Orientation program benefits international families

This year's International Family Orientation Program was held June 22 through July 1 with 61 International Officer spouses and 120 international children from 42 countries attending the classes, events and graduation ceremony. For more than 25 years the International Officer School has hosted the

CCAF a powerful weapon system in recruiting arsenal

How do Barnes Center organizations contribute to Air Education and Training Command's ability to accomplish its educational mission? One of the center's organizations attracts young men and women before they step into a flight room or enter basic training. Staff Sgt. Charly Moreau, from the 349th

Special pay rate approved for 908th aircraft maintainers

Celebrations broke out on July 1 in the buildings occupied by the full time staff of the 908th Maintenance Group at Maxwell, as word spread that special pay rates have been approved for the Reserve unit's Wage Grade pay scale employees. The unit's Wage Grade employees are Air Reserve Technicians

Barnes Center works to achieve commander’s vision for enlisted education

Nearly one year ago, Air University embarked upon what will likely be considered a significant milestone for Air Force enlisted professional military education - the creation of the Thomas E. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education. The sweeping venture brought the Air Force First Sergeants Academy,

AAFES chief tours base exchanges

The Air Force chief master sergeant who represents the Army and Air Force Exchange Service paid Maxwell-Gunter a visit June 30. Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm, senior enlisted advisor for Commanding General Command Group, was at the base to see firsthand the exchange operation, recognize AAFES

Wing officially merges Services, MSS into Force Support Squadron

In a four event ceremony, the 42nd Air Base Wing stood up the 42nd Force Support Squadron at the Maxwell Officers' Club, July 1. Ceremony events included a Meritorious Service Medal presentation to Lt. Col. Kerry Proulx, 42nd Mission Support Squadron commander; the stand-down of the 42nd Services

Airman's Attic seeks volunteers

The Maxwell-Gunter Airman's Attic, a source where technical sergeants and below can acquire needed items for the home and family at no charge, is looking for volunteers, according to director Angelica Orlando."If you enjoy good company and working for a good cause, come and spend some time with us,"

908th Airlift Wing transports humanitarian cargo