CFC campaign celebrates success

The Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign contributors, leadership and organizers, as well as representatives from seven participating charities were encouraged to toot their own horns Dec. 9. Noise makers reminiscent of New Year's Eve were placed at each place setting in the Maxwell Club

Same place, different name: Maxwell Club welcomes all ranks

Now known as the Maxwell Club, the former officers' club strives to maintain the same quality service, cuisine and social events as it has for more than 75 years.Col. Brian Killough, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, said, "During the past several years, our Maxwell Club system has transformed from an

Seasons Greetings at Maxwell Air Force Base

Maxwell Community Library moves

Maxwell Community Library is closed until Nov. 25 to facilitate the move into its new location. The library will reopen at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 in Building 910 on Shumacher Ave."It's a good move for patrons," said Marsha Taylor, library director. The new location is larger, allowing the library to expand

Use eating tactics to buoy holiday health

As the saying goes, "A minute on the lips, a lifetime on the hips," and the holiday season provides a lot of tasteful minutes that often come back to haunt people when they step on the scale. According to a 2000 Nutrition Review article, a study showed that people gain an average of about a pound

Two contests available for young artists

Young artists in the Maxwell community have two chances to show what it means to be part of a military family.To build awareness for Military Family Month in November, the Maxwell Airman and Family Readiness Center, or AFRC, seeks entries for its annual art contest, said Kathi Byrd, information and

Air Force eliminates battle dress uniforms

There are two things you should no longer see -- Halloween costumes and the Air Force Battle Dress Uniform.In 2006, the Airman Battle Uniform became authorized for wear, and a date was set for final phase-out of the woodland camouflage-patterned BDU's.Previously announced to be effective Oct. 1, a

IOS honor roll recognizes accomplishments of alumni

To recognize those who excelled in their own countries, rising to high ranks, the International Officer School named 19 former students to its International Honor Roll.Building partnerships with countries around the globe is an important facet of the Air Force, said Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander

Exhibit salutes stars who wore stripes

The faces on the Wall of Achievers at the Enlisted Heritage Hall are Air Force stars, and some are Hollywood stars, too."People are always amazed when they come in and see it," said Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Young, director of the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute at Gunter Annex.The Air

AU to grant Tom Brokaw honorary degree

In recognition for his dedication to today's service members, Air University will award an honorary degree to television journalist and author Tom Brokaw.Dr. Bruce Murphy, vice president for academic affairs, said Brokaw was an ideal choice because of his prominence and strong alliance with the