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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.
Nov. 21, 2018
CE FY18/19 timeline: air traffic control tower, gate upgrades, JAG school addition

The 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron is scheduled to undergo a number of construction projects over the next year including multiple renovations as well as the planning of future building projects on base.
Sept. 26, 2018
Family legacy teaches Airman the value of serving

For a child growing up in Quezon City in metro Manila, Philippines, joining the U.S. military isn’t a typical career path. For Airman 1st Class Kathrine Butler, however, she said that it was family influence that taught her it was not only possible, but also valuable.
Aug. 28, 2018
Brig. Gen. Niemi takes command of the Holm Center

Brigadier General Christopher J. Niemi took command of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander and president of Air University, August 23 at the Maxwell Club on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. As head
Aug. 15, 2018
Cadet finds challenges, path to leadership at OTS

Cadet Jacob Turner decided to attend Officer Training School because he wanted to become a part of something much bigger than himself. A recent Clemson University graduate with no military experience, Turner said completing the challenging and rewarding leadership school is the first step toward his
July 31, 2018
Guardsman Caught Off-Guard: OTS experience becomes a pleasant surprise

With thousands of Cadets graduating Officer Training School every year, it’s inevitable that experiences will vary drastically from one person to the next. Cadet Eric Keller from New Paltz, NY has a unique perspective of one of the Air Force’s main officer training programs.Keller, a member of the
July 25, 2018
Air University launches free mobile application

Air University has launched a free mobile application designed to transform the way it interacts with audiences outside its academic institutions and to improve the communication of those within its classrooms and workspaces.
June 29, 2018
Air Force celebrates three-peat win at the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Leadership and Academic Bowl

The Air Force took top honors for the third year in a row at the Junior ReserveOfficer Training Corps Leadership and Academic Bowl in Washington, D.C., June 23-25.The Air Force Junior ROTC team from Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, battled it out to take home the trophy for a third time.
June 4, 2018
Aviation pioneers encourage innovation, resiliency during annual Gathering of Eagles

Air University’s Air Command and Staff College welcomed 10 distinguished visitors who have made significant contributions in aerospace history to visit the school May 29-31, for the 37th annual Gathering of Eagles event here.The event, now serving as a capstone for the ACSC curriculum, invited these
May 22, 2018
OTS revamps program creating more efficient, effective training environment

Over the past year Air University’s Officer Training School has been revamping program in order to provide a more efficient and effective training experience for its cadets.One of the major changes the school has made has been the implementation of pre-requisite courses designed to cover topics,

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