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Nov. 25, 2009
Enlisted Heritage Hall dedicates walkway to enlisted Air Force Cross recipients

The walkway that leads to Gunter's Enlisted Heritage Hall outdoor exhibits was dedicated Thursday to enlisted members who received the Air Force Cross.Col. Charles Johnson, commander of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, participated in the ceremony, and said he was pleased with the
Nov. 25, 2009
Outdoor Recreation plans trip to tree farm

Maxwell's Outdoor Recreation is planning a trip to the Wadsworth Tree Farm Dec. 12. Families can enjoy a hay ride as well as choose and cut a fresh Christmas tree. Outdoor Recreation is providing a flatbed to carry the trees back to Maxwell. In its 30th year of operation, the Wadsworth Tree Farm is
Nov. 25, 2009
Retiree Appreciation Day brings food, fun to those who served

Maxwell Air Force Base treated retirees to bingo, flu shots, burgers, coffee and more during Retiree Appreciation Day Friday at the Honor Guard hangar. More than 1,000-1,200 were anticipated to attend, said 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kris Beasley in his opening remarks. Colonel Beasley noted
Nov. 25, 2009
AETC commander presents Educator of the Year awards

The 2008-2009 Air Education and Training Command Educator of the Year Awards were presented Nov. 16 in a ceremony at the Maxwell Officers' Club's Daedalian Room.Dr. Bruce Murphy, Air University Chief Academic Officer and master of ceremony for the event, said the AETC Educator of the Year awards are
Nov. 20, 2009
Air National Guard graduates first class from Maxwell’s Officer Training School

One hundred and nineteen Air National Guard officer cadets received their lieutenant bars during a ceremony at Polifka Auditorium, Friday.The class of O-2010-1 was the first class to graduate from the newly formed Detachment 12 since the Academy of Military Sciences moved to Maxwell's Officer
Nov. 20, 2009
Two officers receive Bronze Stars at LeMay Center

Two officers were awarded bronze stars at Air University's LeMay Center for Doctrine Development for Education and Wargaming Nov. 13 for exceptional meritorious achievement during Operation Iraqi Freedom.Lt. Col. Duston Ashton and Maj. Nichole Oliver were presented their medals by Maj. Gen. Stephen
Nov. 20, 2009
Shop til you drop ... for a good cause

"Yes, it's always this busy," responded thrift shop manager Reeba Robitzsch when asked whether the aisle-filling bustle of shoppers at the Maxwell Thrift Shop was normal. That bustle is a good normal all around for the volunteers who devote their time there, the base shoppers who enjoy the shop's
Nov. 20, 2009
Squadron Officer College offers new Distance Learning courses next year

Squadron Officer College will be offering four new distance-learning courses, based on selected competencies from the Air Force Competency List, to company grade officers beginning next year.Dr. Norm Wagner, SOC faculty member and CGO Leadership Development Program coordinator, said basing the