News

Dec. 1, 2018
Air Force rolls out Flight Commander’s Edge program

Air University’s newest effort to revitalize squadron-level learning and support leaders on the cutting edge of operations rolls out across the Air Force today with the Flight Commander’s Edge program. Managed by Air University’s eSchool of Graduate Professional Military Education, the Flight
Nov. 19, 2018
Maxwell plays pivotal role in 2018 hurricane relief efforts

With the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Maxwell served as one of the primary focal points for relief efforts in the eastern U.S. over the past few months.
Nov. 13, 2018
Air University commemorates 100th Remembrance Day

British, French and other Air University personnel from across the Commonwealth hosted a Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11, 2018, at the Oakwood Cemetery Annex in Montgomery, Alabama.
Nov. 6, 2018
Air University professor awarded prestigious French medal

U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Renner, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies professor, was awarded the French Médaille de la Défense Nationale (National Defense Medal) at the gold level on Oct. 17, 2018, here.
Nov. 2, 2018
SOS student partners with MGMWERX to promote innovation, entrepreneurship

A student from Air University’s Squadron Officer School partnered with MGMWERX Oct. 24, 2018, to share with Airmen and members of the community on how she kick-started her own business outside of the military. Capt. Samantha Snabes is a member of the Air National Guard and a recent SOS graduate,
Oct. 22, 2018
Command chief goes “back to school” to pass on experience to next generation of senior enlisted leaders

Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, is moving to become part of the faculty at the Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, which is a part of Air University.
Oct. 18, 2018
Air University tests out new material for Flight Leader’s Course

Air University and the eSchool of Graduate Professional Military Education conducted beta-testing for their new course material as a part of the Flight Commander’s Edge program at the Maxwell Education Center Oct. 9 – 12. The Flight Commander’s Edge program supports in the development of flight
Oct. 18, 2018
First Research Roundtable connected students, authors

The Air University Library and AU Press hosted the first AU Research Roundtable at the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center Oct. 11.
Oct. 17, 2018
First Sergeant Academy to increase course length, improve skills

The Air Force’s First Sergeant Academy is increasing resident class length to four weeks to help fuel the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s initiative to revitalize squadrons. The updated curriculum starting Oct. 22, will now focus more on hands-on, scenario-based training to better prepare first
Oct. 12, 2018
SANDS finds a new home at Air University

The School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies recently relocated from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, to Air University’s Air Command and Staff College.SANDS is the Air Force’s premier program on strategic deterrence. The student body consists of tactical nuclear experts from the Air Force,