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  • Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts honors military with open house

    The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts dedicates a special night to the military community every year. The free open house, held Aug. 18, honored active duty, Reserve, Guard, retirees and their families in the River Region."This evening is our special way of demonstrating our appreciation for the

  • The persistence of memory

    59 bodies passed in front of me over the span of six months. All were enclosed within aluminum transfer cases, all were draped with immaculate and heavily starched star-spangled banners, and all passed by under the salutes of those who trod across a few acres of noisy concrete to pay their respects.

  • New commander, president takes over Air University

    The change of command ceremony Aug. 12 was unique for Air University, as Lt. Gen. David Fadok became the organization's first president and 29th commander."We produce the future and must never forget how important that mission is," Fadok said after assuming command from Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, who

  • Large IT gathering grew from humble start

    The Air Force Information Technology Conference, or AFITC, has come a long way since its inception as the Air Force Small Computer Conference in 1983, according to Jason Bishop, the lead strategic communicator for the conference.AFITC will be held in Montgomery at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel

  • Lieutenants take on recruiting efforts

    After the ROTC program helped them reach their goal of becoming Air Force officers, 20 second lieutenants are selected to share their experiences as part of the Gold Bar Recruiter program."In an effort to align with the Air Force chief of staff's vision of a diverse Air Force, Air Force ROTC began

  • Commentary - What I believe

    After a change of command, people generally want, and genuinely need, to know how the new boss will lead them during his or her tenure. As commander and president of the Air University, I would like to share three leadership beliefs and seven organizational principles that shape my outlook and

  • MSFRIC construction continues

    Construction began last month on the $11.6 million renovation and addition to the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, or MSFRIC, located at the center of the Academic Circle at Maxwell. While construction is going on outside the building, the staff encourages visitors to use the outer

  • FSA students among those helping out local schools

    Maxwell-Gunter is giving back to the Montgomery community one brushstroke at a time.For the fourth year more than 150 Airmen and base personnel participated in an area wide effort to prepare 57 schools for incoming students."It is an opportunity to build a relationship with the Montgomery

  • Volunteerism brings Airman applause

    For Senior Master Sgt. David Scott, helping the community is a personal and professional pursuit.In recognition of his efforts, Scott, the director of operations at the First Sergeant Academy, was awarded the 2012 National Public Service Award at the Air Education and Training Command level. His

  • Maxwell feels effect of budget cuts, make choices

    As politicians discuss budget cuts in Washington, D.C., Maxwell Air Force Base is feeling the effect of the money crunch already as officials here work to find solutions.Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said budget legislation passed earlier this month asks for a $350 billion reduction in defense