U.S. Air Forces Africa commander talks AFRICOM, upcoming symposium

"We must invest in the future of Africa," said Maj. Gen. Ronald Ladnier Jr., U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, also known as the 17th Air Force. The general spoke about the increasingly focused role the U.S. is taking to bolster Africa's air capabilities during a visit to Air University March 9. The

Maxwell expands reach into 'Twitterverse'

Maxwell joined Twitter March 7, becoming the first base in Air Education and Training Command to do so. Twitter is a popular social-networking tool where users send short messages, or "tweets," to other users. "We're always looking for new avenues to tell people the Maxwell and Air Force stories,"

Vance vying for position in energy race

With only four months left in the Air Education and Training Command Energy Management Incentive Award program, Vance Air Force Base has moved into third place for reduction in energy output.As compared to its three-year baseline average from 2005 through 2007, Vance AFB showed a 10.2

AETC awards best 2008 contracting achievements

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the contracting award winners. These individuals will now compete in the next level of competition. Secretary of the Air Force professionalism in contracting (supervisory) Michael F. Schuman, 97th Contracting Squadron, Altus Air Force

AETC officials announce 2008 weather award winners

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the weather award winners. These individuals will now compete in the next level of competition. Weather airman of the year Senior Airman Stephanie R. Meyers, 97th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight, Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

AETC awards best 2008 airfield operations achievements

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the airfield operations award winners. These individuals will now compete in the next level of competition. Airfield operations flight complex 325th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Ray

Senior leaders kick-start Randolph AFAF

Tyndall Security Forces add new training

The 325th Security Forces Squadron recently implemented the Warrior Adrenalized Combat Training program at Tyndall Air Force Base. Eighteen security forces Airmen completed the course Feb. 26 at the base fitness center, making Tyndall AFB the first base in the Air Force to implement WACT. WACT is a

AETC awards best 2008 mission support achievements

Air Education and Training Command officials announced in January the annual mission support award winners. These units and individuals will compete at the next level of competition. Legacy team awards Nathan Altschuler Outstanding Education and Training Program, large base 37th Mission Support

Columbus members honor fallen comrade

Columbus Air Force Base lost one of its own Feb. 26 when a military working dog assigned to the 14th Security Forces Squadron passed away. Rex, a 14th SFS narcotics detection and patrol military working dog, died from an unknown illness after serving at Columbus AFB since 2001. "Rex dedicated his