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  • Prevent flu this year

    Influenza, also known as the flu, is not usually thought of as a life-threatening illness. But it can be very serious for the elderly, young children and people with other underlying health problems. About 36,000 people die from flu-related causes in the United States every year. The flu is also

  • School of Advanced Air and Space Studies featured at review board

    Air University's School of Advanced Air and Space Studies was one of the topics highlighted in last week's Educational Program Review Board. Attended by senior leadership representing all Air University schools, the board was a forum to exchange ideas about accredited AU education programs. It also

  • Holm Center command section NCOs making a difference

    When walking into a command section of a wing, squadron, or organization, one may find officers throughout, completing their individual jobs to effectively support the mission. However, in the Holm Center command section, Tech. Sgt. Renika Kenan and Tech. Sgt. Damien Pierce are some of the first

  • AETC Commander to retire after 37 years of service

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, will retire in the grade of general effective Jan. 1, 2011, Air Force officials announced today, culminating more than 37 years of commissioned service. His retirement ceremony is Nov. 17.Among his many accomplishments as

  • Officers selected for advanced training opportunities

    The Air Force announced the selection of 220 officers on Nov. 3 for developmental education and career broadening opportunities through Air Force Advanced Academic Degree and Special Experience Exchange Duties programs."Special program selections are some of the earliest opportunities for officers

  • Nominations open for public administration award

    Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 7th Annual Department of Defense David O. Cooke Excellence in Public Administration Award. This award was created to recognize the contributions similar to those of David O. Cooke during his nearly five decades of federal service with the DOD.

  • AFA holds annual Veterans Day Lunch

    Montgomery's Chapter 102 of the Air Force Association held its annual Veterans Day luncheon Tuesday at the Maxwell Officers' Club, and the guest speaker was the former chief of staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.A command pilot with more than 5,600 flying hours, retired Air Force Gen.

  • Base goes above and beyond CFC goal

    With one week to go, Maxwell-Gunter organizations have achieved 103 percent of their stated goal in the Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign.As of Tuesday, Maxwell personnel have exceeded the $525,493 goal, with 1,726 individuals contributing $540,419 to the campaign. This year's Heart of