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Feb. 5, 2026
Beyond the service: Joint Flag Officer Warfighting Course

In an era where modern conflict transcends traditional borders and service branches, Air University’s Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development hosted a cohort of two-star generals for the Joint Flag Officer Warfighting Course, Jan. 26-30.
Jan. 30, 2026
CSAF and CMSAF join Air University’s PCTT panel

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their wives, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, to provide senior leader perspectives to new Wing and Group command teams and their spouses
Sept. 12, 2025
Air University grants Newt Gingrich honorary degree

Air University awarded former Speaker of the House and prominent American politician, historian and author Newt Gingrich an honorary doctorate at a formal ceremony Sept. 12.
Aug. 1, 2025
Eaker Center Resilience Instructors Highlight Tools to Combat Burnout in Medical Airmen

Burnout doesn’t discriminate. That’s why the Air Force Medical Service asked two noncommissioned officers from the Eaker Center for Professional Development here, to lead a virtual panel on the topic July 24, 2025, reaching airmen across ranks and medical specialties.
May 30, 2025
Air University Jayson Altieri receives CAP Bronze Medal of Valor

Jayson A. Altieri, Air University assistant professor and faculty member with the Eaker Center’s Leadership Development Course for Squadron Command, and Civil Air Patrol Alabama Wing senior member, was recently awarded the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol Bronze Medal of Valor.
March 7, 2025
Finding strength within: Tech. Sgt. McConnell's resilience journey

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen McConnell, Force Support Professional Development School master resilience trainer course instructor, strives to reach all corners of the U.S. Air Force via resilience training at the Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development.
Jan. 31, 2025
Strengthening the spirit for global readiness

The Basic Chaplain Course, a month-long training program at the Air Force Chaplain Corps College here, is now placing a greater emphasis on global readiness. This updated training is led by U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas West, Air Force Chaplain Corps College staff chaplain, the course is from January
Nov. 18, 2024
Master Resilience Trainer Course focuses on mission command

The cadre at Air University’s Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development’s Master Resilience Trainer Course are building Mission Ready Airmen during a 5-day course at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, November 4-8, 2024.
Oct. 25, 2024
Civilian Intelligence Functional Advisory Council plays Air Force Wargame Indo-Pacific

The Civilian Intelligence Functional Advisory Council met at the Civilian Leadership Development School to discuss the development opportunities Air University offers civilians at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 23, 2024.
Sept. 18, 2024
Air University repatriates WWII era Japanese flag

Like many World War II veterans, U.S. Army Cpl. Arthur G. Thompson, serving with the 117th Engineer Regiment, returned home with souvenirs from his time at war. Among them was a Japanese flag that he found after the Battle of Luzon in the Philippines.

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