March 23, 2026 SAASS builds decision advantage for the Joint Force U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan “Copen” Hagan is concluding his tenure at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies with a sharpened ability to make decisions in complex operational environments — an outcome senior leaders prioritize as essential to maintaining decision advantage across the joint
March 10, 2026 Combined operations blend officer and enlisted PME Air University students participated in combined operations March 5, 2026, as the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy and Squadron Officer School joined for a day of immersive learning and collaboration.
March 9, 2026 SAASS prepares Airmen to translate national strategy into military action Winning battles requires tactical expertise. Shaping national strategy requires something more — a deep understanding of history, politics and risk.
March 9, 2026 First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership The First Sergeant Academy is updating its curriculum to place greater emphasis on strategic wargaming, data-informed leadership and emerging technologies, preparing senior enlisted leaders to support Airmen and sustain readiness in complex operational environments.
March 6, 2026 Where Commanders Turn When Decisions Carry Human Consequence Not every decision a commander makes is measured in timelines, resources or maneuver. Some are measured in trust. Others carry moral weight. Many affect families, unit cohesion and the long-term health of the force
March 5, 2026 The Diamond Before the Decision: How the First Sergeant Academy Strengthens Readiness in an Era of Sustained Competition A knock at the office door.A commander waiting for counsel.An Airman in crisis.In moments like these, the diamond does not simply represent rank. It represents responsibility—often with real operational consequences.
March 4, 2026 Air University strengthens Joint Force decision advantage Air University is a warfighting institution. Its mission is to develop leaders and ideas that enable the Joint Force to compete, deter and, when required, fight and win.
Feb. 20, 2026 ACSC students analyze modern conflict and Gray Zone challenges Air Command and Staff College students engaged in in-depth seminars examining strategic competition, modern conflict and maritime security challenges.
Jan. 22, 2026 A legacy revisited Retired Bangladesh Air Force Group Capt. Dr. Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan served in the Bangladesh Air Force for 36 years and returned to Maxwell Air Force Base for the first time since graduating from the Air Command and Staff College in 2002.
Jan. 16, 2026 International Air and Space Attachés tour Air University Air University hosted an orientation tour for 30 International Air and Space Attachés and spouses Jan 12-13, educating allies on the Department of the Air Force mission and U.S. culture.