AU Board of Visitors member dies

It was with sadness that Air University officials announced the passing of a member of the Air University Board of Visitors. Retired Maj. Gen. Donald L. Lamberson, who had been a member of the Air University BOV since 2004, died at his home in Niceville, Fla., March 17. Dr. Bruce Murphy, Air

Airfield Operations keeps Maxwell open to air traffic

Day in and day out, the personnel at Maxwell's Airfield Operations perform the tasks that keep the airfield open and safe for visitors and aircraft assigned to the base. The primary runway is active from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and must be checked and maintained by AO personnel who are part of CSC

MSG serves Maxwell-Gunter in many ways

The 42nd Mission Support Group's acting director said the Maxwell-Gunter community is served by the group in a number of ways. Chris Prewitt, who is the MSG deputy director for installation support and running the daily MSG operation while Col. John Costa, 42nd MSG commander, is deployed, said her

SOS 'blends' training model incorporating new technology

Academic and military researchers are introducing and proposing new approaches on leadership and teamwork training at the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Air Education and Training Command, the sponsor organization, partnered with the University of Texas at Austin to conduct

Maxwell-Gunter women move history forward

In celebrating March's national Women's History Month, the Air Force is recognizing significant strides taken by women as pivotal to the Air Force story. Women, both past and present, are being recognized for their accomplishments throughout military history. Four women at Maxwell-Gunter are

Legislature honors Brig. Gen. Crowell

National Nutrition Month challenges you to 'eat right'

Hello, may I take your order please? Yes, I would like the grilled chicken over brown rice, steamed broccoli and a side salad with low fat Italian dressing. Are these the selections you make when eating out? Hopefully your answer is "yes!" Since March is National Nutrition Month, the American

The Honeys and Vinegars of Leadership

Are you familiar with Benjamin Franklin's famous expression, "... a spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar?" Most likely at this point in our conversation you are wondering what in the world this phrase has to do with leadership. If you give me just a few minutes of your

Holm Center provides foundation for future Air Force careers

Editor's note: This is the second in a series highlighting organizations at Maxwell-Gunter commanded by women in observance of March's Women's History month. Producing more than 75 percent of the officers for the U.S. Air Force, the Holm Center is unique in that it provides the foundation that other

Air University recognizes its best for 2008

Six active duty members and three civilian employees were recognized as Air University's best in a "pep rally" ceremony in Polifka Auditorium at Maxwell March 12. The winners were presented bronze eagles by Lt. Gen. Allen G. Peck, commander of Air University; and will represent AU in Air Force wide