News

Nov. 25, 2009
Valued member of AU Board of Visitors retiring

After 13 years of service to the Air University Board of Visitors, Dr. Jan Kehoe is leaving the board but has many fond memories of her trips to Maxwell-Gunter.Dr. Kehoe said her best memory of Air University is the interaction with military and civilian personnel. She said that experience has
Nov. 25, 2009
Enlisted Heritage Hall dedicates walkway to enlisted Air Force Cross recipients

The walkway that leads to Gunter's Enlisted Heritage Hall outdoor exhibits was dedicated Thursday to enlisted members who received the Air Force Cross.Col. Charles Johnson, commander of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, participated in the ceremony, and said he was pleased with the
Nov. 25, 2009
Retiree Appreciation Day brings food, fun to those who served

Maxwell Air Force Base treated retirees to bingo, flu shots, burgers, coffee and more during Retiree Appreciation Day Friday at the Honor Guard hangar. More than 1,000-1,200 were anticipated to attend, said 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kris Beasley in his opening remarks. Colonel Beasley noted
Nov. 25, 2009
AETC commander presents Educator of the Year awards

The 2008-2009 Air Education and Training Command Educator of the Year Awards were presented Nov. 16 in a ceremony at the Maxwell Officers' Club's Daedalian Room.Dr. Bruce Murphy, Air University Chief Academic Officer and master of ceremony for the event, said the AETC Educator of the Year awards are
Nov. 20, 2009
Air National Guard graduates first class from Maxwell’s Officer Training School

One hundred and nineteen Air National Guard officer cadets received their lieutenant bars during a ceremony at Polifka Auditorium, Friday.The class of O-2010-1 was the first class to graduate from the newly formed Detachment 12 since the Academy of Military Sciences moved to Maxwell's Officer
Nov. 20, 2009
Two officers receive Bronze Stars at LeMay Center

Two officers were awarded bronze stars at Air University's LeMay Center for Doctrine Development for Education and Wargaming Nov. 13 for exceptional meritorious achievement during Operation Iraqi Freedom.Lt. Col. Duston Ashton and Maj. Nichole Oliver were presented their medals by Maj. Gen. Stephen
Nov. 20, 2009
November exercise involves Autauga County officials

The November Base exercise, a joint exercise conducted with Autauga County officials, went "very well" said the Maxwell-Gunter Exercise Evaluation Team chief."This was a very smooth exercise where everyone worked well together and did exactly what they needed to do. It was an excellent exercise with
Nov. 20, 2009
AF cost reduction move includes changes in custodial standards

The Air Force is changing custodial standards nationwide to save money, resulting in an overall basewide reduction of services at Maxwell. Perhaps the most obvious change for the average person working at Maxwell is custodians will no longer be coming from cubicle to cubicle to collect trash.The