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  • SOC partners with Columbia University on innovation

    Air University’s Squadron Officer College has partnered with Columbia University to transform its education approaches to maximize student performance in a digital world.Nineteen members of AU faculty, 14 from SOC, attended a five-day seminar recently at the New York City school. The seminar

  • Future officers forfeit summer to train with Special Tactics

    During the summer, most college students are enjoying a much-needed break from their studies or working a part-time job to pay for school. Instead, nearly 50 Air Force ROTC cadets across the nation chose to push through grueling workouts and leadership challenges during a week-long Special Tactics

  • Future officers forfeit summer to train with Special Tactics

    During the summer, most college students are enjoying a much-needed break from their studies or working a part-time job to pay for school. Instead, nearly 50 Air Force ROTC cadets across the nation chose to push through grueling workouts and leadership challenges during a week-long Special Tactics

  • AMC general visits AFJROTC summer leadership course

    . The director of operations for Air Mobility Command recently visited more than 240 Air Force JROTC cadets taking part in a summer cadet leadership course in West Virginia.Maj. Gen. Jerry Martinez was the guest speaker and reviewing official for the graduation parade for the “Mountaineer Cadet

  • Maxwell welcomes new wing commander

    Col. Eric Shafa assumed command of the 42nd Air Base Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base, July 7, 2016.Shafa is the former commander of the 47th Mission Support Group, 47th Flying Training Wing, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. He is following Col. Andrea Tullos, the wing’s commander since June, 2014,

  • Maxwell Airman receives 2016 American Legion Spirit of Service Award

    The Maxwell Air Force Base Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 405, will soon be sending one of its own to receive a unique award. Special Agent Russell Taylor learned recently he is the 2016 recipient of the American Legion Spirit of Service award. The award is given annually to only one

  • Air Force JROTC partners up with AFA for StellarXplorer competition

    The Air Force Association is striving to increase participation in their third annual StellarXplorers competition this tear by teaming up with the Air Force Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps headquarters. The new partnership will introduce the event to almost four times as many students

  • VLPAD program in full motion

    The first three officers selected for the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program are heading for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps command after recently attending the Academic Instructor Course at Air University.The VLPAD program, launched in early 2016, provides an opportunity for

  • Gathering of Eagles inspires future generation of leaders

    The Air Command and Staff College welcomed aviation legends to inspire students through their experiences and triumphs during the 35th annual Gathering of Eagles event, May 29 –June 3, 2016, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The Gathering of Eagles was first established when retired Brig. Gen. Paul

  • International families become familiar with U.S. through IFOP

    The International Officer School is seeking individuals to volunteer for their International Family Orientation Program here to help international families feel more at home while visiting the U.S.The program connects international families with U.S. civilians and military family members. The