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April 10, 2018
AU instructor recognized as educator of the year

Since it was created in 1946, Air University played a critical role in military education thanks to its team of instructors, one of whom has recently distinguished himself from the rest after winning a major award.Lt. Col. David J. Ratliff, Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development
April 10, 2018
OTS: ‘The assignment I never knew I needed’

Sometimes there are things in life that happen to you that are so unexpected that you fail to comprehend their inherent value. Such was the case for me in my assignment to Officer Training School. OTS was an assignment that I was not expecting and had entirely no interest in; however, since
April 9, 2018
MSFRIC debuts New Exhibit: Faces of the Centennial

Attendees from all over Maxwell visited the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center here for their unveiling of their newest exhibit, the Faces of the Centennial, Friday. The debut was in conjunction with Maxwell’s Centennial Celebration, honoring the base’s 100 years of history. Through the
April 9, 2018
Air University Press new publication announcement: Military Personnel as Innovators: An Unrealistic Expectation?

Calls for innovation from U.S. military leaders reverberate throughout the ranks. In an organizational culture that reinforces self-restraint, rewards groupthink and treats white space as wasted space, these leaders have unrealistic expectations of their military personnel. This Maxwell Paper 74 by
April 9, 2018
Air University Press new publication announcement: The Stakes are High: Ethics Education at US War Colleges

A series of high-profile ethical lapses by senior military professionals has generated calls from levels as high as the commander in chief for a renewed emphasis on military ethics. Leaders engaged in professional military education across the joint force have worked to ensure their programs support
March 23, 2018
Excellence In All We Do: Staff Sgt. Danielle Hawk

Staff Sgt. Danielle Hawk is the noncommissioned officer in charge, executive assistant for the commandant of the Officer Training School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Before taking on that position she was the NCOIC of separations. In this role, she processed over 330 OTS students through the
March 21, 2018
Air University aims to spark more innovation, collaboration with MGMWERX

Air University has long been considered the leadership-development center for the Air Force, and it continues its 72-year-long legacy with a new joint venture, named MGMWERX, in collaboration with the City of Montgomery, Montgomery County, and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, to encourage
March 20, 2018
New leadership courses available for Airmen, civilians of all ranks

The Maxwell-Gunter Top III have assembled the Total Force Development Team in order to provide mentorship and leadership development opportunities for the local Air Force community.
March 15, 2018
Best of the Best: MIT cadet selected as Air Force ROTC Cadet of the Year

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ROTC Cadet Col. Nicholas James was honored recently as Air Force ROTC’s Cadet of the Year.The award was presented to James by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, General Stephen Wilson during ceremonies at the Pentagon on Feb. 23.
March 15, 2018
Under Secretary lauds AFIT students for their cutting-edge work

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew P. Donovan visited Wright-Patt March 13 to give the keynote address for the 2018 Air Force Operations Research Symposium at the Air Force Institute of Technology.During his address Donovan lauded the students for their

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