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Feb. 17, 2023
Maxwell welcomes Vietnam War POWs home again 50 years later

In 1973, Maxwell welcomed 43 prisoners of war released by North Vietnam following the Paris Peace Accords that ended U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Operation Homecoming saw the return of a total of 591 POWs to American soil from Feb. 14-April 1, 1973.
Feb. 10, 2023
Air Force revamps cyberspace, information operations doctrine

The LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education at Air University recently released two updated Air Force doctrine publications, AFDP 3-12 Cyberspace Operations and AFDP 3-13 Information in Air Force Operations
Feb. 2, 2023
Air University commander releases Strategic Action Plan

Air University Commander and President Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos released the university’s new Strategic Action Plan and associated lines of efforts for 2023 during a live virtual town hall session Jan. 31, 2023.
Jan. 30, 2023
Operation Welcome Home Kickoff Event - February 14th @ 1400

Please join Air University Library and the 42nd ABW on 14 February 2023 in a virtual event kicking off Operation Welcome Home!
Jan. 30, 2023
New 2-year AFROTC scholarship available to all qualified cadets selected to commission

The CMLA is a 2-year scholarship to help relieve financial burdens and allow all qualified cadets to focus on their academic and leadership development. Eligible cadets are granted a two-year tuition award of $18,000 per year or this can be converted to a housing benefit of up to $10,000 per year.
Jan. 25, 2023
FAA A&P Certification at Maxwell validated

Leaders from the Community College of the Air Force and 908th Airlift Wing briefed Federal Aviation Administration officials, Jan 20, 2023, of the newly developed Airframe and Powerplant Certification program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
Jan. 24, 2023
Being resilient: Air University’s RTF promotes well-being for all service members

As reported cases of suicide and mental health issues among service members increased, military leadership stepped in. In September 2022, Air Force leaders unveiled a new initiative encouraging support for service members and their families. The Spectrum of Resilience, found on the service’s
Jan. 17, 2023
AFJROTC cadets compete in nationals orienteering course

Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Georgia, Texas and Florida competed in the 2023 Orienteering USA Junior Nationals and Navigator Cup at the F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2023.
Jan. 10, 2023
349 AMW CCAF graduates recognized

Recent graduates of the 349th Air Mobility Wing who participated in the Community College of the Air Force program were recognized during the January drill weekend at Travis Air Force Base. The CCAF is a federally-chartered academic institution that serves the United States Air Force's enlisted
Jan. 3, 2023
28 million minutes of excellence but who’s counting

Baker’s career began on June 9, 1969, as an assistant professor of language at what is now known as the International Officer School. Over his five decades at IOS, he also held titles such as anthropologist linguist, chief of foreign disclosure office, and management of international affairs.

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