CMSAF 'schools' academy instructors on basketball court

An early morning pick-up game of basketball with the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force has become a tradition for instructors at the Senior NCO Academy at Maxwell AFB. The morning after each of the school's graduations -- five times every year -- Chief Rodney J. McKinley and other command

AETC officials announce 2008 logistics readiness award winners

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Logistics Readiness Annual Award winners, recognizing the command's top individuals and performers in the field. These individuals and units will compete in the Air Force-level competition. The logistics readiness award winners

Academy Wall of Honor features Airman's artistic talent

Air Force Senior NCO Academy visitors can now see enlisted heroes from a new perspective thanks to the generosity of Class 09A and the artistic talents of a recent graduate. Class 09A took up a challenge presented by Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Norman, SNCOA commandant, to enhance the academy's

Medical Wing Chapel staff wins AETC award

Air Education And Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Chaplain Corps Team Award, Medium Chapel Organization category, recognizing the 59th Medical Wing Chapel Staff's efforts from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2008. The chapel staff will compete in the Air Force-level competition. "I'm

Maintenance Professionals of the Year recognized during ceremony

Maintainers were honored and recognized for their 2008 achievements during the 33rd Maintenance Group's Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet Feb. 20 in one of their squadron hangars here. Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon, Air Force Director of Logistics, gave a speech to the crowd of more than 400

Nomads team up with local school to bring math, science to life at museum

Eight 33rd Fighter Wing Nomads, including the wing commander, volunteered to join Shalimar Elementary School educators in leading the second annual "Engineers for America" program at the Air Armament Museum here Feb. 18-19. "The students came back excited about aeronautics and aviation and most can

Sergeant coined for volunteering excellence

For the first time in several years Tech. Sgt. Teddy Goon went to the local Bob Hope Enlisted Village without it being a holiday or plans to support residents' needs. He walked in Feb. 11 with his supervisor solely to be recognized for his volunteer service. "I would like to extend my gratitude for

Presenting annual award winners

Airmen, civilians team up to keep base secure

Defensor Fortis: the defenders of the force. People here are familiar with the "blue suits," the Airmen whose job it is to protect the Air Force, its assets and people, but not everyone is familiar with the growing force helping to supplement and train Airmen. These men and women are Department of

AETC announces 2008 airfield operations award winners

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Airfield Operations Annual Awards winners, recognizing the command's top individual performers and units in the field. These individuals and units will compete in the Air Force-level competition. The airfield operations award