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  • Fueled by innovation? We've got some thinking to do

    Albert Einstein said, "We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them." Think about it.In January 2013, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark Welsh III released a new vision for the Air Force: The World's Greatest Air Force ... Powered by Airmen, Fueled by

  • Maxwell to honor military retirees

    Though Maxwell takes care of military retirees every day, once a year, the installation sets aside a single day to singularly recognize and honor veterans' service for their country.This year, Maxwell's Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 22 inside the Maxwell

  • Maxwell Airman soars to top of chess world

    In just 11 years, the finance officer for Maxwell's Air Force Culture and Language Center has risen to the top of his game in a sport that can take a lifetime to master. First Lt. Gordon Randall recently brought home four trophies from the U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship, held at Ft.

  • Volunteer Excellence Award honors those who give

    Maxwell continuously awards those like Ilse Mears who give back.Mears was honored for her continuous service at the Volunteer Excellence Award luncheon Oct. 29 inside the Maxwell Event Center.Specifically awarded to non-active military personnel, the Volunteer Excellence Award encourages retirees,

  • Maxwell supports AF 20/20 plan

    Last fiscal year, the 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron demolished 11 buildings on base as part of the base revitalization program supporting the Air Force Civil Engineer's "20/20 by 2020" program.The program seeks to offset a 20 percent funding reduction for installation support activities by reducing

  • ID card wait times to shorten

    Customers needing new or updated identification cards can now cut to the front of the line using the RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler website.Using the scheduling site, people can block a 15-minute appointment with the 42nd Military Personnel Section to get priority service over walk-ins."The program

  • 42nd Medical Group looks to resolve referral increase

    In the last few weeks, more and more non-active duty patients at the 42nd Medical Group have been referred to other authorized TRICARE-network urgent care centers in the River Region.The referrals are a result of provider vacancies and newly-staffed providers at the clinic. Without proper staffing,

  • First-ever advisory group dialogues AFDD 1

    More than a dozen retired Air Force generals and colonels along with civilian leaders recently attended the first Doctrine Advisory Group, a new initiative held at the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education.Initiated by Major Gen. Walter Givhan, commander of the LeMay Center

  • Moroccan officer following in his father's footsteps

    Walking the halls of International Officer School, Capt. Nabil Saihi appears to have stepped back in time, as he scans the walls for a photograph of his father.Following in past footsteps, Saihi, an officer in the Royal Moroccan Air Force, is attending IOS and then Squadron Officer School at

  • Duel of the schools

    Taking a break from the daily rigors of Air Force academia, the Air Command and Staff College competed against the Air War College in the second annual Duel of The Schools competition Monday and Tuesday. Events took place base-wide, providing excitement, relaxation and a competitive spirit for ACSC