Sept. 17, 2024 Chief Leadership Course revamping for future fight The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education is developing a new Chief Leader Course (CLC) with an increased focus on providing chiefs the education required for them to meet the challenges and excel in an era of Great Power Competition.
June 24, 2024 Air University Highlight: Shaping leadership for the challenges of tomorrow In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of military leadership, one name stands out for his dedication to cultivating the next generation of strategic thinkers: Chief Master Sgt. Jason P. Blair.
Feb. 28, 2024 Chief orientation prepares selects for the next level The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education welcomed 483 chief master sergeant-selects from across the globe to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 20 – 23, for the 2024 Chief Master Sergeant Orientation.
Dec. 14, 2023 New Royal Thai Air Force leader visits Air University for first time The leader of the Royal Thai Air Force paid a visit to the U.S. Air Force’s home of airpower education, Dec. 12, 2023, to learn more about its officer and enlisted academic courses, the recognition program for its distinguished international military alumni and the capabilities of its wargaming
Sept. 11, 2023 Barnes Center welcomes force development director The director of force development for the Air Force told enlisted education leaders to request assistance if needed during a visit to the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, Sept. 7-8.
May 4, 2023 Gunter NCO Academy is closing its doors The Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Maxwell Air Force Base - Gunter Annex, Alabama, is closing indefinitely once the current class graduates on May 12, 2023.
April 12, 2023 Royal Canadian Air Force top enlisted aviator makes historic visit to Air University The Royal Canadian Air Force’s top enlisted member visited Air University recently to honor fellow countrymen and orient himself on the university’s enlisted education programs.
March 31, 2023 Inaugural Strategic Leader Course fills gap in PME The Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Academy, or CLA, completed its inaugural Strategic Leader Course, designed to prepare chiefs for strategic-level roles and responsibilities, March 24, 2023, on Maxwell Air Force Base - Gunter Annex, Alabama.
Oct. 25, 2022 Japanese Self Defense Force looks to Air University for enhanced model of enlisted development MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- The Air University hosted the Japanese senior enlisted advisor to the Japan Joint Staff chairman Oct. 18-19, 2022, to showcase the development cycle of an enlisted Airman.
April 11, 2022 Chief’s Leadership Academy completed Strategic Leader Course beta, key investment in developing enlisted strategic thinkers The Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Academy completed the beta course for the Strategic Leader Course April 1, 2022 on Gunter Annex, Alabama, providing targeted development and investment in growing enlisted strategic thinkers.