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Oct. 5, 2020
Air University officers transfer to U.S. Space Force

Air University officers raise their right hand and recite the oath of office, officially leaving the Air Force and joining the U.S. Space Force, during a virtual ceremonial swear-in, Oct. 5, 2020, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Col. Niki Lindhorst, Space Chair to Air University, presided over the
Oct. 3, 2020
Air University Press releases Fall 2020 Air and Space Power Journal

The Fall 2020 Air and Space Power Journal, published by Air University Press, is available at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ASPJ/. In this issue: Information Warfare, Cyberspace Objectives, and the U.S. Air Force Establishing a Space Profession within the U.S. Space Force Off the Shelf: The
Oct. 2, 2020
Gunter NCO Academy reopens after nearly a decade

The Gunter Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Maxwell-Gunter Annex reopened Oct. 1, 2020, after nearly a decade, to meet the Air Force’s increased demand for effective development of NCOs.Gunter NCOA suspended operations in 2013, when Air Education and Training Command introduced a blended learning
Oct. 2, 2020
Air University Press release: The Better Mind of Space

In The Better Mind of Space, Maj. Matthew L. Lohmeier, explores space and space culture from two distinct perspectives: traditional and emergent. The former has shaped the current military space culture.This Air Command and Staff College Wright Flyer series paper was selected for excellence in
July 27, 2020
Air Force ROTC adapts training in the face of COVID-19

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets completed Combat Arms Training and Maintenance amid the COVID-19 pandemic July 9, 2020, at the CATM facility on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
July 24, 2020
Air University’s yearlong schools open with in-residence teaching

Air University’s yearlong schools have started the new academic year with students attending classes in person.The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies started teaching on July 7, Air War College opened its doors to students July 21 and Air Command and Staff College classes start Aug 10.Air
July 23, 2020
Squadron Officer School goes virtual with VIR-remote coursework during pandemic

In today’s pandemic world, using remote, virtual connections via computer technology is fast becoming the norm at an ever-growing number of colleges and universities. Recently joining that new norm is the latest class at Air University’s Squadron Officer School, which started teaching its students
June 15, 2020
Class is back in session for Barnes Center

After a short break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education has begun virtual in-residence remote courses, June 1, 2020.The courses currently in session are the Chiefs Leadership Course and three Noncommissioned Officer Academies: Airey, Vosler and Kadena.
June 12, 2020
AFIT’s CSRA achieves historic milestones with DL classes, international student internship during COVID-19 constraints

One immediate challenge was switching all in-person classes to distance learning; something that has never been implemented before in the history of the Center.
June 4, 2020
The Future of Enlisted Professional Military Education

The panel of chief master sergeants from AU answered both pre-submitted questions and questions asked during the event addressing concerns for current and future enlisted PME classes.

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