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  • New Professional Development Center houses multiple education opportunities

    In celebration of the new Professional Development Center, the 42nd Force Support Squadron hosted an open house June 4.The center houses the Airman Leadership School, First-Term Airman Center and noncommissioned officer professional enhancement, the base education office and the base career

  • SAASS awards 48 degrees

    The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies presented 44 students with master's degrees and four with doctorates Wednesday.Four former SAASS graduates also received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in military strategy during this academic year. "This has been a terrific year at SAASS," said Col.

  • ACSC presents 480 diplomas

    In celebration of academic accomplishments, the Air Command and Staff College hosted its annual graduation ceremony Monday at Polifka Auditorium.The ACSC class of 2013 is comprised of 480 graduates, including 298 Airmen, 43 Soldiers, 29 Sailors, 12 Marines, 22 civilians and 76 international officers

  • African Airmen return to Air University for U.S. Air Forces Africa symposium

    Military officers from the air forces of 16 African countries returned to Air University for the African Airmen Alumni Symposium June 11-13.The symposium, held at Air War College and sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, is geared toward strengthening key partnerships, enhancing regional cooperation

  • Winners lose weight, gain healthy lifestyles

    Four months after the start of the Biggest Loser Competition, the winners say that they are thrilled at the results from their hard work and dedication to a healthier lifestyle."It is very rewarding, and I feel better," said competitor Mary Arrington. "Although, it was difficult when my sister and I

  • Montgomery declared a Purple Heart Capital City

    Honoring the city's population of wounded combat veterans, Mayor Todd Strange declared Montgomery a Military Order of the Purple Heart Capital City during Tuesday's city council meeting, making the Capital of Dreams the third city in the United States to adopt such a distinction. "The city of

  • CDCs to stay open five days a week

    Maxwell and Gunter child development centers will remain open during the furlough periods this summer, announced 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Trent Edwards."We have worked out the details, scheduling and Air Force guidance," said Edwards, who added that both Maxwell and Gunter will be able to