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March 23, 2026
SAASS builds decision advantage for the Joint Force

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan “Copen” Hagan is concluding his tenure at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies with a sharpened ability to make decisions in complex operational environments — an outcome senior leaders prioritize as essential to maintaining decision advantage across the joint
March 19, 2026
Air University analysis of the Chechen wars underscores decision advantage in modern conflict

Modern conflict rarely unfolds as planned. Air University is preparing joint Airpower warriors to recognize that reality early and act on it.
March 19, 2026
Trust But Verify: The Character, Competence, & Control of Large Language Models

As large language models (LLMs) evolve into strategic instruments, this Walker Paper proposes a pragmatic framework for evaluating when and how they can be trusted in military decision making.
March 19, 2026
The Margin That Executes: How the Senior NCO Academy Sharpens Warfighting Judgment Across the Force

Deterrence is sustained long before a crisis unfolds. It is reinforced in how units train, how standards are enforced and how clearly leaders translate guidance into action. At Maxwell Air Force Base’s Gunter Annex, the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy strengthens that discipline at
March 10, 2026
Combined operations blend officer and enlisted PME

Air University students participated in combined operations March 5, 2026, as the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy and Squadron Officer School joined for a day of immersive learning and collaboration.
March 9, 2026
SAASS prepares Airmen to translate national strategy into military action

Winning battles requires tactical expertise. Shaping national strategy requires something more — a deep understanding of history, politics and risk.
March 9, 2026
First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership

The First Sergeant Academy is updating its curriculum to place greater emphasis on strategic wargaming, data-informed leadership and emerging technologies, preparing senior enlisted leaders to support Airmen and sustain readiness in complex operational environments.
March 9, 2026
AFAS leadership visits Maxwell, highlights financial stability as key to mission focus

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas, chief executive officer of the Air & Space Forces Aid Society, visited Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex Feb. 26, 2026, to meet with Air University leadership and speak to students at the First Sergeant Academy about financial readiness and
March 6, 2026
Where Commanders Turn When Decisions Carry Human Consequence

Not every decision a commander makes is measured in timelines, resources or maneuver. Some are measured in trust. Others carry moral weight. Many affect families, unit cohesion and the long-term health of the force
March 5, 2026
The Diamond Before the Decision: How the First Sergeant Academy Strengthens Readiness in an Era of Sustained Competition

A knock at the office door.A commander waiting for counsel.An Airman in crisis.In moments like these, the diamond does not simply represent rank. It represents responsibility—often with real operational consequences.

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