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  • Cancer support group strengthens, informs military members

    On the surface, the gathering looks like a meeting of old friends at Maxwell's Airman and Family Readiness Center, with people inquiring about vacation plans, children, exercise and what plans Uncle Sam has for them and their families. However, this group's kinship goes beyond being at the same base

  • Holocaust survivor speaks to base audience

    The number 7441 could be a telephone extension or the last four digits of a Social Security number, but for Max Steinmetz, it was his identity from June 1941 to May 1945.As a Romanian Jew during World War II, Mr. Steinmetz was a "guest" of the Nazis in several of their infamous concentration camps,

  • SOS to celebrate 60th anniversary

    Squadron Officer School leadership and personnel are inviting former SOS students and faculty to attend the SOS 60th Anniversary celebration May 6-8 at the Squadron Officer College complex."We have several fun and interesting events planned over the three-day celebration," Col. Michael Pipan, SOS

  • The Sponge Principle

    During the 25 years I spent on active duty in this wonderful Air Force, and even now as a civilian, I have found one enduring principle that continues to override all others. I call it "The Sponge Principle." It applies to everyone, young and old, Airman Basic to General. By following it, you keep

  • Joint Land, Aerospace and Sea Simulation begins at LeMay Center

    Using the theme, "World on the Brink," students from five military senior level colleges unite at Maxwell Air Force Base to train the way they fight. The 27th annual Joint Land, Aerospace and Sea Simulation, or JLASS, wargame kicks off this week at the LeMay Center's Air Force Doctrine Development

  • Officials: Maxwell, community relations strong

    Top Maxwell Air Force Base leaders spoke recently about the relationship between the base and the surrounding metro area at a forum at Auburn Montgomery. The half-day conference Monday brought military and civic leaders together to speak and field questions about a range of topics mutually affecting

  • Lorenz on Leadership – Motivation

    These are challenging times for our Air Force. We have been engaged in combat operations since 1990 and are balancing limited resources against an aggressive operations tempo. We are once again adjusting to maintain our authorized end strength while juggling priorities within a leveling budget. Many

  • LeMay Center takes tip from Google

    The Google Way says if it takes more than three clicks to find something, the user stops looking. The LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education took that to heart and recently upgraded its Internet presence. With a 21st Century look and a three-click design, users searching for any LeMay