Lego team builds winning reputation

The Soaring Eagles reached great heights in December, placing first in a regional competition and second at the state level in the First Lego League competition. The Maxwell Elementary Middle School students demonstrated their winning presentation and robot during a school board meeting Jan.

Enlisted coursework starts here

Most people are not aware of a warehouse on Gunter with its own zip code, according to Maj. James Young, commandant of the Air Force Career Development Academy."I would venture to say that most of the Air Force population doesn't know we exist. They just don't understand what the capabilities we

SOS transforms education of CGOs

On Jan. 9, Squadron Officer College opened its doors to a new Squadron Officer School, extended by three weeks.Last June, Air Force senior leaders gathered at the CORONA-Top conference and, among other decisions, chose to revise the manner in which company-grade officers are developed for future

Transformed CGO PME for New Era

On Jan. 9, Squadron Officer College opened its doors to a new Squadron Officer School. Last June, Air Force senior leaders gathered at the CORONA-Top conference and among other decisions, chose to completely revise the manner in which company-grade officers are developed for future leadership

2011 year in review

JanuaryRegistration starts for advanced ID systemRegistration for the Defense Biometric Identification System began at Maxwell and Gunter, and everyone needing access to base was required to register by July."(With DBIDS) guards will scan the ID of the accessing individual to check for authorized

Basic Officer Training, Academy of Military Sciences graduate together

VERA/VSIP - Maxwell to gauge interest

The Air Force is offering a second round of voluntary early retirement authority and voluntary separation incentive pay. Locally employees will be surveyed on or after Monday regarding their interest in this initiative.The move is part of the Air Force's continuing effort to meet the Department of

OPSEC, AF core values vital in social media

With the emergence of social media, information sharing has changed in unprecedented ways. It continues to be dynamic and evolving. Now a cultural norm around the globe, social media is part of the daily activities of Airmen and their families, who use social media sites to stay connected.While

Officials select 36 Airmen for SAASS

Three dozen Air Force and two sister-service officers have been selected to attend the Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies starting in summer 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Dec. 19.The 50-week program, located at Maxwell AFB under the auspices of the Air

Airmen first responders at local auto accidents

Two Airmen from Maxwell - Chief Master Sgt. Garth Meade, the command chief master sergeant for 42nd Air Base Wing, and 1st Lt. Frederick Olsen, an Officer Training School flight commander - responded to two auto crashes in Montgomery recently, helping those in need.Crash witness steps inMeade and