U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Christian Deichert

The Air War College team paddles to the start line for their first race of the Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival Saturday.

Artists exhibit works at FRIC

Dr. Bruce Murphy (left), vice president for academic affairs at the Air University, and Dr. Frank Luzius, Director, Fairchild Research Information Center, look at artwor during a reception May 17 at the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center. The exhibit features artwork from the Capital City Artists.

Wingman Safety Day

Airmen from the 42nd Air Base Wing test their strength in a tug-of-war competition at last year's Wingman Safety Day. This year's Wingman Safety Day takes place Oct. 1 and will kick-off at 8 a.m. with a commander's call. Following the call, on- and off-base agencies will have booths set up at the base clinic parking lot until 4 p.m. Agencies taking part include the fire department, public health, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Montgomery County Sheriff's Department DUI/Drug program, Alabama Department of Health and various Maxwell-Gunter assistance agencies. The event is open to all base personnel. For more information, call the wing safety office at 953-2001. (Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

OTS track to close until Oct. 28 for resurfacing

Squadron Office School faculty member Capt.Tony Bean (left), chief, Standardization and Evaluation/International Officer Liaison, and Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Olson, U.S. Navy, a student at the Air Command and Staff College, ran laps Tuesday morning at the Officer Training School track.The OTS track will close Wednesday until Oct. 28 for resurfacing. To request information about alternate running locations on base, including the river run and the warrior run course, call the Maxwell Fitness Center at 953-5954. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Stoltz)

Distinguished educators gain first-hand experience during Maxwell visit

Representatives of 25 colleges and universities visited Maxwell last week to see first-hand Air Force ROTC programs in action and learn how their schools can support the corps. Visitors with the Distinguished Educators program watch ROTC cadets negotiate an obstacle at the Leadership Reaction Course. (U.S. Air Force/Stephen Hynes)

Biscuits honor military

The Montgomery Biscuits honored all military servicemembers on Military Appreciation Night on June 12. Representatives from each branch of the military were on hand to provide information and participate in pre-game events. These included the lining up of Officer Training School cadets along the first and third baselines, the swearing in of Air Force recruits by Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, Air University commander, the presenting of colors by the Maxwell-Gunter Honor Guard and ceremonial first pitches by representatives of the military community. (U.S. Air Force/Donna Burnett)