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Nov. 9, 2023
Developing the Next Generation of Air Force Special Warfare Cadet Programs

Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) continues to refine its academic year and summer programs to help AFROTC and USAFA cadets prepare to be Special Tactics Officers (STOs), Tactical Air Control Party Officers (TACPOs), and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs).
Nov. 8, 2023
Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy Helps Turn Dreams to Reality

Cadet Maria Hall is a fifth-year senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. An active member of the Corps of Cadets, Hall continues to pursue her passion to become an Air Force fighter pilot, a dream she’s had since she was 11 years old.
Oct. 20, 2023
19th Air Force and Maxwell AFB offer Cadets and Students a Glimpse into Airpower

19th Air Force, Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing teamed up to provide an aviation and military focused experience to local high school and college students, Oct. 12, 2023.
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. 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. 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.
Aug. 23, 2023
From ROTC to the Wild Blue Yonder

While most West Virginia University students were visiting family, catching up on sleep or enjoying a vacation over the summer break, myself, and a few other cadets from across the country had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in Headquarters’ Air Force Global Strike Command’s
Aug. 3, 2023
Tuskegee Commander “Doubles Down” on AFJROTC Flight Academy

On July 27th, 2023, the Red Tail Flight Academy team graduated the newest cohort of Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Flight Academy students during a ceremony held at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.
July 31, 2023
The 42nd Medical Group gets a ‘check up’ from surgeon general team

Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, Air and Space Forces surgeon general, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn M. Kolczynski, medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief for the Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, visited the 42nd Medical Group, Officer Training School and Air Force Reserve Officer Training

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