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  • LeMay Center commander uses diverse background to serve Airmen

    As the child of a missionary growing up among the Ndu tribe in the West African nation of the Republic of Cameroon, Steven Kwast and local children rubbed mud and ash from the previous night's fires into their hair to mimic the appearance of respected tribal elders.In a region of the world that now

  • AWC international culture event celebrates diversity, strengthens bonds

    International officers attending Air University's Air War College held an International Culture Festival celebrating the cultural heritage of students from 42 different nations April 12. "In today's complex environment, building partnerships is fundamental to achieving mission success," said Maj.

  • Q&A: Unknowns about MWD

    The 42nd Security Forces Squadron's military working dogs are seen daily around Maxwell Air Force Base. Their mission is to protect base personnel by sniffing out explosives and narcotics, both at the gates and around base. There are several aspects about four-legged military members that are not as

  • IFOP seeks volunteers, donations

    By Staff Sgt. Gregory Brook42nd Air Base Wing Public AffairsAir University's International Officer School is looking for volunteers and donations for the International Family Orientation Program set for June 23-July 1.Each year, IOS hosts military officers from more than 75 countries to participate

  • National Drug Take-Back Day

    People ca rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications during the National Drug Take-Back Day at the base exchange, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 26.The 42nd Security Forces Squadron and the 42nd Medical Group pharmacy will team up with

  • Future joint leaders wrestle with fictional world crises

    Imagine a "worst case scenario" for the world a decade from now.What if, almost simultaneously, the major world powers find themselves in situations that could rapidly escalate into military chaos? Terrorist attacks once again rattle North American cities; primary shipping lanes threatened in the

  • Acting Deputy SecDef talks budget, urges innovation

    Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine H. Fox spoke at Air University's Air War College about budget constraints and sequestration in relation to the Air Force's role in the Department of Defense, the importance of technology and innovation April 3.Before speaking to the agenda, Fox shared her

  • Defenders set to defend softball title

    With intramural softball season fast approaching, the reigning champion Defenders are preparing to be crowned back-to-back champions. With last year's heroic blast in the bottom of the final inning from Airman 1st Class Ross Griffin still fresh in their memory, the Defenders anxiously await their