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April 11, 2024
OTS cadets push through the Blue Thunder obstacle course

Officer Training School officer trainees completed the Blue Thunder obstacle course as part of their module three deployment exercise April 9, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base.
April 4, 2024
Crow 01 presides over OTS graduation, commissions first wing graduate

The U.S. Air Force’s Officer Training School (OTS) welcomed U.S. Air Force Col. Josh Koslov, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing commander, to serve as the official reviewing officer during its graduation of class 24-07 on March 29, a first for the wing. Additionally, the 350th SWW celebrated its first OTS
April 3, 2024
Husband and Wife at OTS

It’s not common to have two spouses going through military training at the same time, but Jeffrey and Melinda Benson are living out that experience at Air University’s Officer Training School.
March 18, 2024
Battle tested

Applicants overcome numerous barriers during their journey to OTS. It can take several years and multiple OTS boards before an individual is selected for the program. In class 24-07, one Officer Trainee battled more than most when fighting for his commission.
Dec. 12, 2023
Air Force ROTC detachment, Texas Tech honor fallen Red Raider F-16 pilot

Seventeen years ago, Maj. Troy “Trojan” Gilbert was an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot who gave his life protecting special operations forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a 1993 graduate of Texas Tech University, and his actions did not go unnoticed at his alma mater.
Oct. 11, 2023
Officer Training School embarks on ‘OTS-Victory’

Officer Training School is implementing a new accessions program aimed at developing Air and Space Force leaders who are prepared to compete and win in today’s strategic operating environment.
May 22, 2023
SecAF presents 2022 leadership awards to AU faculty, staff and student

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presented leadership awards to several Air University staff, faculty and students during a presentation ceremony May 9, 2023
April 18, 2023
Air University Teaching and Learning Center announces new initiatives

New partners this past year include the NATO Defense Education Enhancement Programme, Air Force Special Operations School, and Air Force Global Strike Command.
March 13, 2023
AU | First all Space Force flight graduates OTS

The first all-Space Force flight from Officer Training School graduated March 10, 2023.
Sept. 28, 2022
Maxwell | Development Now, Success Tomorrow

The 908th Airlift Wing's Development and Training Flight has partnered with U.S. Air Force Officer Training School Military Training Instructors to prepare Airman for Basic Military Training.