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July 23, 2025
Retired instructor tours ACSC after 50 years

After 50 years, retired Lt. Col. Thomas H. Howell, former Air Command and Staff College instructor, returned to Maxwell for a tour of ACSC on July 21.
July 9, 2025
Stronger than ever: Capt. VanArtsdalen aims to be the first military woman crowned Mrs. International

U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, is currently serving as Mrs. Alabama International and is using her voice and platform to bring mental wellness to the forefront of military and veteran communities.
Feb. 14, 2025
AFHRA: Uncovering DAF history

The Air Force Historical Research Agency serves as an institutional memory of the Department of the Air Force, preserving history through a vast collection of documents, personal records and historical papers since its establishment in 1943. The agency plays a crucial role in maintaining the stories
Oct. 7, 2024
Innovation Research Task Force aims to support Great Power Competition efforts

The Innovation Research Task Force is gives Air War College and Air Staff College students the opportunity to explore the heart of military innovation in a 10-month immersive course. Throughout the course, students will hear from military and private industry innovation leaders about how they
Sept. 3, 2024
BOLT: adapt and thrive

Air University’s Air Command and Staff College, in partnership with Auburn University’s Warrior Research Center, is leading the charge in human performance enhancement with the BOLT initiative, a comprehensive program designed to improve the overall wellness of university students and faculty.
July 12, 2024
BOLT: A comprehensive airman fitness initiative

Air University and Auburn University’s Warrior Research Center are partnering together on a Comprehensive Airman Fitness initiative called BOLT, a term derived from the lightning bolts on the Air University shield, which is set to begin a beta testing phase during academic year 2025, at Maxwell Air
May 10, 2024
Air Command and Staff College's Gathering of Eagles Event

Air Command and Staff College's Gathering of Eagles
May 1, 2024
The Airpower School Students Win Big at International Cyber Competition

A team of Air Command and Staff College students traveled to Paris, France, and won the 2024 International Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge April 24-26, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Air University hosts Japanese air defense leader

Air University welcomed Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) Chief of Staff, during the 2024 International Honor Roll event, at Maxwell Air Force Base, 17-20 April, 2024.
April 3, 2024
SOS implements new wargame

Air University instituted a new wargame into Squadron Officer School curriculum during the March 2024 class 24C session.

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