Adviser for Iraq optimistic on transition

A State Department special adviser for Iraq said there are a lot of signs of progress in Iraq that indicate the U.S. military withdrawal by the end of 2011 will go smoothly. Bill Grant, special adviser for Iraq at the Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, opened Air University's Air

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

ORE closes with valuable lessons learned

The 908th Airlift Wing returned to Maxwell Saturday after a week-long Operational Readiness Exercise at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Miss. While there, the wing learned much in its preparation for the December Operational Readiness Inspection. For the exercise, six of the

Base goes to 24-hour ops to load, ‘deploy’ 908th Airlift Wing

Starting at noon on Saturday, members of the 42nd Air Base Wing went to 24-hour operations until Monday night, exercising the Wing's ability to deploy one of its largest mission partners - the 908th Airlift Wing. In a dress rehearsal for its December Operational Readiness Inspection, the 908th

Vigilant Warrior

42nd Medical Group colonel earns Air Medal as flight surgeon

For Col. (Dr.) James W. Walter, service is a family tradition, so it is no surprise that his distinguished service has earned applause from his superiors. The type of award he earned, however, is rarely given to medical officers. Colonel Walter received an Air Medal from Lt. Gen. Gary L. North,

Force protection dominates the August base exercise

The base exercise evaluation team chief said assessing the actions of base personnel to changes in the Maxwell-Gunter Force Protection Condition was the primary focus of the August base exercise. "The true exercise for this month involved changing the FPCON," Gary Looney said. "We have many new unit

ASBC includes new ECAC training

AU instructor conducts Iraqi leadership workshop

A leadership workshop was held at the Iraqi Ground Forces Command Headquarters for Iraqi and U.S. staff officers to focus on conducting pre-decision making critical thinking and analysis from July 18 to 21. "Effective decision making is critical to Iraq's future," said Lt. Col. Jeffrey Coggin, an

Bronze Star awarded to Holm Center captain for meritorious service

The executive officer to the commander of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development was awarded the Bronze Star July 24 for his exceptional leadership enabling development and governance while deployed to Afghanistan. Capt. Kenneth O. McGrew was assigned as an