Dec. 26, 2019 Airmen trade blue stripes for gold bars, silver wings Few things tell an Airman it’s time for a fresh uniform quite like swapping enlisted stripes for second lieutenant’s rank. For a pair of former airmen first class, now second lieutenants, their gold bars come with silver pilots’ wings.
Nov. 14, 2019 SOS expands senior mentor program, advances squadron revitalization efforts Squadron Officer School is tapping into the rich and deep pool of experience around the Air University campus to enhance the leadership education and personal growth of the next generation of leaders.What was up until recently an academic requirement giving senior leaders less than two hours to
Sept. 27, 2019 Air University’s “Godzilla” class graduates OTS Air University’s Officer Training School class 19-07 has run its course, boosting the number of Air Force commissioned officers by 651 after the graduation parade Sept. 27, 2019, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Sept. 10, 2019 Amidst mass shooting, Airman saves life in Odessa, Texas An Air Force Reserve member was working in a civilian capacity in Odessa, Texas, on August 31, 2019, and helped provide life-saving first-aid to a woman suffering from three gunshot wounds.
Sept. 3, 2019 Air University Library digitizes research, products for remote Air Force, DOD access The Air University Library is currently digitizing and cataloging 2,500 linear feet of analog resources to make the entire collection of unclassified AU research and products readily available to the larger Air Force and DOD communities.
Aug. 19, 2019 Air University orientation gives wing commanders new tools for their tool box Air University has been hosting wing commanders from across the Air Force monthly since January, to highlight how the commanders can leverage the university’s capabilities to benefit their Airmen and the Air Force.
July 10, 2019 Public education options continue to expand around Air University Air University and organizations across the River Region have made strides to improve public education options for military-affiliated children.
July 9, 2019 Air University hosts AFITC Education and Training Event, focus on multi-domain operations Air University will host senior Air Force leaders and notable industry experts at the 2019 Air Force IT and Cyberpower Education and Training Event, Aug. 26-28, in Montgomery, Alabama. Themed “Cyberpower: Critical to Multi-Domain Operations,” the emphasis of this year’s AFITC will be on education
June 10, 2019 Air University phases out Blackboard with new learning management system The Air University Communications Directorate has been hard at work over the past 21 months implementing the Canvas learning management system into all Air University schools to improve student and teacher workflows and the gradual phasing out of its old LMS, Blackboard.
June 4, 2019 Aviation legends visit AU for 38th annual Gathering of Eagles The annual ACSC capstone event invites aviation legends to AU to engage in community outreach opportunities and make military heritage come alive for ACSC students and faculty.