News

Sept. 25, 2019
36AS's Pilot for a Day

The 36th Airlift Squadron recently rebooted the Pilot for a Day program to inspire the next generation to consider pursuing careers in the world of aviation. The day included a full tour of the squadron, a mission brief, aircrew flight equipment familiarization and culminated in a C-130J Super
Aug. 19, 2019
Air University orientation gives wing commanders new tools for their tool box

Air University has been hosting wing commanders from across the Air Force monthly since January, to highlight how the commanders can leverage the university’s capabilities to benefit their Airmen and the Air Force.
Aug. 12, 2019
Blue Horizons fellows meet star, producer of documentary

Fellows of Air University’s Blue Horizons program took a break from the classroom and visited the Alabama Department of Archives and History August 2, 2019, in Montgomery, Alabama, to watch a documentary and were afforded the opportunity to meet both the star and producer of the film. Blue Horizons
Aug. 9, 2019
CSAF shares insight, expectations with AU students, faculty

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited the main Air University campus Aug. 7, 2019, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The purpose of his visit was to address the students of Air War College and Air Command Staff College as they begin their academic year, as well as speaking with
Aug. 6, 2019
Maxwell’s 42nd Medical Group reorganizes to improve military readiness, beneficiary health care

The 42nd Medical Group reorganized and re-designated two of its squadrons as part of the Air Force’s new medical group reform model.In a ceremony held Aug. 5, 2019, the 42nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron was re-designated the 42nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, and the 42nd Medical
July 16, 2019
Air Force Junior ROTC, CAP cadets launch more than 200 rockets over River Region

Fifty years ago today, the Saturn V, carrying the Lunar Module “Eagle,” launched out of Kennedy Space Center. It was from this achievement that Neil Armstrong recited his famous line which echoed around the world, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”To commemorate this
June 4, 2019
Aviation legends visit AU for 38th annual Gathering of Eagles

The annual ACSC capstone event invites aviation legends to AU to engage in community outreach opportunities and make military heritage come alive for ACSC students and faculty.
April 22, 2019
VCSAF speaks with OTS staff, instructors

U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, speaks with Officer Training School instructors about the Officer Instructor and Recruiter Special Duty program April 18, 2019, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Benefits officers can expect to receive while, and after,
April 2, 2019
Air University hosted the fourth annual AU LREC Symposium

Air University’s Air Force Culture and Language Center welcomed more than 300 participants to the fourth annual Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium here, from March 27 – 29.This year’s theme was “inter {culture} operability”, which was taken from the 2018 National Defense Strategy to
March 6, 2019
Air University kicks off President’s Distinguished Speaker Series

The goal of the Distinguished Speaker Series is to invite non-military experts in three different categories: leadership, industry/innovation, and thought leaders, to speak at an Air University-wide forum.

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