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July 16, 2024
AFIT CE Instructor Awarded 2023 Air Force Association Lisa S. Disbrow Outstanding Civilian of the Year

In a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of civil engineering, Craig DeBeni was honored with the 2023 Air Force Association Lisa S. Disbrow Outstanding Civilian of the Year Award at the Air Force level.
July 16, 2024
Bruhn takes over command chief duties at Air Force’s enlisted education center

Chief Master Sgt. Bridget Bruhn took over as command chief for the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education during a change of responsibility ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, Alabama, July 12, 2024.
July 17, 2024
Commandants guide EPME strategic direction at conference

Enlisted professional military education commandants from around the world gathered for the 2024 Summer Commandants Conference in Montgomery, Ala., July 8-12. The conference, which included 21 commandants from Air Force noncommissioned officer academies and above, was hosted by the Thomas N. Barnes
July 22, 2024
Warrant officer instructors graduate TAC Certification Course

The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College held a graduation ceremony of its Train, Advise, and Counsel Officer Certification Course in Ozark, Alabama, July 19, 2024.Among the graduates were four members of the U.S. Air Force, marking the first time Air Force personnel received the TAC
July 24, 2024
Maxwell Air Force Base welcomes new wing commander

In a ceremonious display of military tradition, Maxwell Air Force Base hosted a change of command ceremony today, marking the transition of leadership within the 42nd Air Base Wing. Col. Shamekia N. Toliver assumed command from Col. Ryan E. Richardson in a ceremony attended by military personnel,
July 25, 2024
Enlisted Foundations courses ready for Airmen

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education’s Foundations curriculum achieved full operational capability July 19, 2024, after nine months of course testing and training.
July 29, 2024
Air Force announces selectees for first Warrant Officer Training School class

The Warrant Officer Corps will address critical operational needs while maintaining highly perishable skills and leveraging the deep expertise and technical capabilities of these Airmen.
July 29, 2024
Forging the Future: Tipton takes the reins at Air Force Junior ROTC

Lieutenant Colonel Matthew E. Tipton assumed the role of Director of Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on June 14, 2024. As the head of one of the largest and most diverse organizations in the Department of Defense, Tipton oversees approximately
July 30, 2024
Air Force Wargame: Indo-Pacific

The Air Force Wargaming Institute created a new wargame titled, “Air Force Wargame Indo-Pacific.”
Aug. 2, 2024
Back to School Safety

As the new school year begins, students across Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB) are gearing up to start classes at Maxwell Elementary Middle School (MEMS) and other schools throughout Montgomery and the River Region. With this exciting time comes the responsibility of ensuring the safety of all

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