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  • Assaults impact mission readiness

    Thank you for keeping up with this series aiding us as we prepare Team Maxwell for our consolidated unit inspection in September. Last month's commentary was focused on you: self-assessment and the roles and responsibilities you have as a military professional. I want to continue with that focus,

  • Rethinking footwear for runners

    With thousands of innovations marketed for runners, surprisingly, the running shoe should not be one of them, according to 18-year, U.S. Air Force team runner and five-time Air Force Half Marathon masters champion Lt. Col. (Dr.) Antonio Eppolito. He shared his running expertise during a seminar

  • Cole volunteered for Doolittle Raid, makes history

    Lieutenant Richard Cole and the 17th Bombardment Group had never seen combat, but that changed once Japanese bombs surprised Pearl Harbor, flinging America into World War II. Cole found himself volunteering for a near impossible, top-secret mission known as the Doolittle Raid."We felt we were part

  • Global Challenge 2013 one of many wargames at LeMay

    The Air War College class of 2013 participated in Global Challenge, its military education capstone event designed to test the students' ability to synthesize the principles, concepts and processes taught in the AWC curriculum and translate national-level decisions into strategic and

  • New Professional Development Center houses multiple education opportunities

    In celebration of the new Professional Development Center, the 42nd Force Support Squadron hosted an open house June 4.The center houses the Airman Leadership School, First-Term Airman Center and noncommissioned officer professional enhancement, the base education office and the base career

  • SAASS awards 48 degrees

    The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies presented 44 students with master's degrees and four with doctorates Wednesday.Four former SAASS graduates also received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in military strategy during this academic year. "This has been a terrific year at SAASS," said Col.

  • ACSC presents 480 diplomas

    In celebration of academic accomplishments, the Air Command and Staff College hosted its annual graduation ceremony Monday at Polifka Auditorium.The ACSC class of 2013 is comprised of 480 graduates, including 298 Airmen, 43 Soldiers, 29 Sailors, 12 Marines, 22 civilians and 76 international officers

  • African Airmen return to Air University for U.S. Air Forces Africa symposium

    Military officers from the air forces of 16 African countries returned to Air University for the African Airmen Alumni Symposium June 11-13.The symposium, held at Air War College and sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, is geared toward strengthening key partnerships, enhancing regional cooperation

  • Winners lose weight, gain healthy lifestyles

    Four months after the start of the Biggest Loser Competition, the winners say that they are thrilled at the results from their hard work and dedication to a healthier lifestyle."It is very rewarding, and I feel better," said competitor Mary Arrington. "Although, it was difficult when my sister and I

  • Families can work together to stop childhood obesity

    Most physicians feel uncomfortable addressing the problem of obesity in a child. Many parents feel guilty about letting a child's weight get out of control, while others feel a weight problem is something their child will surely outgrow with time.I have even encountered anger from parents who don't