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Sept. 2, 2021
New AFJROTC director takes helm of worldwide student citizenship program

Col. McGonigal is the leader of one of the largest, wide-reaching and most diverse organizations in the entire Department of Defense. Air Force JROTC encompasses approximately 125,000 eighth grade and high school students with roughly 1,900 retired officer and senior non-commissioned officer
Aug. 11, 2021
Actor and retired Air Force general Jimmy Stewart honored by Order of Daedalians

Daedalian national commander, retired Maj. Gen. Jerrold Allen, recognized retired Air Force Maj. Gen. James “Jimmy” Stewart as a Daedalian Distinguished Colleague during the event.
July 29, 2021
Air University Airman overcomes barriers to express his faith as a Norse Pagan

The 42nd Air Base Wing’s Freedom to Serve Initiative champions are uncovering issues that impede on Airmen's ability to excel; forming plans of action to help create equal opportunities for all Airmen across the installation.
June 28, 2021
Air Force tests child care subletting app

The app, called Kinderspot, helps Department of Defense families on Air Force installations sublet child care spots at their home station or find spots at a location they will visit temporarily.
June 24, 2021
John Fedrigo joins Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall Wall of Achievers

The Enlisted Heritage Hall Wall of Achievers recognizes enlisted Airmen like Fedrigo, who served from 1981-2002, who attain fame or notoriety to include general officers, authors, actors and politicians.
June 22, 2021
Squadron Officer School receives new commander

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.-- Colonel Lance Rosa-Miranda, assumed command of Squadron Officer School during a ceremony at Maxwell Air Force base, Alabama, June 21, 2021.
June 3, 2021
Maxwell hosts first DoDEA pilot program, opens application for off-base children

“This program expands public education options in the River Region,” said Lt. Gen. James Hecker, Air University commander and president. “We appreciate the great local community partners and DoDEA collaborations to increase public education options, and we’ll continue to work with them and the team
May 27, 2021
AFSNCOA holds first in-person graduation since start of COVID-19 pandemic

The in-person graduation ceremony for the 174 senior enlisted students who made up Class 21-E was held on May 25, 2021, at the SNCOA at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex.
May 27, 2021
CMSAF visits heritage museum to see new AFJROTC enlisted legacy display

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass visited the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute at the Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Alabama, recently to view the new Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps enlisted legacy display.The display honors the dedication that AFJROTC enlisted
May 18, 2021
Why does my kid’s school need to know we are military?

Disclosing your military affiliation to your children’s school will not solve all of your family’s educational challenges, but it will help. The school and teachers will know more about their students and be better prepared to address their needs. Additional money will be available from Federal

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