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April 5, 2013
AFSNCOA instructor of the year - Airman trades security forces for leadership opportunity

Walking into his office, one may be surprised to find an instructor with a carpet like a football field and a life-sized panther, but Master Sgt. Keith Long loves more than football. He's a family man who loves his job and his former career with security forces, seen in the award on his shelf and
April 3, 2013
LEAP participant represents Air Force in Indonesia, helps embassy build relationships

"If you work hard, you never know where life will take you," said Capt. Lia Radulovic during a live radio interview for Indonesian talk show "Morning Coffee" recently. These words held special resonance for Radulovic, a Language Enabled Airman Program participant who was born into poverty in Jakarta
March 29, 2013
Air War College’s international fellows festival fosters cultural understanding

Nearly 1,000 people enjoyed a sampling of international food and friendship at the Air War College's International Fellows Cultural Festival, held Mar. 23 at Maxwell Air Force Base.The annual event featured native culture and food from 41 different countries, represented by the 44 international
March 29, 2013
Leadership pathways kicks off April 1

Leadership Pathways is a new Air Force educational initiative created to encourage Airmen, their families and base personnel to participate in a multitude of courses aimed at providing training in different areas.The Leadership Pathways concept provides an umbrella over classes provided by
March 29, 2013
Women make an impact in the U.S. military

American women have achieved milestones that have widened their opportunities to serve in the U.S. military."I am proud of the contributions women have made to the heritage and legacy of America," said Col. Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander. "From the American Revolution to operations in
March 28, 2013
Blue Horizons: War College students look at 2035

Each spring, a select group of Air War College students meet for BOGSAT sessions and collaborate in "murder boards" to help Air Force leaders make decisions on how the service will adapt to technological changes in the next quarter of a century. For the past five years, Blue Horizons has
March 26, 2013
Air Command and Staff College elective offers insight into unique American, U.S. military behavior

The classroom is filled with uniformed military personnel, like most classes here at the Air University. These students aren't wearing uniforms with U.S. flags on the sleeves, however. Their dress, and the varied accents heard in the classroom, reflects a cross-section of countries from around the
March 21, 2013
AFAF campaign kicks off Monday

The 40th annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicks off Monday and runs until May 3.The AFAF is an official Air Force tax-exempt organization, whose mission is to raise money for charities that directly support members of the Air Force family in need."It is doubtful that any of us are immune to
March 21, 2013
ADHD family support group begins at Maxwell

Raising children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can be more than one or even two parents can handle, and the Maxwell community is available to help.A new lunch-and-learn support group for families raising a child or children with ADHD will meet first Wednesday of
March 21, 2013
Deale discusses sequester at AFA lunch

Brigadier Gen. Thomas Deale addressed the vitality of prioritizing military resources during the nation's state of sequestration at the annual Air Force Association luncheon March 15 at the Maxwell Club."We have to move forward for what is best for our nation and follow the right course for our

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