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  • Outreach events provide ounce of cure for family issues

    Many outreach services exist to raise education and awareness about family issues in both the general population and among people at risk for domestic violence. These courses deal with potential issues in relationship and family life to make life easier and stem the tide of potential

  • MiG-17 spends 5 months at Maxwell after pilot falls ill

    If you were wondering why a Russian MiG-17F was sitting outside a Maxwell hangar last month, you probably weren't alone. In March, pilot Randy Ball was flying the MiG from Mississippi to Maxwell for the Thunder Over Alabama Air Show and Open House when he suddenly experienced a severe cardiac event.

  • Resources available to help smokers quit

    Mike Miller has been an ex since 7:38 p.m. May 1 -- the time of his last cigarette. The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and Vietnam veteran started smoking as a junior in college in 1969. He smoked three packs a day, four in Vietnam.When it comes to quitting the habit, Mr. Miller thinks the

  • AETC welcomes new vice commander

    Air Education and Training Command recently welcomed its new vice commander into its fold. Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens arrived in San Antonio Sept. 8, received his third star the next day, and immediately began the task of learning everything he could about AETC's mission and its people. "It's

  • CFC gets underway for Maxwell-Gunter

    With more than 30 charities on board, the 2010 Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign held its opening ceremony Tuesday at the Maxwell Officer's Club.This year's goal is $860,000, and campaign management has set a $1.2 million "stretch-goal" for the fundraiser that ends Nov. 12.Capt. Ian

  • AU Press moves to Research Institute

    Air University Press celebrated the reopening of its bookstore with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location Sept. 10.The event showcased the move to the Air Force Research Institute in building 693. It also highlighted new authors added to the bookstore and celebrated the role of AU Press as a

  • Airmen need to ask themselves ‘Can I deploy today?’

    Each military member, regardless of assigned unit or location, must be ready to deploy. It's simply a fundamental part of the service to the nation. Outside of job training, each Airmen must be personally ready to deploy when called upon. To do so, consider the following:Family and children:

  • Maxwell Reservist flies airlift missions for USCENTCOM, Pakistan relief ops

    Capt. Jeremy Corner is a C-130H Hercules pilot deployed with the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia.Captain Corner is deployed from the Air Force Reserve's 357th Airlift Squadron, 908th Airlift Wing, at Maxwell Air Force Base. As a C-130 pilot with the

  • Singers try out to perform national anthem for base events

    About 16 vocalists, including one trio and the Maxwell Elementary School Eagles Choir, displayed their singing skills recently by performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of four judges who will decide if they have what it takes to perform during special events on and off Maxwell Air Force

  • Lorenz on Leadership — Love your people

    I have gained a wealth of knowledge during my career, but one point remains at the top of the list ... love your people. Through Lorenz on Leadership articles and presentations, I have shared countless personal stories. While they always have different themes, one constant is the wonderful examples