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  • SAASS puts strategic thinking to the test in wargames

    The commandant of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies said 77 students from this year's SAASS class and sister service advanced study courses assembled last week at the Air Force Wargaming Institute for the annual Theater Campaign Warfare exercise. "The TCW exercise is a great opportunity

  • Maxwell on target for energy goal

    Maxwell-Gunter is currently on target to meet this year's energy goal, but the civil engineering manager for CSC said with the summer months approaching, it will take everyone's help to achieve the goal. John Prior said the goal is to reduce electrical energy use 15-percent from the 2003 base line,

  • 'Space as a contested environment' debuts

    A new Special Area of Emphasis topic titled "Space as a Contested Environment," was introduced by U.S. military officials here March 30 at the 25th National Space Symposium. Special Areas of Emphasis are established by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, to address areas of

  • DoD identifies stimulus projects for Maxwell-Gunter

    Following passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, several projects at Maxwell and Gunter are included in a Department of Defense report identifying "specific investments in construction, facility improvements, and energy efficiency projects that will help improve the quality

  • Stimulus package to aid Airmen

    Improvements in dormitories, child development centers and energy conservation plans will come to fruition as the Air Force receives about $1.7 billion in Defense-related appropriations through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, military finance officials said. "The Air Force fully supports

  • AF Honor Guard Drill Team, rock band to perform at Maxwell

    The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team and "Max Impact" from the U.S. Air Force Band are scheduled to perform together Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., behind the base gym at Maxwell. The drill team is finishing up a month of practice at Maxwell in preparation for their performance schedule for the coming year.

  • General Lorenz selects MDG Airman for STEP

    "The Air Force no longer needs Staff Sgt. Shawone Riser," said Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, the Air University commander, to an impromptu gathering Wednesday at the 42nd Medical Group. Silence ... A nervous giggle from someone in the audience ... But, he added, to wild cheers and applause, "As of now, she