42nd MDG highlights pharmacists during October

The average person typically sees their pharmacist three to four times per year after regular visits with their physicians.  In most cases, pharmacists are the most accessible members of your health care team. Getting to know your pharmacist develops a valuable relationship that can help you get the

42nd Force Support Squadron embraces Year of the Air Force Family

The Year of the Air Force Family will be observed through July 2010, and the 42nd Force Support Squadron has several upcoming activities and programs geared towards families. Upcoming October events include today's Gunter Fun Fest and Gunter Youth Center's Family Fall Festival; Maxwell Youth

Future Iraqi pilots learn to speak English

Before an Iraqi air force lieutenant can begin pilot training at Kirkuk Air Base, they must first prove they have achieved one of their air force's core values - learning to comprehend and speak English. American Airmen have helped Iraqi officers achieve this goal by serving as English class

Ballet on the Green

ANG Det. 12 comes to Air University

In a ceremony at Officer Training School, Detachment 12, Air National Guard Readiness Center, was activated, and Lt. Col. Ronald Daniels took command of the new unit Oct. 2. Formerly the Academy of Military Sciences at McGhee Tyson ANG Base, Tenn., Detachment 12 opened its doors to its first class

Clinic announces upcoming flu shot opportunities

The 42nd Medical Group continues to offer flu vaccinations. Upcoming scheduled opportunities to receive the seasonal flu vaccine are as follows: · Oct. 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Electronic Logistics Group, or ELSG, Auditorium, Gunter Annex (active duty only) · Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to noon, at the

IDEC builds strategic partnerships one student at a time

For 64 students representing 43 countries, the International Dependents English Course is more than just an English course. It served as a way for spouses and dependents of international officers stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base to learn American culture and English language, hand-in-hand,

Base benefits from 2009 Fiscal Year closeout

Thanks to a "smooth Fiscal Year 2009 closeout," Maxwell-Gunter members, employees and residents will benefit in many ways, the director of Air University Financial Management said. "Year-end closeout was great. We were able to effectively and efficiently spend end-of-year dollars because of the

42nd MDG offers test anxiety classes

Do you remember preparing for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test or any test? Do you remember what it was like the week before the test, the night before the test, or the day of the test? Were your hands sweaty? Was your heart racing? Was it hard

Commander praises ‘team effort’ in network compliance inspection

Maxwell Air Force Base scored well during an Enhanced Compliance Validation network inspection conducted by the Defense Information Systems Agency Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Col. Kris Beasley, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, said he was pleased with the outcome of the inspection because it validated the hard