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April 25, 2023
Air Force Reserve takes 75th anniversary celebration to Talladega

More than 170,000 spectators helped celebrate 75 years of airpower and horsepower at NASCAR’s Talladega Superspeedway.
July 21, 2022
Introducing the 908th Airlift Wing’s Program Integration Office

The 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base said goodbye to its aging C-130H Hercules aircraft as it begins the transition to providing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter training; bringing together AETC, AFGSC and AFRC for the first time.
Jan. 22, 2021
Around the Air Force: SECAF Farewell, New USSPACECOM HQ, Foreign Area Officer Careers

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the 25th Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett’s farewell, the preferred location for U.S. Space Command's headquarters, and a new core career field for Foreign Area Officers. (Produced by Staff Sgt. Eric Mann)
Jan. 13, 2021
SecAF selects Huntsville, Alabama as preferred location to host USSPACECOM

The Department of the Air Force conducted both virtual and on-site visits to assess which of six candidate locations would be best suited to host the U.S. Space Command Headquarters based on factors related to mission, infrastructure capacity, community support and costs to the Department of
July 21, 2019
Air University hosts AFITC Education and Training Event on multi-domain operations

Hosted by Air University and themed “Cyberpower: Critical to Multi-Domain Operations,” the emphasis of this year’s AFITC will be on education and training in the realm of multi-domain command and control.
July 19, 2019
Air Force Junior ROTC, CAP cadets launch more than 200 rockets over River Region

To commemorate the launch of Apollo 11, the Air Force’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, the city of Montgomery, Civil Air Patrol and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, which is located in Huntsville, Alabama, joined forces as they sent more than 200 model rockets above River Front Stadium in
Nov. 28, 2018
Around the Air Force: Alpha Warrior / F-35 Combat Power Exercise

On this look Around the Air Force a team of six Airmen win the first ever inter-service Alpha Warrior competition and dozens of F-35 Lightning II aircraft participate in a combat power exercise.
March 25, 2016
Tuskegee Airmen gather for 75th anniversary, induct CSAF as honorary member

Original members of the Tuskegee Airmen, their families and supporters gathered in downtown Montgomery March 22 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen Experience.
June 16, 2014
Enlisted pilots honored during ceremony

The military's sergeant pilots, enlisted aviators who served from 1912-1957, were honored during a monument unveiling and dedication at Maxwell-Gunter's Enlisted Heritage Hall June 9.Nearly 14 years in the making, the monument depicts Corporal Vernon L. Burge, the Army Signal Corps' first enlisted
June 10, 2014
Friendship knows no borders

Four-year-old Sarah reached out to grasp her friend Fatou's hand as she has every day since Fatou first arrived at the Maxwell Air Force Base child development center in August 2013. On this day, Sarah led Fatou to the dance floor, placing her in a specific position like a delicate wall fixture.
Oct. 16, 2013
Maxwell AFB civil engineers use construction technology to cut energy costs

During a time when "government shutdown, furlough and recapitalization" are a part of the military landscape, Airmen are constantly looking for ways to save money for the service. The 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron is doing more than just recycling and trading out incandescent light bulbs to save

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