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  • Givhan assumes command of LeMay Center

    Major Gen. Walter Givhan came home last week as he assumed command of the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education during a ceremony Jan. 4. Givhan succeeded Maj. Gen. Thomas Andersen, who retired. Moving in to a position that is dual-hatted, Givhan also assumes duties as the

  • Looking ahead in 2013 - Edwards focuses on mission readiness

    Looking back on 2012, Col. Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, can't be happier with his Airmen and hopes to continue that trend of excellence in 2013."I'll tell you we've had a fantastic 2012, and we'll continue to focus on leadership, partnership, Airmen and family, and really focus on

  • Distance learning an AU priority

    As the new year unfolds, technological advancements combined with traditional learning methods are continuing to be applied at Maxwell, which will assist in the advancement of Airmen education.Emerging technologies permit Maxwell the ability to utilize new software in a way that can speed the

  • Fostering teamwork: It's not about you

    Henry Ward Beecher once stated, "No man is more cheated than the selfish man." Individualism, entitlement, self-servitude and egotism well ingrained in our personalities are cancers to team development. The cure rests in selflessness, genuine caring of others and a strategic mindset. The

  • Holiday Wishes - Children share their letters to Santa

    This holiday season, the children of Maxwell Elementary Middle School may catch a glimpse of pointy ears and an elfish grin under their beds, behind Christmas trees or even in their refrigerators.That is where MEMS's second grader, Julia Bennett found her elf last week. The game is called "Elf on

  • 42nd MDG hosts Jingle Mingle Dec 18

    The 42nd Medical Group will be hosting the Airmen Helping Airmen Forum group-sponsored event, the Jingle Mingle, from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday in the Maxwell clinic's third floor classroom.The event will consist of $2 pizza slices, free hot chocolate, mugs, T-shirts and activities to promote self-respect

  • Keeping parties safe

    As the holidays approach, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program encourages everyone to keep safe party practices in mind.Those hosting a holiday party should:· Offer your guests non-alcoholic drinks and nutritious foods. · Monitor your guests' drinking by serving measured,

  • Ethics, gifts and the holiday season

    The holiday season is traditionally a time of parties, receptions and exchanging gifts. However, even at the holiday season, standards of conduct apply. To avoid unknowingly violating the standards, a brief summary of the applicable rules is set out below. General rule: Federal personnel may not

  • Youth bake holiday goodies for Gunter Airmen

    It was just a regular day on duty at Gunter Annex for members of the 42nd Security Forces Squadron and the fire department when they were surprised with warm baked goodies, hand delivered by the children of Gunter's Youth Center Dec. 6.It's a tradition that center program manager Alfred Frazier said