Jan. 10, 2019 Air Force accepts KC-46A The Air Force accepted the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker from The Boeing Company Jan. 10.
Jan. 7, 2019 Air University’s LEDx 2.0 promotes diverse, innovative thinking at all levels of leadership Air University’s Air Command and Staff College Department of Leadership hosted its second annual Leadership Education Development eXperience (LEDx) last week, promoting the theme of “Diversity at the Intersection of Leadership, Strategy and Innovation.”
Dec. 28, 2018 Air University’s new leader development course helps squadron commanders ‘thrive’ Air University’s newest course will help future squadron commanders thrive – not just survive – in command positions. Structured as a foundational course that builds on leadership experiences and education, the new Leader Development Course for Squadron Command equips potential commanders with the
Dec. 26, 2018 Air University wraps-up “mega” NCOA course for Tyndall students Air University’s Barnes Center for Enlisted Education graduated Noncommissioned Officer Academy “mega” class 19 Alpha One on Dec. 20, 2018, showcasing total force coordination and support in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
Dec. 20, 2018 OTS restructures program to increase quality, quantity of officers The Air Force’s Officer Training School is changing the paradigm for building officers, pivoting away from separate programs for line and non-line officers and conducting merged classes beginning in January 2019.
Dec. 1, 2018 Luke AFB stands up new F-35A lightning II fighter squadron The 308th Fighter Squadron was reactivated in a ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Nov. 30. The squadron will house the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s and the Royal Danish Air Force’s F-35A Lightning IIs, in a training partnership.
Nov. 19, 2018 Maxwell plays pivotal role in 2018 hurricane relief efforts With the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Maxwell served as one of the primary focal points for relief efforts in the eastern U.S. over the past few months.
Nov. 7, 2018 Advance assignments now available to Airmen deploying for 365-day Extended Deployments Effective Nov. 1, active duty Airmen selected for an extended deployment may apply to receive an advance assignment up to 16 months prior to the projected Report Not Later Than Date of the assignment.
Nov. 6, 2018 Air University professor awarded prestigious French medal U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Renner, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies professor, was awarded the French Médaille de la Défense Nationale (National Defense Medal) at the gold level on Oct. 17, 2018, here.
Nov. 2, 2018 Air Force announces return of units to Tyndall AFB The Air Force announced the return of several key Tyndall Air Force Base missions, as the base begins its long-term recovery following Hurricane Michael.