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  • Civil Air Patrol commanders in Alabama

    Fifteen commanders from across Civil Air Patrol will hone their leadership skills starting today in the Wing Commanders College at CAP National Headquarters. The intense, graduate-level course, which runs through Thursday, will prepare the participants — one region commander and 14 wing commanders —

  • Air University Airman returns from deployment

    Tech. Sgt. Brianna Oberg embraces her co-worker, Candace Akerson, after returning from a deployment, Oct. 28, 2016. Air University Headquarters planned a welcoming party at the airport, gathering 16 Airmen to see their returned office member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William

  • Fishing for peace

    Unloading his gear before sunrise, a cool breeze whistles across the calm lake water welcoming the hopeful fisherman before his hunt. Birds are beginning their morning songs, anticipating their catch, as does the driver of the boat, who calmly releases his vessel from its trailer’s captivity.The

  • Defenders asking for help looking out for trick-or-treaters

      Defenders with the 42nd Security Forces Squadron are sending out a patrol for trick-or-treater safety, and they’re looking for help. “We will have uniformed Security Forces and volunteers, identified by reflective gear, acting as safety officials Halloween night from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. within all

  • EDIS has open house at Maxwell

    Neirissa Keeler speaks with a parent during an EDIS Program open house at the Maxwell AFB Clinic Oct. 21, 2016. EDIS stands for educational and developmental intervention services. Keeler, an early childhood special educator and EDIS element chief, offers developmental screening for any child with

  • Cyber College opens lectures to community

    For the first time since opening its doors in 2015, the Air Force Cyber College at Air University welcomed civilian attendees to the first of a series of weekly lectures as part of its new outreach effort

  • Air University students and faculty support Auburn AFROTC career day

    Students and faculty from ACSC traveled to Auburn University’s AFROTC detachment to participate in the detachment’s career day. After talking with cadets about career opportunities in the Air Force, the Gathering of Eagles Foundation presented the detachment with a lithograph of previous Eagles who

  • SNCOs promote mentorship through offsite event

    Maxwell-Gunter senior leaders hosted a senior noncommissioned officer mentorship session at the Ritchey Center here Friday.Reserve and active duty SNCOs from across the area were invited to join together and participate in team building activities and take part in an opportunity to receive