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Oct. 3, 2013
Language Enabled Airman Program participants assist at Pacific Rim Airpower Conference

An Air Force program integrator, an acquisitions officer, and a weapon systems officer recently attended the Pacific Rim Airpower Symposium in Thailand, but it wasn't to do integration, acquisitions or weapons. Majors Veasna Pel and Paul Sebold and Capt. Jay Park are all members of the Language
Sept. 30, 2013
Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins in October at Maxwell, Gunter

Domestic violence can be overcome, as those who attend numerous events throughout October will discover.Whether it is a tribute walk, the words of a domestic violence survivor, a bingo game or a series of educational classes, there will be something for everyone to learn from this year's theme,
Sept. 24, 2013
Culture, language and negotiation experts participate at Army conference

Five culture, language and negotiation experts from the Air Force were special guests of the U.S. Army last week, offering expertise to the premier gathering of armor and infantry soldiers for the 2013 Maneuver Warfighter Conference at Fort Benning, Ga. Faculty from the Air Force Culture and
Sept. 20, 2013
Leadership Pathways graduates first Airmen

Master Sgt. Jennifer Boyle, a Gunter Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructor, has become the first Maxwell-Gunter Airman to complete nine courses of Leadership Pathways, earning the "one-star" squadron certificate.Since its inception April 1, Leadership Pathways has provided an umbrella over
Sept. 20, 2013
Holm Center leader credits CAP, JROTC for AF career

There comes a time in everyone's life when they must choose a route that will prove most beneficial to their pursuit of happiness. Trade school, four-year college or immediate entry into the work force are common avenues. However, others sometimes look toward the sky for inspiration, outlining their
Sept. 20, 2013
Investing in military education: The strategic arm of professional development

At a time when every dollar counts, the Air Force continues to spend scarce resources to send thousands of captains every year to Squadron Officer School. With flying hours slashed, we are prioritizing eight-week TDYs to Maxwell instead of converting JP-8 into thrust, lift and airpower.Can SOS
Sept. 20, 2013
U.S. lawmaker speaks at flag officer course

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., visited Maxwell to speak with senior flag officers Monday at the Joint Flag Officer Warfighting Course. This was Sewell's first time speaking before military senior flag officers at Maxwell. "I'm always in amazement when I get a chance to come to Maxwell Air Force
Sept. 13, 2013
Mental health works to reduce suicides

Suicide ends lives. Maxwell's mental health clinic hopes to save them. After two years of collecting data from more than 150 participants, joint research by mental health and civilian agencies continues to reveal new strategies to improve the quality of life of patients struggling with suicidal
Sept. 13, 2013
Combined Federal Campaign kicks off

Continuing its mission to promote and support philanthropy through an employee-focused program, the Combined Federal Campaign will kick off at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Maxwell Club.Military and civilian members who attend the kick-off will have the opportunity to meet some of the charities supported
Sept. 10, 2013
Airman makes a splash while giving back to community

Military members find many ways to be involved in their communities--some volunteer to clean schools, build homes or visit elderly veterans, while others might use life experiences to mentor youth.In 2011, Lance Thornton, then a Buffalo (N.Y.) State College student-athlete, hung up his goggles and

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