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April 3, 2024
Husband and Wife at OTS

It’s not common to have two spouses going through military training at the same time, but Jeffrey and Melinda Benson are living out that experience at Air University’s Officer Training School.
April 2, 2024
Air University launches space opportunity for international partners

Air University recently launched a new class for international students as part of the Squadron Officer School Prep Course at International Officer School.
April 2, 2024
Barnes Center reminder: PT and uniform non-compliance could result in removal

Airmen attending enlisted professional military education courses could be sent back to their units for failing to meet standards starting May 1, according to a recent Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education operational order.
April 1, 2024
Distinguished international alumni to be honored at Air University

Air University plans to host distinguished alumni and guests from past international students for this year’s International Alumni of Distinction Seminar and the 2024 International Honor Roll event, sponsored by the Air Force Chief of Staff and the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force during a week of
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.
March 18, 2024
Battle tested

Applicants overcome numerous barriers during their journey to OTS. It can take several years and multiple OTS boards before an individual is selected for the program. In class 24-07, one Officer Trainee battled more than most when fighting for his commission.
March 9, 2024
Air University hosts 'Masters of the Air' final episodes screening, WWII families

"Masters of the Air" is a TV series exploring World War II strategic bombing doctrine, with Maxwell Air Force Base and Air University playing pivotal roles.
March 4, 2024
Air University reorganizing command structure for Great Power Competition

As the Air Force’s cognitive Air Task Force, Air University is upping its education game in direct response to Air Force senior leaders’ recent direction to the entire force to optimize its focus on Great Power Competition.
Feb. 28, 2024
Chief orientation prepares selects for the next level

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education welcomed 483 chief master sergeant-selects from across the globe to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 20 – 23, for the 2024 Chief Master Sergeant Orientation.
Feb. 26, 2024
Enhancing Civil Engineer Readiness Through Proactive Education

The Air Force Institute of Technology's Civil Engineer School completed the inaugural offering of the Engineer Readiness Planning Seminar on 19 January. The four-day course is designed to provide tactical civil engineer leaders with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute team readiness events

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