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  • Military family copes with autism

    As houses and buildings around the world shined the light on autism Monday, one porch in Montgomery lit a blue lantern for Jake Rose, a 5-year-old with autism.Like children his own age, Jake loves "The Backyardigans," enjoys eating cucumbers and watermelon, and carries a stuffed dog named Puppy.

  • Nonlethal weapons provide SF with force options

    Security forces personnel sometimes face situations requiring force. To help them achieve the best outcomes, they are equipped with several nonlethal weapons, according to Maj. Tony Castillo."We employ Tasers that use an electric charge to disrupt voluntary control of muscles, impact devices such as

  • Clinic to offer drug take-back day

    The clinic will be the site of a drug take-back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 for Department of Defense cardholders. The 42nd Security Forces Squadron and the 42nd Medical Group pharmacy teamed up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to give the public an opportunity to prevent drug abuse

  • Etchberger legacy lives on at Enlisted Heritage Research Institute

    In honor of his legacy and to inspire future generations of Airmen, two contributions were added to the Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger displays at Gunter Annex March 26.The Air University Foundation unveiled a bronze bust of Etchberger, now on exhibit at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned

  • Fitness centers offer senior fitness options

    Senior adults can enjoy fitness designed just for them at the Maxwell and Gunter fitness centers. Equipment orientation classes are available to teach them about exercise machines, and a personal trainer is on hand free of charge to provide instruction for reaching fitness goals.The fitness on

  • Base takes care of families of deployed Airmen

    Airmen make difficult sacrifices during deployments, but family members often make sacrifices, too. In recognition of this, Andrew Tveit, the family readiness coordinator, and the Airman and Family Readiness Center serve families through the entire cycle of deployment."Although our military members

  • RC boat race at Maxwell pool

    Children and their families came to the Maxwell pool ready to motor, during the 42nd Force Support Squadron remote controlled boat race Saturday morning. The outdoor recreation event invited families to traverse the course, made up of buoys, with high powered RC boats in the Maxwell pool, according

  • Events offer fun activities, awareness for Maxwell-Gunter kids

    April is a big month for children at Maxwell Air Force Base. Agencies have joined forces to provide a variety of activities in recognition of Month of the Military Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness Month.April Jones, outreach manager for the Maxwell Family Advocacy Program,

  • AFITC calls for technical papers

    The AFITC 2012 committee requests papers on seminar sessions for this year's Air Force Information Technology Conference, to be held Aug. 27-29 at the Renaissance Spa and Hotel in Montgomery. The topics the committee wants addressed are:ยท Government and industry experiences in leveraging shared,

  • Fadok unveils plane display for Chaplain Corps College

    Lt. Gen. David Fadok, president and commander of the Air University, recently visited the Air Force Chaplain Corps College to dedicate its new F-22 Raptor static display."The static display is just a few yards from the Naval anchor and Army tank on the other side of the building," Fadok said. "These