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  • ACSC earns award for volunteerism

    The River Region thanked the Air University's Air Command and Staff College for its dedication to volunteerism by naming the 2012 class volunteer of the year, adult group category."For me it was a real treat to get my classmates recognized," said Maj. Birma Gonzalez, who nominated her class.The

  • Get SMART: School activity day tests skills

    Children at Maxwell Elementary Middle School had a chance to become a little SMART-er April 20. The school held its sixth annual Science, Math, Aerospace, Research and Technology, or SMART Day. The themed day was filled with events based in the subjects of science, technology, engineering and

  • Reservist learned to love triathlons

    For the last two years, Lt. Col. Madalyn Marlatt, commander of the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, has enjoyed competing in triathlons. Now she's ready to spread that joy to others by becoming a certified triathlon instructor.Triathlons are multisport endurance events that include three

  • Air Force key spouses make a difference

    The Key Spouse program, revised in 2009 as part of the "Year of the Air Force Family" initiative, focuses on the whole family. With so many active-duty members deployed and away from home, the Air Force realized its programs needed an upgrade. Key spouses are spouses from individual units appointed

  • Robot expo at STARBASE brings learning to life

    Education goes beyond books to help 21st-century students develop technology skills. Military children from Alabama and Georgia gained hands-on experience during the third annual Georgia-Alabama Robot Expo held at Maxwell's STARBASE facility April 12."Robotics are a fun and valuable teaching tool

  • Diamonds in the rough - Wilcox Central High School JROTC program shines

    The Wilcox Central High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment AL-936 from Camden, Alabama excels despite being located in one of the poorest cities in the nation. According to the United States Census Bureau, Wilcox County is the sixth-poorest county nationwide and the