Physics, physical therapy propel running concepts

The following running tips from Maj. David Sanchez, physical therapist at the Maxwell medical clinic and triathlete, are designed to help improve speed, fitness and reduce the chance of running-related injuries. Major Sanchez is teaching a running class, currently filled to capacity, the last

ACSC beats AWC for tennis titles

Physical Training Uniform mandatory wear policies effective now

Updated guidance in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel, released Oct. 28 by Air Force A1 may send some Airmen scurrying to purchase new items to ensure compliance with restrictions on how Airmen will and will not wear the Air Force Physical Training Uniform,

Week of the Air Force Family

Maxwell Airmen gear up for revised Physical Training standards

With only 11 weeks to go until the revised version of the Air Force Physical Training test takes effect Jan. 1, 2010, Airmen on Maxwell and Gunter should expect to see increased emphasis on meeting and exceeding the new standards. The revisions are the result of an Air Force-wide audit of the

42nd Air Base Wing holds Wingman and Safety Day

The 42nd Air Base Wing held its annual Wingman and Safety Day Sept. 25 to emphasize both on and off-base safety programs and camaraderie among wing members. Col. Kris D. Beasley, 42nd ABW commander, said, "To fully understand the importance of today, we must understand the concept of the wingman. A

Intramural sports adds Ultimate Frisbee

The Maxwell-Gunter Fitness and Sports Center is including Ultimate Frisbee for the first time as an intramural sport. The Frisbee season begins Oct. 20. Deadline for team entry is no later than Oct. 9, according to Yancey Atchley, director of intramural sports. Squadrons can enter a team by

'O, say can you see!'

908th wins back-to-back softball titles

For the second year in a row, the 908th Airlift Wing softball team came up from the losers' bracket to win the Maxwell-Gunter intramural softball championship July 30 at Maxwell's softball complex. The Electronic Systems Group team, from the 554th ELSG and 754 ELSG at Gunter, knocked 908th to the

13th annual USAF Marathon takes place in September

The thirteenth annual United States Air Force Marathon is less than two months away, taking place on Sept. 19, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Events include the full marathon, half-marathon, individual 10K, 5K, and a wheelchair race. The event is open to the public, with