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  • Air University authors receive Blue Dart Awards

    In a ceremony this week at Air War College's Jones Auditorium, seven Air War College students and faculty members received Blue Dart Awards for writing opposite-the-editorial-page, or op-ed, pieces about their work at Air University. There were at total of 25 Blue Dart Awards presented for 2010.In

  • Base Wet Bulb monitors heat risks

    Alabama summers can be rough on even the most seasoned Southerner. With the long days of sunshine and the suffocating humidity, it is easy to suffer from heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke. The Air Force's Critical Days of Summer Campaign, which begins today, is designed to help Airmen stay safe

  • Multimedia Center provides equipment check out

    The base Multimedia Center at Maxwell, located in building 936, offers multimedia services, equipment checkout and a computer lab pre-loaded with media editing software.The center serves all Department of Defense personnel regardless of rank or organization, excluding students of the Officer

  • Maxwell-Gunter youth wins AETC Youth of the Year

    Kaylee Burlingame's commitment to the community, wherever her community may be, has propelled her into the spotlight as the winner of the 2010 AETC Youth of the Year award. She and other major command Youth of the Year winners from across the nation and globe will compete in Washington, D.C., in

  • Media invited to Gathering of Eagles events

    For the first time, media will be given unprecedented access to the Gathering of Eagles event at Air Command and Staff College June 1-6. Media will be able to attend the once-closed interview sessions between the Eagles (distinguished aviation pioneers) and ACSC students (nearly all Eagles have

  • Air University education database down

    A computer system managing various aspects of Air Force education experienced a serious technical malfunction May 13, impacting Air University distance learning, related education records, and test control facilities Air Force-wide.Specifically affected are enlisted and officer distance learning for

  • Air University hosts 57th National Security Forum

    Media are invited to cover aerial demonstrations/static aircraft displays and interview organizers/guests during the 57th National Security Forum at Air University on May 19. The NSF is sponsored by the Secretary of the Air Force and hosted by Air War College.Media Opportunity: May 19, 9:30-11:30

  • Afghan National Army Air Corps general visits Maxwell

    Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran, Afghan National Army Air Corps commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Michael Boera, Combined Air Power Transition Force/NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan commanding general, will be visiting Maxwell Air Force Base from May 17-20, 2010. They will be addressing the 2010 Air