Air University recognizes its best for 2008

Six active duty members and three civilian employees were recognized as Air University's best in a "pep rally" ceremony in Polifka Auditorium at Maxwell March 12. The winners were presented bronze eagles by Lt. Gen. Allen G. Peck, commander of Air University; and will represent AU in Air Force wide

IOs from SOS get a look at American justice

During a breakfast at the Maxwell Officer's Club March 9, the American judicial system was the topic, and a six-member panel familiarized international officers from Squadron Officer School with how the justice system works in the United States. The panel, consisting of Judge Wallace Capel, U.S.

Volunteers make splash

Maxwell-Gunter mourns passing of first CMSAF

News of the passing of the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, retired Chief Master Sgt. Paul Wesley Airey, in Panama City, Fla., brought a sadness to Maxwell-Gunter, March 11. A champion of the Air Force enlisted corps and Air Force values to the end, Chief Airey was a familiar face at

New SOS correspondence course hits the street

The distance learning version of Squadron Officer School has changed. The first major revision of the SOS DL program in more than seven years, the new course recognizes the changes that have taken place in the Air Force and in the field of leadership, as well as advances in online curriculum

Base benefits from Maxwell Weather Station

The Maxwell Weather Station's manager said personnel at the station help keep the base safe in times of troubled weather conditions. David Scott said their most important jobs at the station are resource protection and issuing warnings for severe weather and tornados, but they also brief pilots and

Air Force announces Maxwell officer promotions

Air Force officials announced Tuesday the results of the officer promotion boards to the ranks of colonel, lieutenant colonel, and major. The following were selected for promotion from the Maxwell-Gunter community: Colonel Steven A. Schaick, Air War College Lieutenant Colonel Patrick W. Franzese,

42nd MDG providing outstanding support to Maxwell-Gunter community

The 42nd Medical Group provides deployment ready Airmen and delivers high quality, compassionate and timely healthcare through training, prevention and treatment. Through a dozen different initiatives, those mission goals are accomplished by members of the 42nd MDG, said Col. Diana Atwell,