June 13, 2024 ALS Distance Learning 2.0 Launch Air University’s Airman Leadership School Distance Learning 2.0 is officially launching June 17, 2024, as part of the Global College of Professional Military Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Aug. 29, 2023 Maxwell | Barnes Center implements new PT and uniform standard for EPME Servicemembers are now required to complete a mock physical fitness test within the first five days of any Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education course lasting more than 20 days.
May 4, 2023 Gunter NCO Academy is closing its doors The Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Maxwell Air Force Base - Gunter Annex, Alabama, is closing indefinitely once the current class graduates on May 12, 2023.
May 3, 2023 UAE top enlisted member visits Air University’s enlisted PME center Air University welcomed Chief Master Sgt. of the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence Hassan Ali Mohamed Bisho Al Booshi and his team for tours and immersion briefings on the Air Force's enlisted professional military education programs at the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted
Aug. 24, 2022 Enlisted PME changes focused on developing combat-ready Airmen explored on “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast Airmen across the service can hear first-hand about upcoming changes to enlisted professional military education being made to develop the combat-ready Airmen we need for today’s strategic competition environment on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Aug. 24, 2022.
Oct. 10, 2019 Largest NCOA class underway at Sheppard Largest non-commissioned officer class of 285 students begins at Sheppard, edging out Airey Class 19-2 at Tyndall AFB, Florida, by one student.
Aug. 19, 2019 Aim High: The Effects of Online Teaching in Air Force Enlisted Leadership Education The purpose of this three-stage Delphi study was to analyze the beliefs of a panel of experts in the field of enlisted leadership education concerning the effectiveness of converting the Air Force's Enlisted Professional Military Education program from resident to online instruction.
April 26, 2018 AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15 Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance