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June 10, 2015
Delaware AFJROTC cadet is state’s first African-American student to earn pilot license

An Air Force JROTC cadet has become the first African-American high school student to earn a private pilot license in the state of Delaware.Cadet Moriah Graham, a senior at Polytech High School in Woodside said she started dreaming about flying since middle school. "The Polytech flight program was a
June 9, 2015
Taking the jump with Single Airmen Initiatives program

The roar of the plane's engine was so load that we strained our voices as we tried to talk. Finally, we gave up all together and remained silent. The small plane moved in circles like a spiral staircase as it ascended into the sky until it reached 10,000 feet. Suddenly, it became quiet. The engine
June 9, 2015
CSAF shares concerns with Maxwell Airmen

While at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 3, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III spoke with Airmen about the state of the Air Force.Airmen from the 42nd Air Base Wing, Air University and mission partners had the opportunity to not only hear from the general, but to ask questions
June 9, 2015
Air University announces plans for a Cyber College

During a recent speech at the City of Montgomery (Alabama) Kiwanis Club, Air University Commander Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast announced plans for an Air Force Cyber College.After thanking the Montgomery community for their support of Maxwell Air Force Base, June 2, Kwast detailed Air University's plans
June 3, 2015
Air University BOV Concludes Spring Meeting

Air University's Board of Visitors met April 2015 at Maxwell Air Force Base for their spring gathering.The Board, comprised of military, business and academic professionals, provides guidance to the Air University Commander and President about the state and direction of the University.The 15 board
June 2, 2015
ACSC students tackle AF future in “Staff Challenge”

Hundreds of students from the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force base sat in Wood Auditorium May 21 awaiting the Air University Commander to announce which paper would be selected."Flight 7!" announced Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast, Air University commander and president.Flight 7, comprised
May 27, 2015
Maxwell Airman receives Air Force Achievement Medal for heroic action

Staff Sgt. Aaron Turnbull, 42nd Aerospace Medical Squadron aerospace medical technician, received an Air Force Achievement Medal May 21, 2015, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama for his heroic efforts in trying to save another's life during a motor vehicle accident on Oct. 31, 2014 Turnbull was
May 27, 2015
Maxwell RCC serves, cares for wounded Airmen

Taking care of Maxwell's wounded, ill and injured service members one step at a time is Tim Griggs' mission as the 42nd Medical Group recovery care coordinator.Recovery care coordinators are assigned to the seriously wounded, ill or injured and provide personalized support for them and their
May 26, 2015
71 CAP officers in Alabama to hone their leadership skills

Civil Air Patrol members from 33 wings in all eight CAP regions will be honing their skills for executive-level success at the 2015 National Staff College here.The annual professional development opportunity enhances the leadership abilities of members who are, or will be, assuming positions of
May 20, 2015
42SFS host MEMS Crime Prevention Day

The 42nd Security Force Squadron had their hands full at the Maxwell Elementary-Middle School Crime Prevention Day. The event enabled students to interact with the security force members and have fun at the same time. "The importance of the children interacting with us as security forces members is

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