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  • Partner nation enlisted leaders integral to SELS theme

    In keeping with the theme of the 2010 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit, "Deliberately Developing Airmen for Global Response," enlisted leaders from 18 partner and coalition countries participated here May 4-6.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy highlighted the importance of

  • CCAF recognizes 350,000th degree recipient

    The Community College of the Air Force recognized the 350,000th CCAF degree recipient during the 2010 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit at the Senior NCO Academy, Gunter Annex, May 5.The 350,000th degree emphasizes CCAF's mission, to offer and award job-related associate in applied science degrees and

  • Maxwell Elementary to dedicate bench to fallen student

    Media is invited to attend a bench dedication ceremony at Maxwell Elementary School here May 7 at 2:15 p.m. The dedication ceremony will honor Alexis Butler, who drowned April 3 in a swimming pool. The 10-year-old student had been selected in January to receive a canine assistant to help her cope

  • Biggest Loser contestants reap rewards of healthy habits

    Two-and-a-half months into a basewide Biggest Loser contest, participants feel they have already won, no matter what the contest's final outcome may be. "The doctor says that just since I started this program, I've added 10 years to my life," said Deborah Aguilar-Root of Air War College. "That

  • Leading Airmen through force management

    The Chief of Staff of the Air Force recently announced that our service must reduce its personnel end strength to meet congressionally-mandated limits. Air Force retention is currently at a 15-year high, which is a testament to the tremendous dedication of our Airmen serving during a time of

  • Base touts green initiatives

    Officials at Maxwell Air Force Base, and the Department of Defense as a whole, are concerned about sustaining natural and energy resources. That consciousness is seeping into every aspect of base life, from the creation of buildings to the daily use of energy."The Air Force is concerned about energy

  • Maxwell’s wetlands help with flood, polutant control

    The 42nd Civil Engineering Squadron hosted a wetlands awareness tour April 22 to highlight the importance of preserving and maintaining Maxwell's sixteen wetland areas.The tour consisted of a 45-minute walkthrough of wetland areas located on River Road and educated tour-goers about wetland areas on

  • Earth Day event educates through fun, diverse activities

    Conservation, recycling and recreation interests joined forces at the Maxwell Event Center during the Earth Day Extravaganza held by Base Environmental. The April 22 event featured items of interest for the ecology minded, young and old, including educational displays, hands-on activities and free