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  • Women prove they have the 'right stuff' to fly

    March is Women's History Month, a time to remember the contributions of women to the defense of our country. In Colonial times, women helped their husbands defend their farms from Indian attacks. During the American Revolution, women such as Mary Hays McCauly, better known as Molly Pitcher, took

  • Women tackle self-defense

    Debbie Robison, a certified instructor, conducted a basic self-defense class at 11 a.m. March 1 at the Gunter Community Center. The class was well-received by participants.Tech. Sgt. Robin McWhirter said she appreciated what she learned in the class. "Since I travel often, the most useful

  • Substantive change workshop

    Dr. Sarah Armstrong, director of institutional support for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, or SACSCOC presents a workshop hosted by the Air University Academic Office Feb. 24. Above, education officials engage in discussion during the workshop. Her

  • Gunter thrift shop reopens

    The thrift shop at Gunter reopened after months of hard work and dedication from the Maxwell-Gunter Enlisted Spouses Club."I'm so excited because something like this doesn't get pulled off quickly, and it takes a lot of work," said Col. Susan Schlacter, vice commander of the 42nd Air Base Wing. She

  • SOS, SNCOA take part in combined operations

    The new Squadron Officer School program includes "combined operations," a two-day, immersive-learning event where students from SOS and the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy share experiences, insights and learn from one another. It has been well-received by both the SOS and SNCOA students.

  • Urinalysis testing expands to some prescription drugs

    The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1.On Jan. 31, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day advance notice of the drug testing expansion, which aims to counter the nation's growing epidemic and

  • Girl's 911 call saves mom's life

    When an emergency occurred, Autumn Parrish, 10, knew to call 911. That knowledge helped save her mother's life."I turned around, and she was laying on the floor," Autumn said, remembering the afternoon of Feb. 23. Amanda Parrish has diabetes, and Autumn knew it was important to call 911 quickly. She

  • Maxwell observes Read Across America Day

    Cruise through one of the libraries here at Air University and you're sure to find service members and students reading reference books of all types, but there are more than Colonels, Captains and Senior Noncommissioned officers enjoying Maxwell's libraries. In celebration of the National Education