MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 17 -- Air University issued the following news: By Katie Scott, Air Force Institute of Technology Col. Christopher Rondeau assumed command of Air University Detachment 1 at the Air Force Institute of Technology on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, during a ceremony on July 31, 2024. As AFIT's senior military leader, he is responsible for maintaining good order and discipline among approximately 1,800 active-duty faculty, staff and students. In addition to hi  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: AFNORTHCivil Air Patrol's blood collection and transport mission, Operation Pulse Lift, has been recognized with the 2024 Air Forces Northern Command (AFNORTH) Commander's Award. Lt. Col. Jean-Marie Nixon accepted the award --presented annually for the most meritorious CAP mission of the previous year -- on the mission's behalf from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel C. Clayton, First Air   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama issued the following news release: On August 15, 2024, a federal jury convicted 37-year-old Lawrence Coley, III, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, on charges of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute the illegal drug, announced United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross. According to court records and evidence presented during   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's New Orleans Division issued the following news release: On August 15, 2024, a federal jury convicted 37-year-old Lawrence Coley, III, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, on charges of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute the illegal drug, announced United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross. According to court records and evide  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A former Daleville, Alabama, Police Department sergeant, Ryan Phillips, pleaded guilty yesterday to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law. "When police officers violate the law and abuse their power, it erodes the community's trust in the ability of law enforcement to keep them safe and to preserve their rights," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Departme  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news: By Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau, 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs The highly anticipated laser tag facility, "The Last Stand Laser Tag," officially opened its doors at Gunter Annex on August 16, 2024. The facility offers a thrilling new way for Airmen and their families to bond, build morale, and engage in team-building activities. "The opening of our new laser tag facility represents a si  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In a historic milestone, Master Sgt. Cynthia Webster, 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, has become the first Air Force reservist to serve as an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor while maintaining her drill status. Webster, who has dedicated 13 years to the Air Force, began her new role as an Aerospace Science Instructor at Mae Jemison H  more