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  • In defense of fathers who serve

    As Father's Day approaches, I would like to offer some personal thoughts about fathers who serve in the military. This article is written particularly for fathers who are now deployed or had to be away for frequent periods of time in the past. In my own case, and I have the best wife in the world,

  • SecAF congratulates SAASS grads, marks school's 20th anniversary

    The graduation of the 20th class of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies June 15 also marked the 20th anniversary of the school's founding, a fact highlighted in the commencement address by Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley.Secretary Donley said the ceremony honored not only this

  • Key Spouse program addresses needs of Air Force families

    Though it's a command program, the Key Spouse network focuses on the families, not the force.When a work issue arises, a military member may turn to someone in uniform. When spouses face challenges, they want to turn to other spouses, people they can relate to. This is the basis of the Key Spouse

  • Orientation program helps international families adjust

    Helping families adjust to life in America is part of the International Officer Schools commitment to foreign students learning at Maxwell Air Force Base.The International Family Orientation Program helps spouses develop survival skills, ranging from using American money and credit cards to calling

  • Family members compete in base triathlon

    Exercise is a family value in the Kemp household. After son, Wyatt, 13, and dad, Maj. Ian Kemp, competed in a triathlon, son, Ayden, 11, said he wanted to join in on the fun.The base triathlon June 10 was the perfect opportunity for the guys and mom, Meredith Kemp, to compete in the team category.

  • Maxwell's VirtuSpheres only ones in Air Force

    The Squadron Officer College has taken virtual reality to a whole new level. Two VirtuSphere locomotive simulators have been installed and are being tested for applications in educating Airmen.The VirtuSphere, developed by brothers Ray and Nurulla Latypov, is a new simulation platform for engaging

  • ACSC students set high standard

    The Air Command and Staff College held commencement ceremonies Monday, graduating more than 500 students. The students this year performed at an impressively high level, according to ACSC Commandant Brig. Gen. Stephen Denker."The class has done exceptionally well in both the classroom and as vibrant

  • 'Eagles' inspire new generation

    The Air Command and Staff College last week hosted its annual Gathering of Eagles, a program that honors pioneers in aviation and heroes of air, space and cyberspace.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the program, which honored 14 aviators. The event spanned an entire week and included in-depth

  • ESC aids Eclectic tornado survivor

    The deadly tornado outbreak in late April tore communities and lives apart. The disaster response also brought people together and gave young Airmen a chance to make a connection with the Air Force's past through their community service.The people of the Electronic Systems Center at Gunter have

  • Forum provides base key venue for feedback

    Members of the Maxwell-Gunter community let their voices be heard at the installation, major command and Air Force levels during the Caring for People Forum Tuesday.Nerissa Keeler, the Integrated Delivery System chair who organized the event, thanked participants for improving conditions for Airmen