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Sept. 30, 2025
Former CSAF and SECAF visit Maxwell to share four decades of lessons learned

Retired Gen. David Goldfein, former Air Force Chief of Staff, and former Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson hosted a fireside chat for base personnel to discuss their book “Get Back Up: Lessons in Servant Leadership” at the Squadron Officer School Sept. 29.
Sept. 12, 2025
SOS launches new, refocused curriculum

Air University launched a redesigned Squadron Officer School curriculum July 31, aligning instruction with the Department of Defense’s strategic priorities and the Air Force Force Generation deployment model.
Sept. 12, 2025
Air University grants Newt Gingrich honorary degree

Air University awarded former Speaker of the House and prominent American politician, historian and author Newt Gingrich an honorary doctorate at a formal ceremony Sept. 12.
Sept. 11, 2025
Chennault Legacy returns to Maxwell

Maj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault was a pioneering U.S. Army Air Corps officer and leader of the legendary “Flying Tigers” during WWII. In the 1930s, Chennault served as an instructor at the Air Corps Tactical School at Maxwell Field, now known as Maxwell Air Force Base, advocating for fighter aircraft
Aug. 29, 2025
DAFITC 2025 emphasizes collaboration and innovation

The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower conference brought together military members, civilians, and industry partners for its annual education and training event at Montgomery, Alabama, Aug. 25-27, 2025.
Aug. 22, 2025
Operation Rooftop delivers hands-on SNCO development

Technical sergeants recently selected for promotion to master sergeant and new master sergeants attended a professional development course called Operation Rooftop at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Aug. 12-15, 2025.
Aug. 21, 2025
Mathies NCOA instructor named Outstanding Airman of the Year

For Master Sgt. Ryan Girard, a civil engineer Airman turned professional military education instructor, the thought of being named Outstanding Airman of the Year never crossed his mind.
Aug. 6, 2025
AFIT Alumnus Welcomed as New Commander

AFIT alumnus Lt. Col. James Bowers assumed command of Air University Detachment 1 at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, during a recent ceremony.
Aug. 6, 2025
SOS launches new, refocused curriculum

For the last five months, Air University refocused the Squadron Officer School curriculum to address current Department of Defense priorities and debuted the new and improved course on July 31.
Aug. 1, 2025
Air University hosts Civil Air Patrol’s top cadets

Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Officer School brought 120 of the nation’s top cadets to Air University, July 18–27, for its 55th year of leadership development.

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