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April 3, 2017
Sponsored research funding is a win-win for both AFIT students and the sponsors

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Whether it is the Air Force or Department of Defense seeking solutions for hypersonics, human-machine systems, energy security strategies development or other technical challenges, faculty and graduate students from the Air Force Institute of Technology at
March 31, 2017
Save the Date for 2017 Acquisition Insight Days

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is teaming once more with the Defense Acquisition University Midwest Region to present the annual Acquisition Insight Days training event June 13 - 14, on the campus of the Air Force Institute of Technology.The theme
March 24, 2017
Press briefing at Maxwell

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange held his weekly press briefing Mar. 23 in front of the Daedalus statue at the Maxwell Air Force Base Club. With co-host, Air University Commander Lt. Gen Steven Kwast, they talked about the base's upcoming air show and open house on Apr. 8-9, as well as events the city
March 24, 2017
Graduate school unveils new 3D metal printer

The Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has been utilizing additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to build prototypes with polymers for more than 30 years. On March 16, its Graduate School of Engineering and Management unveiled a new state-of-the-art
March 21, 2017
Chief Leadership Course 1-Year Update

Air University’s Chief Master Sergeant Leadership course is bridging the gap between operational and strategic thinking after re-implementation in 2016. The course is the highest level of enlisted professional military education, and uses a blended learning curriculum to educate Air Force, and
March 16, 2017
Newt Gingrich visits Air University

Newt Gingrich, 50th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, engages with students of the Blue Horizons and School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, March 16, 2017. Gingrich's visit is part of Air University's forums designed to foster two-way communication between students learning from
March 10, 2017
AFIT colonel stresses commitment to AF Core Values, higher education for Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Institute of Technology, known as AFIT by many, welcomed a new Air University Detachment 1 Commander/Director of Staff Dec. 16, 2016. However, he’s no stranger to the institute or its mission. In fact, he has served in several capacities at AFIT
March 10, 2017
AMC Chief Scientist discusses S&T challenges for the Air Mobility Command during AFIT visit

AFIT hosted Dr. Donna Cowell Senft, a Senior Leader Executive and Chief Scientist for Air Mobility Command (AMC) at Scott Air Force Base on 3 February 2017. She serves as the AMC commander's scientific adviser, providing authoritative scientific counsel, technical advice, and guidance throughout
March 8, 2017
Maxwell honors Arbor Day with help from Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts from the Montgomery Area Troop 9165 assist with the base’s Arbor Day celebration by planting a tree, Saturday. Aria Keeler, a Girl Scout Brownie, and Chloe Minnifield, a Girl Scout Blue Daisy, played their part in the ceremony by standing up and reciting the Girl Scout Law and Promise,
March 7, 2017
2016 Team Maxwell-Gunter Annual Award winners

2016 Team Maxwell-Gunter Annual Awards winners:Amn - Senior Airman Brittany Thompson, Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterNCO - Staff SSgt. Daniel Swenson, 26th Network Operations SquadronSNCO - Master Sgt. Scott Jacobson, 42d Air Base WingCGO - 1st Lt. Patrick Enslen, 42d Air Base WingFGO - Lt.

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