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  • There when needed: Native Americans have always answered the call of duty

    Native Americans serving in the military long have been part of one of the largest per-capita ethnic groups in the profession of arms. Young Native Americans have answered and continue to answer the nation's call of duty for many reasons. Some see it as a rite of passage, while others have been

  • Baking war serves as call-to-arms for bakers, judges

    In the baking war, Angela Lamagna's pumpkin gingerbread trifle reigned supreme.The competition, fought at the Maxwell Event Center Monday, featured 39 desserts from Maxwell and Gunter bakers. "I'm more than pleased with the turnout," said Lee Lindsay, MEC supervisor. Vann Mathis, one of the judges,

  • CAP members learn leadership concepts at Maxwell

    Fifty-seven Civil Air Patrol members attended National Staff College held at Maxwell last week, focusing on leadership, strategic planning, the CAP-USAF relationship as well as the working relationships with state and local agencies, according to Col. Virginia Nelson, National Staff College deputy

  • Children expected to abide by curfew

    Parents and children on base may not be aware, but the installation imposes a curfew on children ages 13-17. Security forces expects all children to be inside by 11 p.m."Aside from good order and discipline, (curfew is) to ensure the safety and proper adequate supervision of children," said Master

  • Drug-free message takes center stage

    It's up to me to be drug free" was the message at Maxwell Elementary Middle School's Red Ribbon Week kickoff rally Monday.Students and staff began Red Ribbon Week with a celebration featuring signs and banners. Each class had a specific cheer, and throughout the event, they yelled, "Drug free is the

  • IOS honor roll recognizes accomplishments of alumni

    To recognize those who excelled in their own countries, rising to high ranks, the International Officer School named 19 former students to its International Honor Roll.Building partnerships with countries around the globe is an important facet of the Air Force, said Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander

  • AFRI to host Asia-Pacific Symposium

    The Air Force Research Institute will host the Asia-Pacific Symposium at Maxwell Dec. 6-7 at the Squadron Officer College. The event, titled "The Asia-Pacific Century: Overcoming the Strategy Gap," coincides with the institute's research emphasis on the Air Force's long-range strategy in the

  • Live music amplifies diversity message

    Hispanic Heritage Month went out with a bang at Maxwell Event Center last week. The finale featured Mexican food, cultural displays, a Mariachi band and salsa lessons. The event closed out a monthlong observance of the cultural impact of Hispanic Americans, according to Carla Martin."Everyone that

  • Exhibit salutes stars who wore stripes

    The faces on the Wall of Achievers at the Enlisted Heritage Hall are Air Force stars, and some are Hollywood stars, too."People are always amazed when they come in and see it," said Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Young, director of the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute at Gunter Annex.The Air

  • Air University Foundation luncheon to honor Brokaw

    The Air University Foundation is hosting a luncheon for honorary degree recipient Tom Brokaw from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center. Brokaw will be the featured guest speaker at the luncheon.According to Joe Panza, Air University Foundation