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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.
Dec. 11, 2023
First Officer Training School-Victory graduates take flight

The first Officer Training School-Victory class graduated at Maxwell Air Force Base on December 8, 2023.
Nov. 17, 2023
K-12 STEM Outreach Program awards first Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Lab in Montgomery

The Air University K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Outreach Program awarded the first Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Lab in Montgomery, Alabama to Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, Oct. 25, 2023.
Nov. 17, 2023
USAFA Enlisted Faculty Members Visit AFIT

The Air Force Institute of Technology hosted three enlisted faculty members from the United States Air Force Academy on 17 October. The goal of the visit was to educate current AFIT enlisted master’s students about opportunities to teach at the Academy.
Nov. 17, 2023
One Lieutenant’s Journey from USAFA to Miss Colorado to Harvard

From a young age, U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh had a love of science and a dream to be a pilot and astronaut. Her parents encouraged her dreams, sending her to Space Camp when she was 13 years old where she met astronauts and fighter pilots. Around that time, she learned about the United
Oct. 30, 2023
Alabama Governor declares November as LREC Month

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared November as Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Month in honor of the 8th Annual Air University LREC Symposium, which will take place at Maxwell Air Force Base on 15-17 November 2023.
Oct. 30, 2023
Air University confers associate degrees to 34 CADP students

Air University conferred associate degrees recently to 34 civilian graduates of its Civilian Associate Degree Program
Oct. 20, 2023
Masters of the Air creators highlight Maxwell, AU impact on WWII bombing strategy

The creators of the upcoming television series Masters of the Air were at Maxwell, Oct. 17, 2023, to discuss the base and Air University’s pivotal roles in the development of the strategic bombing doctrine employed during WWII depicted in the multi-episode program.
Oct. 20, 2023
19th Air Force and Maxwell AFB offer Cadets and Students a Glimpse into Airpower

19th Air Force, Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing teamed up to provide an aviation and military focused experience to local high school and college students, Oct. 12, 2023.
Oct. 18, 2023
Air University hosts 19th Air Force Educational Fly-In

Air University hosted a remarkable education driven fly-in and commander’s call for the 19th Air Force, Oct. 11-14, 2023