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Nov. 9, 2017
AU-ABC program expands enlisted education opportunities

Airmen join the Air Force for a variety of reasons, but perhaps the most common is for the service’s vast educational opportunities. The Air University-Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative program, or AU-ABC, is perhaps a little-known opportunity that can reap big rewards.The AU-ABC was created
Aug. 15, 2017
Maxwell’s new leadership course ‘revitalizes’ flights, squadrons

Squadrons are the “beating heart of the Air Force,” said the chief of staff of the Air Force soon after taking office in 2016, identifying the need to revitalize squadrons as one of his primary focus areas. Every heart, though, needs something to make it beat.
Aug. 15, 2017
Maxwell’s new leadership course ‘revitalizes’ flights, squadrons

Squadrons are the “beating heart of the Air Force,” said the chief of staff of the Air Force soon after taking office in 2016, identifying the need to revitalize squadrons as one of his primary focus areas. Every heart, though, needs something to make it beat.
April 25, 2017
Airman recognized during CCAF historical event

During the 2017 Senior Enlisted Leadership Summit, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright recognized Senior MSgt. Duane Caudill as the Community College of the Air Force’s 500,000th degree recipient.
March 21, 2017
Chief Leadership Course 1-Year Update

Air University’s Chief Master Sergeant Leadership course is bridging the gap between operational and strategic thinking after re-implementation in 2016. The course is the highest level of enlisted professional military education, and uses a blended learning curriculum to educate Air Force, and
Sept. 12, 2016
Barnes Center awarded The General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award

Retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Owens, Order of the Daedalian chairman of the board, presents The General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award to the Barnes Center Academic Affairs Directorate September 9, 2016, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The award was presented to the organization on behalf
Aug. 11, 2016
Advisory board set to improve CCAF

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah James officially approved a Community College of the Air Force Subcommittee to the Air University Board of Visitors July, 1, 2016. A team of three appointed board members traveled to CCAF on the Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Alabama, July 26th to attend CCAFs Education
July 15, 2016
Ben Smith: The fight for life

Rusty barbwire fencing surrounds the pastures throughout Ben Smith’s small Alabama hometown. Ben longed for an opportunity to place the dirt roads in his rear view mirror, destination success ahead. “Airman Smith,” had a nice ring to it, he thought.Smith saw the military as his only path to getting
May 13, 2016
Air University gains a star

Brig. Gen. Ed Thomas, the commander of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, is Air University’s newest general officer. The Texas A&M graduate took command of the Barnes Center August 2015. Air University commander Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast officiated and Gen.
Feb. 10, 2016
AFCLC to host first AU LREC Symposium

The Air Force Culture and Language Center hosts its first Air University Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium, April 21-22.This event will offer Air University students, faculty and staff a unique forum in which to engage in an open dialogue about intercultural experiences and present

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