Volunteer Appreciation Day to heighten awareness, recognize volunteerism

A base event is planned to thank current volunteers and link potential volunteers with the agencies that need them.Volunteer Appreciation Day, organized by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Maxwell Event Center. The event will include displays from

Base makes Camp Sunshine fun for local sons

Airman 1st Class Byron Wilson of the 42nd Contracting Squadron has only been at his first duty station for a month, but already he has taken part in his first volunteer activity. He'd read about the volunteer opportunity for Camp Sunshine and jumped at the opportunity to do something with youth, he

Eagles to soar into new school year

Maxwell Air Force Base Elementary School principal Melissa Hayes has a special bond with her school. After all, it was her first. In the 60s, she and her family lived in the row housing now being demolished, and she attended pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and second grade at Maxwell. "I love our

Lorenz on Leadership: Professional advocacy

As a service member, I have fought for programs and resources throughout my career. In many cases these battles were a matter of advocacy -- my opportunity to fight for things I believed in. I began facing these challenging moments within days of my entry into military service. As a result, I have

Falcon's Nest at Gunter reopens

First Impressions

We've all heard that first impressions are lasting impressions, and everyone on Maxwell and Gunter makes a contribution to the first impressions that we give to our visitors, community partners and each other. I arrived at Maxwell less than a month ago, and like all newcomers, I'm awash in new

Gunter Commissary reopens July 28 ahead of schedule

Shoppers can return to the Gunter Air Force Base Commissary on July 28 thanks to repairs to its main electrical panel being completed ahead of schedule.Because of Gunter's reopening, the Maxwell Commissary, which opened on Mondays to accommodate Gunter customers, will return to its normal six-day

Junior Enlisted Advisory Council enhances enlisted experience

A desire for self-improvement and camaraderie brought Airman 1st Class Ashley Alexandre to the Junior Enlisted Advisory Council about six months ago. "I see JEAC as an organization that could really help all Airmen regardless of rank," she said. Her favorite part of being involved with JEAC "is that

Forum highlights AU programs, Iraqi air force stand-up

Cyberspace research and U.S. support in building an Iraqi air force were topics of discussion during this year's first River Region Forum at the Maxwell Officers' Club July 16. Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, Air University commander, hosted about 30 civic leaders from the River Region community, along with

Senior NCO Academy graduates largest class ever

The commandant of the Air Force Senior NCO Academy at Gunter said a milestone was reached by the class that graduated the academy Wednesday."This was the largest class in the history of the SNCOA, but we hope the next class will be larger still," Chief Master Sgt. Alex Perry said.The chief said the