Aug. 1, 2022 Cantwell takes command of Holm Center Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell took command of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development from Brig. Gen. Leslie Maher during a change of command ceremony, July 28, 2022.
June 3, 2022 ‘Bloom where you’re planted’ Tinkey began her quest to commissioning when she entered the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2013. However, a few months later, family tragedy struck twice, forcing her to leave the academy and delaying her dream of becoming an officer and pilot.
April 27, 2022 Bailey takes command of Officer Training School Colonel Keolani Bailey, former vice commandant for Officer Training School, took on his new role as its commandant during a change of command ceremony, April 21, 2022, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
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.
Dec. 22, 2020 Air Force ROTC sergeant gets surprise of his life, path to officer commissioning Technical Sgt. Vincent Boven found out over the airwaves in early November that the commander of Air Education and Training Command had tapped him for a highly selective program to receive a commission.
Nov. 9, 2020 Force Generators There are many force generators found throughout the Air Force, some are found here; within the 17th Training Wing.
Oct. 16, 2020 OTS commissions first Space Force officers Air University’s Officer Training School commissioned its first two U.S. Space Force officers Oct. 16, 2020 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The OTS mission has historically been to properly educate and train Air Force officers to be prepared for the field, that mission has now been expanded to
July 24, 2020 Air University’s yearlong schools open with in-residence teaching Air University’s yearlong schools have started the new academic year with students attending classes in person.The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies started teaching on July 7, Air War College opened its doors to students July 21 and Air Command and Staff College classes start Aug 10.Air
June 4, 2020 Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, former OTS commander visits campus Matthew Donovan, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, addresses officer trainees at Officer Training School during his visit to Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 3, 2020. While here, Donovan toured the OTS facilities, observed officer trainees taking part in
May 21, 2020 OTS conducts COVID-19 testing during in-processing Officer Training School conducts COVID-19 testing May 19, 2020, during in-processing of class 20-06. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trey Ward)