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Nov. 3, 2020
ACSC, Air University celebrate Air Corps Tactical School’s 100th anniversary

On Oct. 31, 2020, Air Command and Staff College military leaders, students and faculty celebrated Air Corps Tactical School’s centennial with cake and good cheers in remembering those who went before in carrying the torch of air power.
Nov. 2, 2020
AFJROTC Flight Academy flying again in 2021

The COVID-19 coronavirus forced Headquarters AFJROTC to shut down the Flight Academy for 2020. However, AFJROTC high school cadets who will be 17 by July 9, 2021, and are interested in earning a Private Pilot’s Certification are encouraged to apply by Nov. 25.
Oct. 29, 2020
908th Unveils Alabama State University Logo on C-130 Aircraft

The 908th Airlift Wing has added the Alabama State University’s logo to the nose of one of its C-130 Hercules Oct. 29, 2020. The artwork was unveiled at a ceremony in a 908th Maintenance Group hangar.
Oct. 27, 2020
42nd ABW defenders support Domestic Violence Awareness Month

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have been a victim of domestic violence during their lifetime, including military members and their families.
Oct. 27, 2020
Air University Press releases book on theory of air mobility

In Behind the Light Switch: Toward a Theory of Air Mobility, author Col. Derek Salmi introduces a theory of air mobility to assist practitioners and policy makers in analyzing its effectiveness.
Oct. 23, 2020
VCSAF Wilson recognizes Maxwell AFB MDG

In order to properly support the DoD’s lines of efforts towards COVID-19, protecting people, ensuring mission readiness and supporting the whole-of-nation response, the medical professionals at the 42nd Medical Group stepped up to the challenge with tactfulness and ingenuity.
Oct. 21, 2020
AFCLC, Air University’s first virtual LREC Symposium draws thousands of people

Once a year, hundreds of people travel to Maxwell Air Force Base for the Air Force Culture and Language Center and Air University’s annual Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium. Scholars and practitioners from across the Department of Defense and the LREC community come together to
Oct. 20, 2020
Air University’s Barnes Center begins beta-testing for ALS DLC

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education has begun a beta-test of its completely updated Airman Leadership School Distance Learning Course, ALS DLC 1.0. It is scheduled for release to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen in November 2020.The Noncommissioned Officer Distance
Oct. 16, 2020
OTS commissions first Space Force officers

Air University’s Officer Training School commissioned its first two U.S. Space Force officers Oct. 16, 2020, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The OTS mission has historically been to properly educate and train Air Force officers to be prepared for the field, that mission has now been expanded to
Oct. 16, 2020
ACSC Schriever Space Scholars expands to meet demand for space studies

Military members from all branches of service, including the new U.S. Space Force, and international officers from five countries are coming to Air University in Montgomery, Alabama, to study space. Their studies are with the Schriever Space Scholars at Air University’s Air Command and Staff

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