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July 26, 2018
Carley assumes command of the 42nd Air Base Wing

Colonel Patrick J. Carley assumed command of the 42nd Air Base Wing in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander and president of Air University, July 23. Upon taking command of the 42nd ABW, Carley becomes responsible for providing all base operating support, infrastructure and
July 10, 2018
SecAF, DoD, industry leaders share stage at 2018 AFITC

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and the service’s new assistant secretary for acquisitions, technology and logistics, Dr. Will Roper, are two of the military keynote speakers sharing the stage with industry leaders at this year’s Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Conference.
June 29, 2018
Air Force celebrates three-peat win at the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Leadership and Academic Bowl

The Air Force took top honors for the third year in a row at the Junior ReserveOfficer Training Corps Leadership and Academic Bowl in Washington, D.C., June 23-25.The Air Force Junior ROTC team from Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, battled it out to take home the trophy for a third time.
June 13, 2018
Air Force Surgeon General promotes Airman at Maxwell

The recently appointed Air Force Surgeon General spent her first Friday on the job visiting Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama and presiding over the promotion of an officer she once served with and mentored. Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg promoted her former executive officer, Maj. Elisha Parkhill, now the
June 4, 2018
Aviation pioneers encourage innovation, resiliency during annual Gathering of Eagles

Air University’s Air Command and Staff College welcomed 10 distinguished visitors who have made significant contributions in aerospace history to visit the school May 29-31, for the 37th annual Gathering of Eagles event here.The event, now serving as a capstone for the ACSC curriculum, invited these
May 31, 2018
Air Force Cyber Strategy Conference sparks innovative ideas for cyber warfare

Air University’s Cyber College hosted the 2018 Air Force Cyber Strategy Conference, May 22-23, here. The event welcomed cyber experts from around the nation to discuss the importance of innovating cyber strategy within the Air Force.
May 24, 2018
Air Force’s BES hosts annual Vendor Industry Day

The Air Force’s Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate hosted its annual Vendor Industry Day event, Wednesday, at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. The event was held immediately following the Montgomery Information Technology Summit which is hosted by the Montgomery
May 18, 2018
AU commander discusses innovation, future development with AUM, community leaders

Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, Air University commander and president, spoke with community leaders as part of Auburn University at Montgomery’s Business Breakfast series, Friday, May 11 on AUM’s campus in Montgomery, Alabama.
May 17, 2018
Maxwell honors 42nd SFS Airmen during Police Week

The 42nd Security Forces Squadron hosted several events throughout the week to celebrate and honor the men and women in law enforcement who protect and serve our community for National Police Week, May 14 – 18, 2018, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. National Police Week was established in 1962,
May 17, 2018
Air University colonel's ancestor honored during National Police Week

Col. Stephen Sanders, and his mother Peggy Sanders were two of the special invitees to a ceremony in Montgomery, Alabama, May 16, to honor the city's law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Sanders' great-great-great-great grandfather, Silas Goree, whose name can be seen on the memorial

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