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  • Base tests disease containment plan

    All units at Maxwell and Gunter participated in last week's exercise as the 42nd Air Base Wing reviewed the wing's Disease Containment Plan, according to Gary Looney, exercise evaluation team chief for the 42nd ABW. He noted these exercises are timely as the Air Force manages the Swine Flu (H1N1)

  • AETC Commander speaks to future operators

    Approximately 300 attendees came together for a Future Operators Symposium to explore the direction for developing future leaders as Air Force operators in the 21st Century. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, commander, Air Education and Training Command, opened the symposium on Tuesday. The Air Force Research

  • Lorenz on Leadership – It’s all about service

    A few weeks ago, Staff Sgt. Sarah Price worked diligently as a radar approach control (RAPCON) controller within the 71st Operations Group at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. If anyone had asked her what she did, her response would have been simple and quick, "I control aircraft." No one would argue the

  • Orientation program benefits international families

    This year's International Family Orientation Program was held June 22 through July 1 with 61 International Officer spouses and 120 international children from 42 countries attending the classes, events and graduation ceremony. For more than 25 years the International Officer School has hosted the

  • CCAF a powerful weapon system in recruiting arsenal

    How do Barnes Center organizations contribute to Air Education and Training Command's ability to accomplish its educational mission? One of the center's organizations attracts young men and women before they step into a flight room or enter basic training. Staff Sgt. Charly Moreau, from the 349th

  • Special pay rate approved for 908th aircraft maintainers

    Celebrations broke out on July 1 in the buildings occupied by the full time staff of the 908th Maintenance Group at Maxwell, as word spread that special pay rates have been approved for the Reserve unit's Wage Grade pay scale employees. The unit's Wage Grade employees are Air Reserve Technicians

  • A command philosophy

    Command, in its simplest form, is the successful management of people, resources, equipment and processes. The commander's job is to ensure the mission is accomplished but at the same time, ensure his greatest asset, the people, are taken care of. The commander must articulate his vision for the

  • Barnes Center works to achieve commander’s vision for enlisted education

    Nearly one year ago, Air University embarked upon what will likely be considered a significant milestone for Air Force enlisted professional military education - the creation of the Thomas E. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education. The sweeping venture brought the Air Force First Sergeants Academy,

  • AAFES chief tours base exchanges

    The Air Force chief master sergeant who represents the Army and Air Force Exchange Service paid Maxwell-Gunter a visit June 30. Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm, senior enlisted advisor for Commanding General Command Group, was at the base to see firsthand the exchange operation, recognize AAFES

  • Lorenz on Leadership – It’s all about service

    A few weeks ago, Staff Sgt. Sarah Price worked diligently as a radar approach control (RAPCON) controller within the 71st Operations Group at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. If anyone had asked her what she did, her response would have been simple and quick, "I control aircraft." No one would argue the