AFIT earns new research classification ranking

The Air University’s Air Force Institute of Technology entered the category of High Research Activity for a doctoral university from the 2018 update of the Carnegie Classification.  AFIT is the only DoD academic institution to hold this specific categorization. The Carnegie Classification of

42nd MDG home to four AETC award winners

MLK Day events and commemorations in the local area

Montgomery and surrounding cities are commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with several events. Below is information and details on all events in the local areas.

42nd MDG Airmen assist OTS inprocess new trainees

Officer Training School begins in processing their newest trainees with a blood draw Jan. 9, 2019, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. 42nd Medical Group Airmen temporarily stepped away from their primary duties to assist OTS with getting their first classes of the year integrated into the program. In

Air University hosts education summit

Air University hosted its first K-12 Education Summit Jan. 9, 2019, in order to start a dialogue about enhancing and improving the educational opportunities available to students throughout the River Region.

42nd SFS Civilian earned Air Force-level award, recognized for excellence

David Langdon, 42nd Security Forces Squadron Chief of Plans and Programs, was presented the William A. Davidson Award during a ceremony held at the Pentagon November 2. The William A. Davidson Award is named after the former administrative assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force and retired OSI

Air University wraps-up “mega” NCOA course for Tyndall students

Air University’s Barnes Center for Enlisted Education graduated Noncommissioned Officer Academy “mega” class 19 Alpha One on Dec. 20, 2018, showcasing total force coordination and support in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.

OTS restructures program to increase quality, quantity of officers

The Air Force’s Officer Training School is changing the paradigm for building officers, pivoting away from separate programs for line and non-line officers and conducting merged classes beginning in January 2019.

Airmen support local community in honoring Alabama veterans

Airmen from Air University's Squadron Officer School traveled to the Alabama National Cemetery to help the local community honor the state's fallen veterans as a part of Wreaths Across America, Dec. 14, 2018, in Montevallo, Alabama.Wreaths Across America is a national organization that through the

Air University’s new leader development course helps squadron commanders ‘thrive’

Air University’s newest course will help future squadron commanders thrive – not just survive – in command positions.Structured as a foundational course that builds on leadership experiences and education, the new Leader Development Course for Squadron Command equips potential commanders with the