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  • Air Force eliminates battle dress uniforms

    There are two things you should no longer see -- Halloween costumes and the Air Force Battle Dress Uniform.In 2006, the Airman Battle Uniform became authorized for wear, and a date was set for final phase-out of the woodland camouflage-patterned BDU's.Previously announced to be effective Oct. 1, a

  • Getting physical: Combat fitness challenge tests mettle of Airmen

    Electronic Systems Center took physical training to the next level Oct. 27 with a combat fitness challenge.About 60 volunteers helped five five-person teams complete the course at Gunter, which included a 50-yard tire flip, Professional Development Guide quiz and vehicle pull. Competitors had to

  • Caution can help make Halloween sweet

    Halloween is nearly here. As pumpkins are carved and costumes are stitched, it's important to think about the safety of children on base. On Halloween night, pedestrian fatalities involving children are about four and a half times the levels of other nights of the year, according to a study

  • Baking war serves as call-to-arms for bakers, judges

    In the baking war, Angela Lamagna's pumpkin gingerbread trifle reigned supreme.The competition, fought at the Maxwell Event Center Monday, featured 39 desserts from Maxwell and Gunter bakers. "I'm more than pleased with the turnout," said Lee Lindsay, MEC supervisor. Vann Mathis, one of the judges,

  • CAP members learn leadership concepts at Maxwell

    Fifty-seven Civil Air Patrol members attended National Staff College held at Maxwell last week, focusing on leadership, strategic planning, the CAP-USAF relationship as well as the working relationships with state and local agencies, according to Col. Virginia Nelson, National Staff College deputy

  • Children expected to abide by curfew

    Parents and children on base may not be aware, but the installation imposes a curfew on children ages 13-17. Security forces expects all children to be inside by 11 p.m."Aside from good order and discipline, (curfew is) to ensure the safety and proper adequate supervision of children," said Master

  • Drug-free message takes center stage

    It's up to me to be drug free" was the message at Maxwell Elementary Middle School's Red Ribbon Week kickoff rally Monday.Students and staff began Red Ribbon Week with a celebration featuring signs and banners. Each class had a specific cheer, and throughout the event, they yelled, "Drug free is the

  • IOS honor roll recognizes accomplishments of alumni

    To recognize those who excelled in their own countries, rising to high ranks, the International Officer School named 19 former students to its International Honor Roll.Building partnerships with countries around the globe is an important facet of the Air Force, said Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander