Maxwell on target for energy goal

Maxwell-Gunter is currently on target to meet this year's energy goal, but the civil engineering manager for CSC said with the summer months approaching, it will take everyone's help to achieve the goal. John Prior said the goal is to reduce electrical energy use 15-percent from the 2003 base line,

'Space as a contested environment' debuts

A new Special Area of Emphasis topic titled "Space as a Contested Environment," was introduced by U.S. military officials here March 30 at the 25th National Space Symposium. Special Areas of Emphasis are established by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, to address areas of

DoD identifies stimulus projects for Maxwell-Gunter

Following passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, several projects at Maxwell and Gunter are included in a Department of Defense report identifying "specific investments in construction, facility improvements, and energy efficiency projects that will help improve the quality

Stimulus package to aid Airmen

Improvements in dormitories, child development centers and energy conservation plans will come to fruition as the Air Force receives about $1.7 billion in Defense-related appropriations through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, military finance officials said. "The Air Force fully supports

AF Honor Guard Drill Team, rock band to perform at Maxwell

The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team and "Max Impact" from the U.S. Air Force Band are scheduled to perform together Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., behind the base gym at Maxwell. The drill team is finishing up a month of practice at Maxwell in preparation for their performance schedule for the coming year.

General Lorenz selects MDG Airman for STEP

"The Air Force no longer needs Staff Sgt. Shawone Riser," said Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, the Air University commander, to an impromptu gathering Wednesday at the 42nd Medical Group. Silence ... A nervous giggle from someone in the audience ... But, he added, to wild cheers and applause, "As of now, she

Ready to paint

LeMay class directly supports Middle East effort

When the Iraqi Air Force requested training, Lt. Col. Dustin Ashton got into gear. Americans working with the Iraqi Air Operations Center received a request from the Iraqis to provide any type of training that would be good for Iraqi military members working at the IAOC. "(The Iraqis) need to learn

Air Force Counterproliferation Center celebrates 10th anniversary

Born out of an agreement between the Air Staff and Air University in 1999, the U.S. Air Force Counterproliferation Center, or CPC, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at Maxwell Air Force Base. The mission of the center is to provide quality education and research on weapons of mass destruction

Air War College student saves lives in Africa water rescue

An Air War College student at Maxwell jumped to action to prevent two girls from careening over one of the world's largest waterfalls March 8. During a school trip to Africa, Lt. Col. Keith Andrews rescued two girls who fell into the water at the top of Victoria Falls in Zambia. The morning his