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March 21, 2017
Chief Leadership Course 1-Year Update

Air University’s Chief Master Sergeant Leadership course is bridging the gap between operational and strategic thinking after re-implementation in 2016. The course is the highest level of enlisted professional military education, and uses a blended learning curriculum to educate Air Force, and
March 17, 2017
42nd Dental Clinic implements new technology

Since December 2016, the 42nd Medical Group’s Dental Flight has reduced the porcelain crown procedure from weeks to a one-day process.The clinic has implemented Cerec CAD-CAM, a computer assisted design and milling program that has been successful in several other large Air Force dental offices.The
March 16, 2017
Newt Gingrich visits Air University

Newt Gingrich, 50th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, engages with students of the Blue Horizons and School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, March 16, 2017. Gingrich's visit is part of Air University's forums designed to foster two-way communication between students learning from
March 15, 2017
Carlson holds first Call since becoming Top Enlisted Member of 908th

The 908th Airlift Wing’s command chief held her first enlisted call since taking her position in July at Maxwell Air Force Base, on March 5.Command Chief Master Sgt. Tina Carlson focused on development and recognition for the enlisted members of the wing.
March 10, 2017
42nd SFS upgrades DBIDS

42nd Security Forces Squadron personnel began updates to the Defense Biometrics Identification System, or DBIDS, here, Monday. DBIDS is a card-scanning tool that uses barcodes and biometrics to identify cardholders. The system verifies authorizations and assigns access privileges based on identity,
March 10, 2017
AFIT colonel stresses commitment to AF Core Values, higher education for Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Institute of Technology, known as AFIT by many, welcomed a new Air University Detachment 1 Commander/Director of Staff Dec. 16, 2016. However, he’s no stranger to the institute or its mission. In fact, he has served in several capacities at AFIT
March 10, 2017
AMC Chief Scientist discusses S&T challenges for the Air Mobility Command during AFIT visit

AFIT hosted Dr. Donna Cowell Senft, a Senior Leader Executive and Chief Scientist for Air Mobility Command (AMC) at Scott Air Force Base on 3 February 2017. She serves as the AMC commander's scientific adviser, providing authoritative scientific counsel, technical advice, and guidance throughout
March 8, 2017
Maxwell honors Arbor Day with help from Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts from the Montgomery Area Troop 9165 assist with the base’s Arbor Day celebration by planting a tree, Saturday. Aria Keeler, a Girl Scout Brownie, and Chloe Minnifield, a Girl Scout Blue Daisy, played their part in the ceremony by standing up and reciting the Girl Scout Law and Promise,