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  • Squadron Officer School forges future for CGOs

    Squadron Officer School celebrates its 60th anniversary with an array of events this weekend, culminating with an address by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz. General Schwartz is scheduled to be keynote speaker at Saturday's military ball. The school provides company grade

  • Partner nation enlisted leaders integral to SELS theme

    In keeping with the theme of the 2010 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit, "Deliberately Developing Airmen for Global Response," enlisted leaders from 18 partner and coalition countries participated here May 4-6.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy highlighted the importance of

  • CCAF recognizes 350,000th degree recipient

    The Community College of the Air Force recognized the 350,000th CCAF degree recipient during the 2010 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit at the Senior NCO Academy, Gunter Annex, May 5.The 350,000th degree emphasizes CCAF's mission, to offer and award job-related associate in applied science degrees and

  • Biggest Loser contestants reap rewards of healthy habits

    Two-and-a-half months into a basewide Biggest Loser contest, participants feel they have already won, no matter what the contest's final outcome may be. "The doctor says that just since I started this program, I've added 10 years to my life," said Deborah Aguilar-Root of Air War College. "That

  • Base touts green initiatives

    Officials at Maxwell Air Force Base, and the Department of Defense as a whole, are concerned about sustaining natural and energy resources. That consciousness is seeping into every aspect of base life, from the creation of buildings to the daily use of energy."The Air Force is concerned about energy

  • Maxwell’s wetlands help with flood, polutant control

    The 42nd Civil Engineering Squadron hosted a wetlands awareness tour April 22 to highlight the importance of preserving and maintaining Maxwell's sixteen wetland areas.The tour consisted of a 45-minute walkthrough of wetland areas located on River Road and educated tour-goers about wetland areas on

  • Monthly program provides new Airmen with helpful information

    Combining informative slides and lively presentations, the First Term Airman Center hosts a monthly program providing new Airmen with helpful information about their new base and available services."FTAC provides opportunities and an environment where Airmen from all career fields can come together,

  • Maxwell observes motorcycle safety month in May

    The month of May is Motorcycle Safety Month, and during that time the Air Force is asking everyone to recognize the recent loss of Airmen due to private motor vehicle accidents, said the 42nd Air Base Wing deputy director of safety.Mark Garner said motorcycle accidents kill far too many Airmen and