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Sept. 23, 2016
Maxwell firefighters to compete in international challenge

Maxwell firefighters are preparing to compete in the 25th annual Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge being held Oct. 24 – 29, 2016, in Montgomery, Alabama.The international challenge invites firefighters from all over the world to compete in what is known as “the hardest two minutes in sports.” In
Sept. 22, 2016
POW/MIA Ceremony

Coast Guardsmen, Petty Officer Third Class Dalton Lynch, holds a sign indicating the number of Alabamians from the Coast Guard who are still in MIA status. During the ceremony, Brooks Barrow, Marine Corps league, escorted the American flag to each service representative while their service song
Sept. 14, 2016
Reserve lieutenant colonels, selects have until Oct. 3 to apply for AFROTC det commander positions

Air reserve component lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects interested in becoming Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders have until Oct. 3 to submit an application under the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program.
Sept. 12, 2016
69th Annual Air Force Ball

Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. is celebrating the 69th Annual Air Force ball on Sept. 16. The last day to purchase tickets will be Sept. 12. Child care at the Child Development Centers can be utilized for military families. The last day to pay and reserve a spot for children will be Sept. 13, at 5
Sept. 12, 2016
Maxwell commemorates the Battle of Britain

A piano goes up in flames during a commemoration for the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Britain September 9, 2016, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. American Airmen and International students joined Royal Air Force officers in their tradition of burning a piano on the anniversary of the Battle of
Sept. 12, 2016
Barnes Center awarded The General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award

Retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Owens, Order of the Daedalian chairman of the board, presents The General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award to the Barnes Center Academic Affairs Directorate September 9, 2016, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The award was presented to the organization on behalf
Sept. 1, 2016
Air University gathers cyber experts to strengthen U.S. security

Air University returned the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Conference to Montgomery, Aug. 29-31, 2016. After a four-year absence, over 3,500 AFITC attendees invaded the capitol city, bringing together Air Force information-technology experts, prominent IT academics, and America’s
Aug. 29, 2016
After four year hiatus, AFITC is back in Montgomery

Air University and the Business and Enterprise Systems kicked off the 25th Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Conference, today in Montgomery, Alabama.The AFITC is bringing together individuals from various backgrounds including military, business and academia to contemplate innovative