Air National Guard graduates first class from Maxwell’s Officer Training School

One hundred and nineteen Air National Guard officer cadets received their lieutenant bars during a ceremony at Polifka Auditorium, Friday.The class of O-2010-1 was the first class to graduate from the newly formed Detachment 12 since the Academy of Military Sciences moved to Maxwell's Officer

Two officers receive Bronze Stars at LeMay Center

Two officers were awarded bronze stars at Air University's LeMay Center for Doctrine Development for Education and Wargaming Nov. 13 for exceptional meritorious achievement during Operation Iraqi Freedom.Lt. Col. Duston Ashton and Maj. Nichole Oliver were presented their medals by Maj. Gen. Stephen

Squadron Officer College offers new Distance Learning courses next year

Squadron Officer College will be offering four new distance-learning courses, based on selected competencies from the Air Force Competency List, to company grade officers beginning next year.Dr. Norm Wagner, SOC faculty member and CGO Leadership Development Program coordinator, said basing the

November exercise involves Autauga County officials

The November Base exercise, a joint exercise conducted with Autauga County officials, went "very well" said the Maxwell-Gunter Exercise Evaluation Team chief."This was a very smooth exercise where everyone worked well together and did exactly what they needed to do. It was an excellent exercise with

ACSC beats AWC for tennis titles

Remembering British, French war dead

Canadian SNCOA instructor excels in classroom and martial arts

Step inside Chief Warrant Officer Gabriel Chartier's classroom and what sticks out more than his Canadian military uniform, or his French-Canadian accent, is his energetic and dynamic approach to teaching. Laugh with him, joke with him, smile with him, but do not make the mistake of confusing his

Air Command and Staff College online master’s program eligibility expands to captains

Air University will offer eligible mid-level Air Force captains a unique educational opportunity to enroll in an online master's degree beginning this December. The degree is designed to be career-relevant and is intended to accommodate the current high operations tempo environment, according to Dr.

Art contests to reward creativity of military children

Prizes are available to young artists participating in the 42nd Airmen and Family Readiness Center's Month of the Military Family art contest, which will also serve to honor injured military members as part of Wounded Warrior Month. During a student assembly Nov. 6, 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col.

Youth Centers offer First Tee Program

Maxwell and Gunter Youth Centers are offering the First Tee Program throughout November and December. This program is designed to teach character and life skills through the game of golf to children of military members and civilians associated with the military.Youth ages 7 to 17 are eligible to