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  • DOD Recovery Act impact across the country (DOD graphic)

    Stimulus package to aid Airmen

    Improvements in dormitories, child development centers and energy conservation plans will come to fruition as the Air Force receives about $1.7 billion in Defense-related appropriations through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, military finance officials said. "The Air Force fully supports the administration's commitment to invest

  • AF Honor Guard Drill Team, rock band to perform at Maxwell

    The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team and "Max Impact" from the U.S. Air Force Band are scheduled to perform together Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., behind the base gym at Maxwell. The drill team is finishing up a month of practice at Maxwell in preparation for their performance schedule for the coming year. This is the second year that the team has chosen to
  • Lt. Gen. Allen Peck (right), Air University commander, and Col. Kris Beasley (left), 42nd Air Base Wing commander, attach new stripes to Tech. Sgt. Shawone Riser, non-commissioned officer in charge of medical information systems at the 42nd Medical Group. Sergeant Riser was selected for a STEP promotion to technical sergeant by General Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air Education and Training Command. (Air Force photo by Jamie Pitcher)

    General Lorenz selects MDG Airman for STEP

    "The Air Force no longer needs Staff Sgt. Shawone Riser," said Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, the Air University commander, to an impromptu gathering Wednesday at the 42nd Medical Group. Silence ... A nervous giggle from someone in the audience ... But, he added, to wild cheers and applause, "As of now, she is promoted to technical sergeant." Gen. Stephen
  • In preparation for a new paint job, Jonnie Wilson of Man-Power Flight-line Services sands part of a rotor blade for the CH-53 helicopter that will soon become a static display at Maxwell. The aircraft was presented to Air University and Maxwell-Gunter by the Air Force Special Operations Command and will be placed in front of the Chaplain’s School at the corner of East Ash and Twining streets in Maxwell’s Air Park. (Air Force photo by Jamie Pitcher)

    Ready to paint

  • LeMay class directly supports Middle East effort

    When the Iraqi Air Force requested training, Lt. Col. Dustin Ashton got into gear. Americans working with the Iraqi Air Operations Center received a request from the Iraqis to provide any type of training that would be good for Iraqi military members working at the IAOC. "(The Iraqis) need to learn more about the Western-style Air Operations Center
  • Lt. Col. Keith Andrews (left), an Air War College student, scrambles to rescue two girls in the water at the top of Victoria Falls in Zambia as another woman looks on. Colonel Andrews was visiting the tourist attraction in Africa as part of the school's Regional Cultural Studies class when the girls fell into the water. (Air Force photo by Col. Harold L. Wilson)

    Air War College student saves lives in Africa water rescue

    An Air War College student at Maxwell jumped to action to prevent two girls from careening over one of the world's largest waterfalls March 8. During a school trip to Africa, Lt. Col. Keith Andrews rescued two girls who fell into the water at the top of Victoria Falls in Zambia. The morning his Regional Cultural Studies class crossed over from
  • Retired Maj. Gen. Donald L. Lamberson, who had been a member of the Air University Board of Visitors since 2004, died at his home in Niceville, Fla., March 17. (Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

    AU Board of Visitors member dies

    It was with sadness that Air University officials announced the passing of a member of the Air University Board of Visitors. Retired Maj. Gen. Donald L. Lamberson, who had been a member of the Air University BOV since 2004, died at his home in Niceville, Fla., March 17. Dr. Bruce Murphy, Air University chief academic officer, said the general

  • SOS 'blends' training model incorporating new technology

    Academic and military researchers are introducing and proposing new approaches on leadership and teamwork training at the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Air Education and Training Command, the sponsor organization, partnered with the University of Texas at Austin to conduct the study, which produced a "blended learning"
  • Brig. Gen. Edward F. Crowell (second from right) was honored March 12 by a joint resolution from both houses of the Alabama Legislature. The resolution honored General Crowell for his Reserve military service career that began as an Airman Basic in the 908th Airlift Wing located at Maxwell. Leaving the 908th as a colonel after 23 years, General Crowell served at two numbered Air Forces before returning to Maxwell as the mobilization assistant to the Air University commander. General Crowell completed his 35-year career retiring at Maxwell Feb. 4. Shown from left are Rep. Greg Wren , Mrs. Ernestine Crowell, General Crowell, and Air University Commander Lt. Gen. Allen G. Peck. (Courtesy photo)

    Legislature honors Brig. Gen. Crowell

  • National Nutrition Month challenges you to 'eat right'

    Hello, may I take your order please? Yes, I would like the grilled chicken over brown rice, steamed broccoli and a side salad with low fat Italian dressing. Are these the selections you make when eating out? Hopefully your answer is "yes!" Since March is National Nutrition Month, the American Dietetic Association and the Maxwell Health and Wellness
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