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  • URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 42nd Air Base Wing Town Hall Meeting

    42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Brian Killough invites the Maxwell-Gunter community to two town hall meetings 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the AFPEO-EIS auditorium, building 892, Gunter; and 6:30 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the base theater, Maxwell. The base commander will share the latest news about the

  • Tactics help children cope with deployments

    Long separations for deployments, classes, training and conferences can put a strain on children in military families. Just how much of a strain was the focus of a recent study by the RAND foundation, sponsored by the National Military Family Association.The foundation interviewed more than 1,500

  • AETC commander addresses command's issues, triumphs

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command highlighted the Air Force's successes in recruiting, training and educating Airmen while acknowledging the many challenges ahead during a presentation at the 27th Annual Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 18.Gen.

  • Bug out: Entomology staff handles critter concerns

    Base personnel don't have to worry about bugs in their office or a raccoon in their trash. Bob Davis and his two co-workers at the base entomology shop have it covered."If it's detrimental to Air Force operations, we take care of it," Mr. Davis said.For 19 years, Mr. Davis has specialized in pest

  • Heart Link welcomes new spouses to Air Force

    Heart Link is more than an orientation on being an Air Force spouse. It's an opportunity to meet other spouses and learn more about the Maxwell and Gunter communities. "People really enjoy it and take a lot from it," said Chloe Gibbs, the event organizer.Heart Link is held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Air Force details ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal training

    Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our

  • Heart health depends on choices

    Education is the key to preventing heart disease since most of its contributing factors are preventable. Indicators include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking addiction, a sedentary lifestyle and obesity.Other factors, such as age, sex or family history, cannot be controlled,

  • Cyberbullying: Parents are children's first line of defense

    Keeping children safe now involves a new dimension - cyberspace. Learning to navigate this terrain can be a challenge for parents, particularly those who didn't have Facebook and smart phones when they grew up. Marie Hixon, a personal andwork life consultant for the Airman and Family Readiness