Cyberspace Operations Doctrine: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education approved and published the newly developed Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 3-12, Cyberspace Operations.Maj. Gen. David S. Fadok, Commander, LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education, said cyberspace operations are critical to

Family Child Care program provides employment, care alternatives

The 42nd Force Support Squadron is searching for caregivers for the Family Child Care program.The Family Child Care program provides opportunities for people to stay at home with their child and set their own hours while offering child care for others. A Family Child Care home is one on or off base

42nd SFS member wounded in Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Brent Olson, 42nd Security Forces Squadron dog handler, is receiving treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, for wounds he sustained in Afghanistan last month. Sergeant Olson, and his military working dog, Blek, were injured when an improvised explosive device

MWD Blek returns to Maxwell after IED attack

Blek, the 7-year-old German Sheppard injured last month at the side of his handler in Afghanistan, has returned to the 42nd Security Forces Squadron kennel at Maxwell Air Force Base. Because of his injuries, Blek will be retired and put up for adoption.Tech. Sgt. Ryan Veith, 42nd Security Forces

Base legal office implements new website with procedure changes

The Maxwell Air Force Base legal office, located in building 804, is implementing changes to its operating procedures, effective Nov. 8, in order to better help personnel here."The changes we are making to our Legal Assistance program will put more emphasis on the needs of the client," said Capt.

Mammograms available each Friday this month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Its purpose is to educate women about the importance of early detection for breast cancer. Since NBCAM's inception, mammography use has doubled, and breast cancer death rates have declined. Still, many women do not utilize mammography at regular

Simple steps can reduce energy waste

Chances are many in the Maxwell-Gunter community have never heard the term "phantom load." The name conjures up some pretty scary ideas. Some call it vampire power, lomo (low mode) power or stand-by power. All these terms refer to the power being used by many appliances even when they are turned

Coming to America: International officers at Maxwell

While traversing the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base, some interesting uniforms might be spotted. New ribbons, service caps and even new dress-blues could appear. However, these are not new Airman Battle Uniforms, or an exciting new revision of AFI 36-2903--they are most likely an international

Lorenz on Leadership: Ordinary people becoming extraordinary Airmen

During my 37 years in the Air Force, I have served with many great Airmen. Recently, Air Force officials announced the retirement of five of our very best: Gens. Howie Chandler, Kevin Chilton and Roger Brady as well as Chief Master Sgts. Pam Derrow and Rob Tappana. Each one of these Airmen has

AETC commander visits