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  • Commentary - What I believe

    After a change of command, people generally want, and genuinely need, to know how the new boss will lead them during his or her tenure. As commander and president of the Air University, I would like to share three leadership beliefs and seven organizational principles that shape my outlook and

  • FSA students among those helping out local schools

    Maxwell-Gunter is giving back to the Montgomery community one brushstroke at a time.For the fourth year more than 150 Airmen and base personnel participated in an area wide effort to prepare 57 schools for incoming students."It is an opportunity to build a relationship with the Montgomery

  • Volunteerism brings Airman applause

    For Senior Master Sgt. David Scott, helping the community is a personal and professional pursuit.In recognition of his efforts, Scott, the director of operations at the First Sergeant Academy, was awarded the 2012 National Public Service Award at the Air Education and Training Command level. His

  • Maxwell feels effect of budget cuts, make choices

    As politicians discuss budget cuts in Washington, D.C., Maxwell Air Force Base is feeling the effect of the money crunch already as officials here work to find solutions.Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said budget legislation passed earlier this month asks for a $350 billion reduction in defense

  • CMSAF, senior enlisted leaders gather for annual summit

    The Air Force's top enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, convened the 2011 Senior Enlisted Summit last week at Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, with about 400 senior enlisted leaders attending.With the theme "Deliberately developing Airmen for the future,"

  • Wheel safe: Course revs up motorcycle skills

    Base personnel participated in the Maxwell Safety Office's basic riders' course last week. The two-day course, a requirement for Airmen and civilian personnel who wish to operate motorcycles on base, teaches riders basic skills, including low-speed maneuverability and safety.Even though the course

  • Symphony seeks musicians of all stripes, bars or eagles

    A concert can be an awe-inspiring experience, both for the musicians and the audience."Music draws communities together, music inspires as well as feeds the soul," said Col. Timothy O'Brien, commander of the 168th Air Refueling Wing at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.O'Brien and Col. Stella Smith,

  • Assignments not sought

    Rarely does a military professional's career consist only of assignments sought. Orders are issued, orders are followed and lives are changed. Such is the lot of military life. To those serving or who will serve, I predict there will be a time when you will be asked, or ordered, to go somewhere or