July 21, 2021 Air Force ROTC Field Training commander converses on challenges, cadets and the camp Mandated by Congress to help develop the next generation of Air Force and Space Force leaders, Air Force ROTC Field Training is an annual, summertime 16-day, four-phase program. The curriculum includes, among other things, academic exams, flight drill evaluations, land navigation, tactical combat
July 12, 2021 Total Force team captures Innovation Excellence Award Accelerating change starts with an empowered workforce with foundational competencies, the right skills, and the drive to innovate. A team of six total force Airmen embodied that mindset while participating in an Air University and Innovatrium partnership, Project Mercury, March 16 - June 14, 2021.
June 8, 2021 AFCLC, CASI and DLIFLC host China ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ training event In keeping with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown’s mandate of "Accelerate Change or Lose," the Air Force Culture and Language Center is co-hosting the “Belt and Road Initiative” training event June 7-18, 2021, at Air University to take a closer look at China’s global economic and
June 7, 2021 Air Force ROTC takes over Camp Shelby for field training Air Force ROTC will train and evaluate nearly 3,500 ROTC cadets, or 1.5 times the traditional number, during an “extraordinary” version of field training this summer at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, from May through July.
June 3, 2021 Maxwell hosts first DoDEA pilot program, opens application for off-base children “This program expands public education options in the River Region,” said Lt. Gen. James Hecker, Air University commander and president. “We appreciate the great local community partners and DoDEA collaborations to increase public education options, and we’ll continue to work with them and the team
May 20, 2021 AFIT Graduate School offers non-thesis MS degree program to USAFA grads awaiting pilot training The Graduate School of Engineering and Management will be offering the option of an in-residence master’s program that does not require completion of a thesis to acquire a degree. This 12-month program will provide officers a quicker path to earning a STEM-related master’s degree.
May 20, 2021 Air University honors Alabama Goodwill Ambassador volunteers Air University’s International Officer School hosted its 44th annual Alabama Goodwill Ambassador Appreciation event May 18, 2021 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The celebration was modified to a smaller gathering this year to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.
May 17, 2021 Air University hosts key civic leaders for Air War College’s National Security Forum Air University hosted over 70 civic leaders from around the country during the 67th National Security Forum, May 11-13 2021, at Maxwell AFB, Alabama.
May 10, 2021 Force generators: Leaders behind the success, growth of Airmen To maintain the competitive edge over adversaries, the Air Force must select the best Airmen to train and educate the next generation of Airmen.
May 4, 2021 Language Enabled Airman Program application window now open Air Force and Space Force regular active duty officers and enlisted members have until July 16, 2021, to apply online for the Language Enabled Airman Program.