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Dec. 14, 2023
New Royal Thai Air Force leader visits Air University for first time

The leader of the Royal Thai Air Force paid a visit to the U.S. Air Force’s home of airpower education, Dec. 12, 2023, to learn more about its officer and enlisted academic courses, the recognition program for its distinguished international military alumni and the capabilities of its wargaming
Dec. 12, 2023
Air Force ROTC detachment, Texas Tech honor fallen Red Raider F-16 pilot

Seventeen years ago, Maj. Troy “Trojan” Gilbert was an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot who gave his life protecting special operations forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a 1993 graduate of Texas Tech University, and his actions did not go unnoticed at his alma mater.
Dec. 11, 2023
First Officer Training School-Victory graduates take flight

The first Officer Training School-Victory class graduated at Maxwell Air Force Base on December 8, 2023.
Dec. 1, 2023
Advice on the road ahead for new chief master sergeants

Advice on the road ahead for new chief master sergeants
Dec. 1, 2023
The Unsung Heroes of Electronic Warfare in WWII

The 36 BS, stationed in Britain, was not just another heavy bomber squadron but a specialized electronic warfare unit. They flew modified B-24 Liberators to conduct electronic attacks and support operations, targeting German radio stations, radar sites, and fighter formations. Their mission: to
Nov. 21, 2023
Chief reflects on first Foundations IOC

On Nov. 16, 2023, we celebrated a momentous achievement, as 31 newly graduated Airmen, guided by six exceptional instructors, took the stage. Their accomplishments marked the successful completion of 32 hours of instruction for the inaugural initial operational capability of the Junior Enlisted
Nov. 21, 2023
Military training team travels to UAE for PME

A team of Barnes Center for Enlisted Education instructors traveled to the Middle East recently to deliver noncommissioned officer leadership curriculum to members of the United Arab Emirates Air Force.
Nov. 17, 2023
K-12 STEM Outreach Program awards first Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Lab in Montgomery

The Air University K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Outreach Program awarded the first Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Lab in Montgomery, Alabama to Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, Oct. 25, 2023.
Nov. 17, 2023
USAFA Enlisted Faculty Members Visit AFIT

The Air Force Institute of Technology hosted three enlisted faculty members from the United States Air Force Academy on 17 October. The goal of the visit was to educate current AFIT enlisted master’s students about opportunities to teach at the Academy.
Nov. 17, 2023
One Lieutenant’s Journey from USAFA to Miss Colorado to Harvard

From a young age, U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh had a love of science and a dream to be a pilot and astronaut. Her parents encouraged her dreams, sending her to Space Camp when she was 13 years old where she met astronauts and fighter pilots. Around that time, she learned about the United

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