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U.S. Air Force Airman Destiny Mel, 42d Security Forces Squadron entry controller, carries her M4 carbine at the main gate on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 3, 2026.

June 17, 2011
Maxwell's VirtuSpheres only ones in Air Force

The Squadron Officer College has taken virtual reality to a whole new level. Two VirtuSphere locomotive simulators have been installed and are being tested for applications in educating Airmen.The VirtuSphere, developed by brothers Ray and Nurulla Latypov, is a new simulation platform for engaging
June 10, 2011
ACSC students set high standard

The Air Command and Staff College held commencement ceremonies Monday, graduating more than 500 students. The students this year performed at an impressively high level, according to ACSC Commandant Brig. Gen. Stephen Denker."The class has done exceptionally well in both the classroom and as vibrant
June 10, 2011
'Eagles' inspire new generation

The Air Command and Staff College last week hosted its annual Gathering of Eagles, a program that honors pioneers in aviation and heroes of air, space and cyberspace.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the program, which honored 14 aviators. The event spanned an entire week and included in-depth
June 10, 2011
ESC aids Eclectic tornado survivor

The deadly tornado outbreak in late April tore communities and lives apart. The disaster response also brought people together and gave young Airmen a chance to make a connection with the Air Force's past through their community service.The people of the Electronic Systems Center at Gunter have
June 10, 2011
Forum provides base key venue for feedback

Members of the Maxwell-Gunter community let their voices be heard at the installation, major command and Air Force levels during the Caring for People Forum Tuesday.Nerissa Keeler, the Integrated Delivery System chair who organized the event, thanked participants for improving conditions for Airmen
June 10, 2011
Education key to reaching for stars: Colonel Drew soared on final Discovery mission

Sometimes education can get you a promotion. For others, it can take you further. Five years after Col. Benjamin Alvin Drew graduated from Air War College with a master of strategic studies in political science, he was aboard the final Space Shuttle Discovery mission."The educational and training
June 3, 2011
Spaatz Center welcomes new commander

Brig. Gen. Scott Hanson assumed command of the Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer Education May 27. General Hanson, who assumes a position that is dual-hatted as the Air War College commandant, took command from Maj. Gen. Robert Kane, who moves on to the Pentagon to become the director of global
June 3, 2011
Get ready for hurricane season

Hurricane research and a surge of tornadoes devastating the South make preparation for this year's hurricane season more vital than ever. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that the Atlantic hurricane season, which began Wednesday and continues through November, will have