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  • Youth of the Year Celebrates Win after Loss

    The Military Youth of the Year competition recognizes a youth center member who has demonstrated exceptional character and accomplishments. For youth who go on to compete regionally while representing their bases, this can be a time of excitement and nervousness. For those who do not progress

  • Carlson named AFROTC distinguished alumnus

    The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps recognized a former commander of Air Force Materiel Command for his lasting contributions to the security of the U.S. by inducting him into its distinguished alumni program during a ceremony here June 27. Retired Gen. Bruce Carlson, who commanded AFMC

  • SOS 5K run honors fallen AF captain

    By Members of Squadron Officer School's Class 14D honored Air Force Capt. David I. Lyon with a 5K run June 27.Lyon would have been a member of the class, but was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2013.According to class member Capt. Michael Kravitz, "One of our

  • AWC instructor’s son throws no-hitter

    Throwing a no-hitter is the crowned jewel of any baseball pitcher's career, but few ever achieve such a gem.Evan Siary, 10-year old son of Air War College instructor Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Siary, achieved the coveted mark June 27 in the United States Specialty Sports Association World Series.The

  • Life coach creates positive work environment

    Deploy, change duty stations, change duty sections--it's no secret that Airmen move a lot, which means having to adjust to both new work environments and coworkers. To help Airmen with the adjustment process, or to help current work centers, Sonya Stallworth, a military work and life consultant at

  • CCAF graduates 350,000th student

    Base leaders, families and service members gathered here June 13 to welcome the spring 2014 graduates of the Community College of the Air Force.Officials awarded selected students with the Pitsenbarger Award Scholarship, the John and Kathy Hood Military Scholarship and made a special presentation to

  • SAPR down-day focuses on perpetrator ID, helping victims

    The 42nd Air Base Wing held a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response down-day June 11. "We've got a problem: sexual assault. We all know it, we're all talking about it, we're concerned and our leaders are concerned," said Col. Mark Ramsey, 42nd ABW vice commander, at the start of the SAPR briefing

  • 2014 Eagle recalls D-Day, reflects on lost comrades

    With more than 7,500 flight hours logged in more than 130 types of aircraft, retired Air Force Col. Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, a 2014 Eagle who visited Maxwell for the Gathering of Eagles June 2-6, has cemented his position as a pioneer in American military during times of war.During World War II,