Symphony seeks musicians of all stripes, bars or eagles

A concert can be an awe-inspiring experience, both for the musicians and the audience."Music draws communities together, music inspires as well as feeds the soul," said Col. Timothy O'Brien, commander of the 168th Air Refueling Wing at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.O'Brien and Col. Stella Smith,

ROTC summer field training paves way for tomorrow’s Air Force officer corps

Air University is hosting a series of 28-day summer field training courses through late August for about 2,400 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps students, all rising college juniors from more than 140 detachments across the country."Summer ROTC training is rigorous training for the students

School liaison officer guides parents to educational options

Homeschoolers tour educational continuity

Home schooling is gaining popularity across the country, especially at military bases. "The military just have some unique circumstances in particular that make home schooling an ideal option in certain situations," said Debby Ramsey, director of the Maxwell Area Home Educators, an association of

SOC-inspired course hones teens' leadership skills

One hundred and twenty Civil Air Patrol cadet officers flew in from all over to participate in Cadet Officer School last week. The school is patterned after the Air Force's Squadron Officer College and features an academically challenging curriculum and in-depth leadership training activities. Cadet

International spouses graduate from orientation program

A colorful fashion show and children's performances wrapped up the International Family Orientation Program, or IFOP, July 8."Thank you for bringing your wives and families so we can get to know them," said Jody Savoie, an IFOP volunteer and the emcee for the spouses' graduation.The program was open

Maxwell Boulevard work nears completion

Construction on Maxwell Boulevard is slated for completion in late August or early September, according to Wes Nelson, the project engineer for the Maxwell Boulevard road renovation. "That is contingent on the weather and a few other factors," he said. "When you are dealing with old roadways like

Entrepreneurship is mission possible for military families

In today's job market, sometimes the best job is the one self-created.For 12 years, the Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, has hosted workshops at the Maxwell Airman and Family Readiness Center to help spouses and service members start small businesses.Representatives provide guidance on