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Oct. 13, 2023
Air Force, University of Chicago celebrate AFROTC detachment activation

University of Chicago officials hosted the Honorable Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, other Department of the Air Force senior leaders and several community leaders from across Illinois as the university welcomed the newest addition to its Military
Oct. 11, 2023
Officer Training School embarks on ‘OTS-Victory’

Officer Training School is implementing a new accessions program aimed at developing Air Force and Space Force leaders who are prepared to compete and win in today’s strategic operating environment.
Sept. 29, 2023
Brown’s tenure as CSAF leaves lasting imprint on the service, its evolution

As Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. closes out his three-year tenure as the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer and braces for a new, even more challenging assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Sept. 18, 2023
Maxwell Air Force Base

Maxwell Air Force Base, officially known as Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex, occupies the site of the first Wright brothers’ civilian flying school. It was named Maxwell Field in 1922 in honor of Second Lieutenant William C. Maxwell, a native of Atmore, Ala., who died in the Philippines in
Sept. 14, 2023
Air Force announces IDE/SDE in-residence attendance change

Beginning in academic year 2025-2026, more top-rated Air Force officers will be vectored and designated to Air University in-residence Intermediate Developmental Education and Senior Developmental Education.
Sept. 11, 2023
Barnes Center welcomes force development director

The director of force development for the Air Force told enlisted education leaders to request assistance if needed during a visit to the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, Sept. 7-8.
Sept. 7, 2023
After 5 years, Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy changing the face of aviation

The face of aviation is changing, and it’s beginning to look a lot like high school students.
Sept. 5, 2023
DAF learning professionals get after transforming education at AETC symposium held at AU

Educators and learning professionals from across the Department of the Air Force were at Air University recently to “write, tell and hear” their stories of successes and challenges to advance force development.
Sept. 1, 2023
Resiliency Research Task Force studies issues affecting Airmen

The Resilience Research Task Force at the Air Force Culture & Language Center studies the issues affecting our Airmen's mental health.
Aug. 30, 2023
Installation access for DoD Civil Service Retirees is changing

In accordance with new DoD guidance, the issuing of new DoD Civil Service Retiree ID Cards will stop immediately. To continue utilizing base amenities, DoD Civil Service Retirees must provide their SF50 and state-issued identification or driver’s license to the Maxwall Visitor Center. Once access is

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