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Dec. 19, 2018
Air University’s new leader development course helps squadron commanders ‘thrive’

Air University’s newest course will help future squadron commanders thrive – not just survive – in command positions.Structured as a foundational course that builds on leadership experiences and education, the new Leader Development Course for Squadron Command equips potential commanders with the
Nov. 28, 2018
Air University Press new Eaker Paper series release: Eaker Paper no. 1—Student Satisfaction in Traditional, Online, and Hybrid Continuing Education Courses: A Case Study

Air University Press kicks off the new Eaker Paper series with Student Satisfaction in Traditional, Online, and Hybrid Continuing Education Courses: A Case Study authored by Dr. Leah Flores Goerke. This mixed-methods research study examines student satisfaction of traditional, hybrid, and online
Oct. 22, 2018
Maxwell-Gunter volunteers teach local youth the importance of financial literacy

Forty-one volunteers from the Maxwell-Gunter community have spent the last several weeks helping children from Thelma S. Morris elementary school in Montgomery learn basic financial skills through the Junior Achievement program.
April 10, 2018
AU instructor recognized as educator of the year

Since it was created in 1946, Air University played a critical role in military education thanks to its team of instructors, one of whom has recently distinguished himself from the rest after winning a major award.Lt. Col. David J. Ratliff, Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development
Feb. 12, 2018
First class of AU’s civilian associate degree program set to begin

Air University is set to start its first class of the Civilian Associate of Applied Science in Air Force Leadership and Management Studies program in March. Offered through the Eaker Center’s Force Support Professional Development School, the course was created in order to help Air Force civilians
Feb. 8, 2018
Air Force Surgeon General visits Maxwell

Air Force Medical Service leaders visited the Maxwell clinic and the Airmen who work there, Feb. 7. Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark A. Ediger and the Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, Chief Master Sgt. George Cum made a point during their time on Maxwell to meet the staff at
Feb. 22, 2017
AF Chaplain Corps College returns to Maxwell

The Air Force Chaplain Corps College officially returns to Maxwell on April 1, 2017, after being in the Palmetto State for nearly seven years. The college had been operating at the Army’s Fort Jackson in South Carolina after it was moved there effective May 6, 2010, following a Base Realignment and
Feb. 3, 2017
Goldfein invests in leadership development at Air University

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited with future Air Force leaders and invested time with groups around Air University’s Academic Circle at Maxwell Air Force Base, Feb. 2, 2017.
March 7, 2016
Providing honor and pride even after death

"It's not the dead that scares me, but rather the living," said Christine Bushby, 42d Force Support Squadron Mortuary Affairs and Readiness technician. "When a death happens, especially unexpected, the raw human emotion is hard to bear witness."Every day, people enter or leave the military even if
Feb. 10, 2016
AFCLC to host first AU LREC Symposium

The Air Force Culture and Language Center hosts its first Air University Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium, April 21-22.This event will offer Air University students, faculty and staff a unique forum in which to engage in an open dialogue about intercultural experiences and present

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