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  • At the top of Santa's list, small-unmanned aircraft systems

    It's getting near to the time of year when we may be shopping for young ones and those young at heart.  On the top of the list for many will be small-unmanned aircraft systems or other remote controlled aircraft.  The technology is fantastic these days allowing control by smart phones and tablets. 

  • Air University summit addresses medical officer education, partnerships

    Air University held its first summit recently designed to take a look at new educational opportunities for the next generation of military medical officers and to advance collaboration and partnerships between military and civilian healthcare professionals.The goal for the Air University Medical

  • Operation Home Cooking 2015 at OTS

    Operation Home Cooking is a program that gives Officer Training Cadets the opportunity to enjoy a home-cooked meal and mentorship during this holiday season. The event will take place on Thanksgiving Day, and OTS is looking for members from Maxwell Air Force Base and their families to sponsor

  • Air University focused on deterrence

    The end of the Cold War, coupled with the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, caused American decision makers to focus on present-day conflicts, but a resurgent Russia, the rise of new non-state actors and new threats in the cyber realm have brought about a renewed focus on the concept of deterrence,

  • Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month

    During November, Americans will celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month. This year's theme is "Growing Native Leaders:  Enhancing our Severn Generations."  On November 11, Americans also celebrate Veteran's Day.  Through these two observances, Americans can celebrate not only the

  • Maxwell hosts 2016 AFROTC Commander’s Conference

    Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps commanders gathered for the 2016 AFROTC Commander's Conference Oct. 27-29, 2015, held at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The three-day conference gave leadership and the 145 detachment commanders the chance to close the gap in communication and discuss issues

  • AU student’s spouse wins Joan Orr

    Stephanie Ewers, spouse of Air War College student Lt. Col. Robert Ewers, recently received the 2015 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award.The Joan Orr award honors significant contributions made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members."Receiving the award is overwhelming

  • Airman pedals with purpose

    The idea started in 2005, after Jody Hershbine's return from an 11-month tour in Iraq. His struggle to return to normality and transition from a deployed environment back to life at home led him to spend quiet moments riding his bicycle."I needed to kind of get my head back in the game, so I did a

  • Air University awards honorary degree to David McCullough.

    Author and historian, David McCullough was awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters degree by Air University during a ceremony Nov. 16, 2015 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The honorary degree was bestowed to McCullough for his work as an author of American history. He has also been awarded the