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Aug. 10, 2021
AFROTC Field Training LRC compels cadets to lead, follow or get out of the way

A critical element of the Air Force ROTC Field Training encampment curriculum is the Leadership Reaction Course. The LRC is a series of obstacles that challenge cadets’ leadership and followership skills, problem-solving acumen and physical abilities.
Aug. 10, 2021
Air University’s inaugural SWOTS focuses on learning, teaching space topics

Air University’s inaugural Summer Workshop on Teaching Space held recently provided attendees with substantive knowledge on space, including leading edge information and in-depth analysis of classic space studies. The weeklong workshop, July 26-30, 2021, at MGMWERX in Montgomery, Alabama, also
Aug. 4, 2021
AFIT gets new leadership

The Air Force Institute of Technology welcomed two new senior leaders in separate ceremonies at Wright-Patterson AFB. Dr. Walter Jones officially became AFIT's new director and second chancellor in an acceptance-of-leadership ceremony July 27.
Aug. 4, 2021
Air University Innovation Accelerator office pushes ideas, research ‘one step beyond’

The Air University Innovation Accelerator office’s vision is to push the university’s contributions to national security, strategic competition and integrated deterrence “one step beyond.” The AUiX office provides resources, expertise and processes for networking innovative ideas and research from
Aug. 3, 2021
Air University commander experiences AFROTC Field Training

Lt. Gen. James Hecker, commander and president of Air University, visited Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, July 13 to observe the training and evaluation of cadets at Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Field Training 2021. Though the training usually takes place at
July 30, 2021
Holm Center’s ‘Purple’ summer project

As a former “foreign kid” in Brazil’s National War College, I was challenged with learning and operating in a language not of my own. I experienced the very real fear that my intellect would be surmised from my inability to smoothly converse, convince and direct others in Portuguese. These are the
July 29, 2021
Air University Airman overcomes barriers to express his faith as a Norse Pagan

The 42nd Air Base Wing’s Freedom to Serve Initiative champions are uncovering issues that impede on Airmen's ability to excel; forming plans of action to help create equal opportunities for all Airmen across the installation.
July 28, 2021
CSAF signs charter for China Aerospace Studies Institute

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. recently signed the charter for the Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute, signaling the service’s intent to focus education, awareness and understanding more heavily on China’s growing military threat.
July 27, 2021
Campus Dining System (CDS) set to arrive at Maxwell Air Force Base 1 Aug 21

The Air Force continues to deliver innovative and desirable customer programs testing an already popular program, Air Force Campus Dining System (CDS) at traditional legacy Food & Beverage operations. The Air Force Services Center (AFSVC) has collaborated with the 42 FSS team at Maxwell/Gunter, AL
July 23, 2021
AFCLC, AF Cyber College host cyber LITE training event

In keeping with Brown’s mandate of “Accelerate Change or Lose,” the Air Force Culture and Language Center is co-hosting a cyber educational event July 20-29, 2021, to take a closer look at cyber operations in today’s era of global strategic competition.

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