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  • Commentary - Faith and loyalty: Thoughts on retirement benefits

    Senior military and civilian leaders inside the Department of Defense have the difficult task of conducting prudent planning in anticipation of impending budget reductions. As is expected, high-end and high-dollar equipment programs either have already been cut or are being eyed for the chopping

  • 908th Airlift Wing begins four month Coronet Oak rotation

    A group of 908th Airlift Wing reservists left in a C-130 Hercules aircraft Saturday for Muniz Air National Guard Base in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to support Coronet Oak operations.Coronet Oak is an all-Reserve and Guard operation, providing airlift support in Central and South America. The 908th has

  • AWC classrooms boost technology

    Students at the Air War College have graduated from the basic chalkboard. Many of the classrooms now feature multimedia technology, including video-conferencing equipment, large-screen smart monitors, ceiling-mounted document cameras and a touch panel controller. All these advances allow instructors

  • Gifted teacher earns DOD kudos

    Bringing real-world experiences into the classroom earned a Maxwell Elementary/Middle School teacher praise from her students and the title teacher of the year."It's a great honor," said Rebecca Hill, the gifted-education teacher. "I'm so passionate about what I do, and I think I have the best job

  • AFSA serves as outlet for Airmen

    Through social events, service programs and education, the Air Force Sergeants Association, or AFSA, gives a voice to today's Airmen."I hope members will value their military benefits and cherish all those who came before us," said Senior Master Sgt. Roger Turnipseed, membership trustee and lifetime

  • Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts honors military with open house

    The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts dedicates a special night to the military community every year. The free open house, held Aug. 18, honored active duty, Reserve, Guard, retirees and their families in the River Region."This evening is our special way of demonstrating our appreciation for the

  • New commander, president takes over Air University

    The change of command ceremony Aug. 12 was unique for Air University, as Lt. Gen. David Fadok became the organization's first president and 29th commander."We produce the future and must never forget how important that mission is," Fadok said after assuming command from Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, who

  • Large IT gathering grew from humble start

    The Air Force Information Technology Conference, or AFITC, has come a long way since its inception as the Air Force Small Computer Conference in 1983, according to Jason Bishop, the lead strategic communicator for the conference.AFITC will be held in Montgomery at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel