News

Oct. 28, 2016
Fishing for peace

Unloading his gear before sunrise, a cool breeze whistles across the calm lake water welcoming the hopeful fisherman before his hunt. Birds are beginning their morning songs, anticipating their catch, as does the driver of the boat, who calmly releases his vessel from its trailer’s captivity.The
Oct. 27, 2016
Defenders asking for help looking out for trick-or-treaters

Defenders with the 42nd Security Forces Squadron are sending out a patrol for trick-or-treater safety, and they’re looking for help. “We will have uniformed Security Forces and volunteers, identified by reflective gear, acting as safety officials Halloween night from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. within all
Oct. 19, 2016
SNCOs promote mentorship through offsite event

Maxwell-Gunter senior leaders hosted a senior noncommissioned officer mentorship session at the Ritchey Center here Friday.Reserve and active duty SNCOs from across the area were invited to join together and participate in team building activities and take part in an opportunity to receive
Oct. 14, 2016
Maxwell to recertify all PT testing sites

Maxwell Air Force Base’s 42nd Force Support Squadron will be recertifying all physical training run testing locations on base Friday.
Oct. 6, 2016
Holm Center, Troy University sign agreement giving credit for graduate degree

With the stroke of a pen on Oct. 4, 2016, instructors and curriculum developers at the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development are nearly a third of the way to completing a graduate degree in adult education. In a memorandum of understanding signed between the Holm
Oct. 4, 2016
Retiring soon? Consider making positive impact on youth through AFJROTC

After a successful military career, many dedicated Air Force leaders find it difficult to hang-up the uniform for good. Our military lifestyle of team work, discipline, dedication, hard work, and the experience of living our core values are ingrained into who we are.
Oct. 3, 2016
AU hosts Medical Force Development Summit

Health professionals from across the Air Force, DOD and private industry are meeting at Air University next week to diagnose the educational and training needs of medical Airmen and to offer remedies for any needed changes. Attendees of the Air University Surgeon General Medical Force Development
Oct. 3, 2016
OTS flight commander positions open to reservists

The Air Force has opportunities for air reserve component members to tap into the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program in the Officer Training School at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Sept. 29, 2016
Brig. Gen. Steven Garland speaks during the River Region Forum

Brigadier Gen. Steven Garland speaks to about 60 civilian guests and military members on the subject of space at its potential future capabilities during the River Region Forum held at Officer Training School's Hoover Auditorium, Sept. 29, 2016. The general is the commander of the Jeanne M. Holm
Sept. 14, 2016
Reserve lieutenant colonels, selects have until Oct. 3 to apply for AFROTC det commander positions

Air reserve component lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects interested in becoming Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders have until Oct. 3 to submit an application under the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program.

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