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Jan. 11, 2018
Researchers test virtual reality Adaptive Flight Training Study at Columbus AFB

A team of student researchers from Air Command and Staff College, Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, conducted an Adaptive Flight Training Study from Jan. 9-12, here, to aid in the Air Force’s advancement in training and education through virtual reality.
Nov. 14, 2017
Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast receives Distinguished Service Medal

Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, commander, Air Education and Training Command, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, outgoing Commander and President of Air University, Nov. 13, 2017. Following the presentation of the award, Montgomery (Ala.) Mayor Todd Strange,
Sept. 26, 2017
Holm Center receives General Welsh One Air Force Award

Air University Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development was awarded the General Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award during the 2017 Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyberspace Conference Sept. 18, 2017. Members from the Holm Center staff were in attendance at the
May 11, 2017
Air University cancels SOS class 17G

Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, commander and president Air University, has announced with immediate effect that Squadron Officers School (SOS) class 17G is cancelled due to a course re-write and imminent decision on curriculum changes. AU officials ask for patience over the next few days while Air Force
March 29, 2017
Strategic Joint Wargame Challenges Future Leaders Ability to Think Multidimensional

The 34th annual Joint Land, Air and Sea Strategic Special Program, or JLASS-SP, is part of a six-day event that is the culmination of a seven-month elective, designed to provide participants an opportunity to develop and implement their own regional strategies against realistic problems. These
Feb. 23, 2017
First senior enlisted in-residence students near graduation at AWC

The first group of enlisted Airmen to attend Air University’s Air War College in-residence at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is close to graduating from the Air Force’s top school for officer professional military education. The four chief master sergeants selected for the May 2017 graduating
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.
Nov. 16, 2016
Air University students gain cyber perspective

Air University students gained an essential operational perspective by visiting real-world cyber facilities Nov. 8 - 10 in San Antonio, Texas.
Oct. 28, 2016
Air University Airman returns from deployment

Tech. Sgt. Brianna Oberg embraces her co-worker, Candace Akerson, after returning from a deployment, Oct. 28, 2016. Air University Headquarters planned a welcoming party at the airport, gathering 16 Airmen to see their returned office member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William
Sept. 14, 2016
Reserve lieutenant colonels, selects have until Oct. 3 to apply for AFROTC det commander positions

Air reserve component lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects interested in becoming Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders have until Oct. 3 to submit an application under the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program.

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