The value of being an Air Force instructor

If there is something that the last three years of instructor duty have taught me, it's that teaching people new things is not as easy as it looks. Being an instructor can be a tough job and oftentimes frustrating. But I've also learned that being an instructor is an incredibly rewarding and

Development plan focuses leadership on base's future

Maxwell leadership began an extensive look at the future direction, goals and vision of the installation throughout the next 15 years Tuesday at a daylong workshop held inside the Maxwell Club.The Maxwell Air Force Base Installation Development Plan was presented to military, civilians and community

Maxwell officer's daughter finishes near top in Junior Olympic race

Amaris Tyynismaa of Montgomery, Ala., finished 26th out of 405 runners in the 11-12 year old division at the 2013 United States of America Track and Field Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships held last month in San Antonio. The eldest daughter of Col.Mike Tyynismaa, Officer Training School

AF JAG Corps gains insight at SAPR Summit

The Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps held its first Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Summit Dec. 17-18 at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Gunter Annex.The purpose of the summit was to bring total force legal professionals together to improve the way they handle

Maxwell, Gunter top $450,000 for CFC

The Combined Federal Campaign held its annual Victory and Awards Celebration Dec. 13 at the Maxwell Club.Maxwell-Gunter's accumulated total contribution was $451,889.32, falling short of its goal of $558,079 because of uncontrollable circumstances such as the government shutdown and civilian

Airman's Attic feeds, clothes, furnishes Airmen

The motto, Airmen helping Airmen, is more than a nice saying at the Airman's Attic. It's placing food, clothes, uniforms and boots directly into the hands of a military member.Offered to enlisted Airmen with the rank of technical sergeant and below, the attic provides household goods, cooking ware,

Expeditionary course tests officer candidates

Murphy leaves legacy, begins new chapter

He joined as a Soldier and is now leaving the service for a second time as an Airman.After eight years with the Air University, Dr. Bruce T. Murphy will retire as the university's vice president of academic affairs Dec. 31.The former U.S. Army lieutenant colonel said that he thoroughly enjoyed his

Michael Young graces Maxwell

Hollywood actor, director and producer Michael Young came back to his roots Nov. 15 to speak to an audience at Maxwell during the base chapel's first lunch-and-learn event."I'm glad to be here today. I am the quintessential military brat. My dad was here, and this is where he learned to fly during

Good intentions and misguided authority

Authority is a two-edged sword: One cannot lead without it; one cannot lead relying exclusively upon it. Novitiate leaders lean heavily upon position and rank as the basis for their authority. Given time and experience, good leaders expand their authority base through experience, education,