June 13, 2024 ALS Distance Learning 2.0 Launch Air University’s Airman Leadership School Distance Learning 2.0 is officially launching June 17, 2024, as part of the Global College of Professional Military Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Aug. 29, 2023 Barnes Center implements new PT and uniform standard for EPME Servicemembers are now required to complete a mock physical fitness test within the first five days of any Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education course lasting more than 20 days.
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.
May 3, 2023 UAE top enlisted member visits Air University’s enlisted PME center Air University welcomed Chief Master Sgt. of the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence Hassan Ali Mohamed Bisho Al Blooshi and his team for tours and immersion briefings on the Air Force's enlisted professional military education programs at the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted
Aug. 24, 2022 Enlisted PME changes focused on developing combat-ready Airmen explored on “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast Airmen across the service can hear first-hand about upcoming changes to enlisted professional military education being made to develop the combat-ready Airmen we need for today’s strategic competition environment on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Aug. 24, 2022.
Jan. 26, 2021 Barnes Center continues partnership with Senegalese air force Nearly two years of coordination, instruction and practice culminated in an event Dec. 8-10, 2020, where Senegalese student-instructors were evaluated on their teaching skills as they conducted lessons on historical figures from their country. This third collaboration among the partners was held
Dec. 23, 2020 CMSgt Master Sergeant Leadership Academy Welcomes New Commandant Hogan was excited to learn of his selection to serve as the next CLA commandant noting his great respect for the legacy of chief master sergeant leadership development within the BCEE enterprise. This very prestigious position, to which few are nominated, requires someone with broad leadership