for effective performance as Air Force leaders. There are seven BOT classes per fiscal year. (Air Force photo by Bud Hancock)