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  • Former Air University commander passes away

    A former Air University commander, who was instrumental in establishing the Senior NCO Academy, has passed away. Lt. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem II was the 12th commander of Air University serving here from Aug. 1970 to Nov. 1973. He was 92 at the time of his death Sept. 3. George Cully, Air University

  • Family support takes limelight in ‘Year of the Air Force Family’

    The secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force chief of staff recently designated July 2009 to July 2010 as the "Year of the Air Force Family." For Air Force families and single Airmen around the world, this means enhancements to the family and personnel support spectrum is underway. "You can rest

  • Air Force releases Lieutenant Colonel, Major promotion list

    The Air Force released Sept. 10 promotion lists to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Major. The following from Maxwell-Gunter were promoted to Lieutenant Colonel: Spaatz Center Gene F. Cummins Air Command and Staff College Mark A. Carlson Gary M. Civitella Stacy J. Craig Brian J. Crothers Paul J.

  • STARBASE MAXWELL - helping kids soar through math and science

    For students experiencing STARBASE Maxwell, there is no such thing as a typical day. Mornings may find them hovering 3 inches above the ground in hovercraft, learning about air and atmospheric conditions such as low and high pressure. STARBASE Maxwell helps local fifth-grade students pursue math-

  • Monitoring self, family is key in preventing spread of disease

    When caring for sick individuals, it is important to keep yourself and others well. Follow these tips from the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, to ensure your loved ones get well soon, while minimizing the chance that you become ill yourself. First, keep the sick individual away from others as

  • Intramural sports adds Ultimate Frisbee

    The Maxwell-Gunter Fitness and Sports Center is including Ultimate Frisbee for the first time as an intramural sport. The Frisbee season begins Oct. 20. Deadline for team entry is no later than Oct. 9, according to Yancey Atchley, director of intramural sports. Squadrons can enter a team by

  • Organizational success requires each of us to jump on board

    When I think about leadership and organizational success, trains come to mind as a useful analogy. Just as all of a train's components are essential and must work in concert with one another for it to reach its final destination, all Airmen play an important and integral role in helping the Air