CCAF: A lighthouse for the enlisted

The Community College of the Air Force serves as a lighthouse for enlisted Airmen searching for a path to receive college credits for their military service on the road to getting their associate degrees.Established April 1, 1972, the CCAF is the world's only degree granting institution for enlisted

CCAF: A lighthouse for enlisted

The Community College of the Air Force serves as a lighthouse for enlisted Airmen searching for a path to receive college credits for their military service on the road to getting their associate degrees.Established April 1, 1972, the CCAF is the world's only degree granting institution for enlisted

Maxwell supports children with donation

In support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child, several wing groups teamed up this week to support Montgomery area children.The 42nd Air Base Wing, the Maxwell Integrated Delivery System in partnership with the Family Advocacy Program, Maxwell Top Three, Maxwell

Defenders set to defend softball title

With intramural softball season fast approaching, the reigning champion Defenders are preparing to be crowned back-to-back champions. With last year's heroic blast in the bottom of the final inning from Airman 1st Class Ross Griffin still fresh in their memory, the Defenders anxiously await their

Maxwell events aim to end child abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Maxwell Air Force Base Family Advocacy Program is hosting a number of events aimed at increasing child abuse awareness."National Child Abuse Prevention Month is important because it helps to educate parents and community members in how to recognize the

CCAF opens doors for prior enlisted officer

It was never really something he looked into. His father served for 20 years, but joining the military didn't cross the then high school student's mind. His plan was to go to college and get a computer science degree.Sports and educational scholarships covered some of his expenses to attend two

Enrollment for free CCAF-credit culture course begins March 6

The Air Force Culture and Language Center begins accepting applications for the spring 2014 session of "Introduction to Culture" March 6. The ITC course is entirely online, self-paced and is offered at no charge to enlisted active duty Airmen, Air Reservists or Air National Guardsmen enrolled in

Adding 'senior' to NCO

It takes about 15 years for enlisted members to be considered technical experts in their career fields. At what point, however, do they become leaders so that those behind them can become successful in their own right? That point is when a noncommissioned officer gets "the point," the chevron that

Community College of the Air Force spooks for fun

Witches, zombies and vampires will haunt the classrooms of the Community College of the Air Force from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 25 as the college staff and other volunteers put on their annual free Haunted College event.It's a scarefest for all ages that not only gives back to the community but gives a morale

ALS conducts retreat