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  • SOS bridges direct communication between Air Force, Navy officers

    Strengthening interservice partnerships and creating an open dialogue among junior officers was the basis for Squadron Officer School hosting its first Air Force and Navy cross talk Sept. 20.Approximately 100 Squadron Officer School captains and civilians attended to gain a deeper understanding of

  • Eaker Center school transforms its structure, changes name

    There's more than just a name change in store for the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development's Air Force Human Resource Management School, which also is undergoing a total transformation in focus. The new name, the United States Air Force Personnel Professional Development School, is

  • Wilderness Park gives options for autumn hiking

    Editor's Note - This is part two of a three part series.October kicks off the start of cooler temperatures and brings the pinnacle of hiking season in the south along with it.The hot and humid summer seems to be in Alabama's rearview mirror, accompanied by more favorable temperatures for outdoor

  • Strength for Spouses - A red carpet night for 42nd ABW

    To help spouses develop resiliency, key spouse mentors designed a new program and presented it to the community Sept. 28 during a red-carpet event at the Maxwell Club.Leaders and families learned about the Strength for Spouses program, which features a video, resiliency quiz and resources to help

  • Maxwell brings Fire Prevention Week to children

    Children have an important role when it comes to fire prevention and safety. They will be the main audience for this year's Fire Prevention Week activities Oct. 7-13, according to assistant fire Chief James K. Smith of Maxwell's Air Force Fire Department.With many fun events planned throughout the

  • ANG safety chief says core values bridge civilian-military career gap

    The director of safety for the Air National Guard addressed the Air Command and Staff College Sept. 12 about the key role the Air Force core values play in making the transition from a military to a civilian career.Col. Doug Slocum, an F-16 pilot stationed at Andrews AFB, Md., earned the Air Force

  • Leaf: Diversity strengthens the Air Force

    Bringing his perspective on diversity to Air University students Sept. 14, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Daniel Leaf shared his experiences of working alongside a diverse group of professors he calls his "fabulous faculty" and the benefits they contribute to Asia-Pacific security.Leaf, who retired in

  • Community can participate in National Drug Take-Back Day

    The 42nd Security Forces Squadron and the 42nd Medical Group Pharmacy will team up with the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday for the fifth National Drug Take-Back Day at the Maxwell Exchange parking lot. Department of Defense identification card