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Aug. 16, 2024
Trailblazing Reservist: First drill-status Airman takes on Junior ROTC instructor role

In a historic milestone, Master Sgt. Cynthia Webster, 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, has become the first Air Force reservist to serve as an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps instructor while maintaining her drill status. Webster, who has dedicated 13 years to
July 8, 2024
Air University Highlight: From high school dropout to ROTC commander

From dropping out of high school to commanding an ROTC detachment, Lt. Col. David Richardson proved that in the U.S. Air Force, hard work can pay off.
July 3, 2024
Air University Highlight: Guiding the next generation of air and space power

In the rapidly evolving military landscape, effective leadership is essential, and Master Sgt. Ollie Bradley’s role in fostering future leaders stands in the light.
June 28, 2024
The 2024 Junior ROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl: A Showcase of Excellence

Billed as the nation’s largest academic competition, the Junior ROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl convened on the campus of Catholic University from June 21-24. The event saw the top 16 Air Force Junior ROTC academic teams, along with 53 high school teams from other services representing the top 2%
June 28, 2024
Air Force’s Warrant Officer Training School activated

The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development activated the Air Force’s Warrant Officer Training School (WOTS) in a ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, June 28, 2024. The U.S. Air Force dissolved its Warrant Officer Corps in 1958 following the creation of the senior master
April 11, 2024
OTS cadets push through the Blue Thunder obstacle course

Officer Training School officer trainees completed the Blue Thunder obstacle course as part of their module three deployment exercise April 9, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base.
March 29, 2024
Air University members deliver solutions during NSIN Bootcamp

Air University recently participated in the National Security Innovation Network Bootcamp at the Eagle Institute in Montgomery, Alabama, delivering four solutions to help solve national security issues.
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.
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. 13, 2023
Air Force, University of Chicago celebrate AFROTC detachment activation

University of Chicago officials hosted the Honorable Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, other Department of the Air Force senior leaders and several community leaders from across Illinois as the university welcomed the newest addition to its Military