N.M. AFJROTC cadets soar to space

"How cool! You can see the curvature of the earth!" is a comment repeated by students ranging from 4th grade to high school seniors in the Albuquerque Public School District while viewing images and examining their real-world science results.This is the reaction APS and the Air Force Junior Reserve

Maxwell changes the way it recycles

Starting July 1, 2015, Maxwell Air Force base personnel will no longer be placing recyclable items in separate waste containers.However, this does not mean the base is abandoning its recycling efforts. In fact, Maxwell will recycle 30 percent more than it ever has."We are currently experiencing a 40

SOC and Auburn University form new partnership

Squadron Officer College and Auburn University's College of Education took a symbolic step toward forming a new partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding, June 22, 2015.The memorandum, signed by Col. Gerald Goodfellow, SOC commander, and Sherida Downer, head of Auburn's Educational

Baltimore Raven hosts youth football camp

Baltimore Ravens' wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. hosted a youth football camp here for more than 90 children of military members, June 22, 2015.During the event, the children were split into groups and taught a variety of offensive and defensive maneuvers and played two scrimmage games with Smith.

Former AU commander receives Air Force ROTC Distinguished Alumni award

Former Air University commander retired Gen. Thomas C. Richards was awarded the Air Force ROTC Distinguished Alumni Award during a ceremony at the Officer Training School, June 15, 2015, Maxwell Air Force Base.Richards received the award for his contributions to the United States Air Force spanning

Montgomery Zoo hosts 22nd annual military appreciation day

The Montgomery Zoo opened its gates for all military personnel and their dependent family members for the 22nd annual military appreciation day, June 18, 2015.. Guests enjoyed free admission to the zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, train rides and food and drinks."We're excited to have

2015 Gathering of Eagles honorees visit Maxwell

Air Force JROTC cadets fly multicopter at Maxwell

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Niceville High School, Florida, held a multicopter demonstration, June 10, 2015, at Maxwell's Freedom Park.To showcase one of the Junior ROTC's co-curricular activities, about 17 cadets were here to demonstrate the capabilities of their

ACSC builds AF partnerships with State Department through Embassy Immersion Program

A group of Air Command and Staff College students from the Political Affairs Strategist and Language Enabled Airman programs participated in a six-week embassy immersion exchange with the Department of State to build partnerships and improve interagency relationships on behalf of the Secretary of

Maxwell Airman becomes pro bodybuilder

In a recent bodybuilding competition to promote health and nutrition in Alabama, Tech. Sgt. Luis Lopez achieved his goal of being named a professional bodybuilder.The event was designed to show how health and nutrition can provide not just a temporary physical appearance, but long-term health