Joining the Long Blue Line

Reservist learned to love triathlons

For the last two years, Lt. Col. Madalyn Marlatt, commander of the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, has enjoyed competing in triathlons. Now she's ready to spread that joy to others by becoming a certified triathlon instructor.Triathlons are multisport endurance events that include three

Air Force key spouses make a difference

The Key Spouse program, revised in 2009 as part of the "Year of the Air Force Family" initiative, focuses on the whole family. With so many active-duty members deployed and away from home, the Air Force realized its programs needed an upgrade. Key spouses are spouses from individual units appointed

Robot expo at STARBASE brings learning to life

Education goes beyond books to help 21st-century students develop technology skills. Military children from Alabama and Georgia gained hands-on experience during the third annual Georgia-Alabama Robot Expo held at Maxwell's STARBASE facility April 12."Robotics are a fun and valuable teaching tool

Diamonds in the rough - Wilcox Central High School JROTC program shines

The Wilcox Central High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment AL-936 from Camden, Alabama excels despite being located in one of the poorest cities in the nation. According to the United States Census Bureau, Wilcox County is the sixth-poorest county nationwide and the

Future joint leaders wrestle with mock crisis

Starting Monday, 122 students from five senior-level military colleges will participate in the 29th annual Joint Land, Air and Sea Strategic Exercise, or JLASS-EX. The wargame runs through April 20 at the Curtis E. LeMay Wargaming Institute. The event provides future leaders an opportunity to

Employment expo bridges job seekers, opportunities

Employers are coming to the Maxwell Event Center April 26 looking to fill full- and part-time positions. The employment expo, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature governmental agencies, including the Department of Corrections, Department of Education and Department of Human Resources, along with

IG website provides info, anonymity

The Air Force has launched a website for inspector general complaints and fraud, waste and abuse information. A one-stop shop for information, the website contains a wealth of details on rules and regulations and contact info for IG personnel.People interested in filing complaints can go to the site

AU Board of Visitors meeting features new leader

When the Air University Board of Visitors meets next week, Norman Augustine will lead his first meeting as chair."We're very honored and fortunate to have him," said Dr. Bruce Murphy, vice president for academic affairs. Augustine, who has been on the board since 2008, is replacing Dr. Jack Hawkins.

VSIP/VERA surveys planned

As a continuation of the FY12 civilian workforce restructuring, the Air Force is offering a third round of Voluntary Early Retirement or Voluntary Separation Incentive.On May 1, the majority of permanent appropriated fund civilian employees serviced by the Maxwell Civilian Personnel Section will