Thunder Over Alabama begins at Maxwell

Teacher flies as 'Hometown Hero' with Thunderbirds

A long-time Montgomery teacher headed into the clouds with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds here March 25, two days before the base's air show.Dr. Michael Gross, assistant professor of Physical Education and Exercise Science at Auburn Montgomery, was recognized as a "Hometown Hero" with a flight in

Single Airman Working Group opens support structure discussion

Air Force officials here established the Single Airman Working Group to evaluate and develop morale and support programs for its members as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.Officer and enlisted single Airmen representatives from each major command and subject-matter experts from several

Top spouse shares lessons learned

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie helped inaugurate the first Wing Commander Spouses' Seminar by addressing spouses of newly appointed wing and vice wing commanders on March 2.The purpose of the new course at the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development at

P-40E, 'supercar' feature statics at open house

The P-40, developed from the P-36, was America's foremost fighter in service when World War II began.P-40s engaged Japanese aircraft during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the invasion of the Philippines in December 1941. They also were flown in China early in 1942 by the famed Flying Tigers and in

Youngsters, parents find fun at play group

"Look at you, gold-medal winner on top of the podium!" one proud parent exclaimed as one of her infant's new little friends climbed to the top of a foam obstacle. An assortment of colorful toys assembled on a safety mat provided a variety of entertainment possibilities for little ones in diverse of

Holm Center namesake passes

The namesake of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accession and Citizen Development passed away Feb. 15.Retired Maj. Gen. Jeanne M. Holm was the first woman to attend Air Command and Staff College, and the first woman to attain the ranks of brigadier general in 1971 and major general in

Plans underway to showcase Air Force's best

Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to flock to Maxwell's air show March 27 and 28, according to officials here."We're excited about hosting the community for two days of top-notch flying action," said Lt. Col. Bud Mahan, the air show director.The Air Force's leading fighter jet

SAASS, ACSC team up to send clothes, toys to Afghan children

The opportunity to send clothing and toys to children and adults in a remote province of Afghanistan was made possible by the efforts of students, faculty and spouses of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies and Air Command and Staff College.Air Force Reserve Maj. Christine Jones, who

Base, local area hit by snowstorm

For the third winter in a row, snow has fallen and accumulated at Maxwell-Gunter. This year, three and a half inches of snow fell, and the base received two inches of accumulation, said the Maxwell Weather Office manager."The temperature at sunrise was 37 degrees, so it took awhile for it to get