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  • 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

  • Live music amplifies diversity message

    Hispanic Heritage Month went out with a bang at Maxwell Event Center last week. The finale featured Mexican food, cultural displays, a Mariachi band and salsa lessons. The event closed out a monthlong observance of the cultural impact of Hispanic Americans, according to Carla Martin."Everyone that

  • 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

  • Air University Foundation luncheon to honor Brokaw

    The Air University Foundation is hosting a luncheon for honorary degree recipient Tom Brokaw from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center. Brokaw will be the featured guest speaker at the luncheon. According to Joe Panza, Air University Foundation

  • Race series combines heritage, fitness

    Maxwell will kick off the second annual "Heritage of Air Power" race series with the Spaatz Five-Miler Nov. 4. The second race, a 15k run, will be held in April.The first race, a five-mile course, starts and ends in front of the Wright Flyer at Air University's Academic Circle. The course will

  • Considering college? Workshop can help chart course

    Paying for college can be daunting. With preparation and research, students can earn a degree without gaining overwhelming bills.The Airman and Family Readiness Center and Education Center are teaming up for a workshop 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the Maxwell Airman and Family Readiness Center to