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Aug. 10, 2021
AFROTC Field Training LRC compels cadets to lead, follow or get out of the way

A critical element of the Air Force ROTC Field Training encampment curriculum is the Leadership Reaction Course. The LRC is a series of obstacles that challenge cadets’ leadership and followership skills, problem-solving acumen and physical abilities.
Aug. 10, 2021
Air University’s inaugural SWOTS focuses on learning, teaching space topics

Air University’s inaugural Summer Workshop on Teaching Space held recently provided attendees with substantive knowledge on space, including leading edge information and in-depth analysis of classic space studies. The weeklong workshop, July 26-30, 2021, at MGMWERX in Montgomery, Alabama, also
Aug. 3, 2021
Air University commander experiences AFROTC Field Training

Lt. Gen. James Hecker, commander and president of Air University, visited Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, July 13 to observe the training and evaluation of cadets at Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Field Training 2021. Though the training usually takes place at
July 23, 2021
AFCLC, AF Cyber College host cyber LITE training event

In keeping with Brown’s mandate of “Accelerate Change or Lose,” the Air Force Culture and Language Center is co-hosting a cyber educational event July 20-29, 2021, to take a closer look at cyber operations in today’s era of global strategic competition.
June 8, 2021
AFCLC, CASI and DLIFLC host China ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ training event

In keeping with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown’s mandate of "Accelerate Change or Lose," the Air Force Culture and Language Center is co-hosting the “Belt and Road Initiative” training event June 7-18, 2021, at Air University to take a closer look at China’s global economic and
June 3, 2021
Maxwell hosts first DoDEA pilot program, opens application for off-base children

“This program expands public education options in the River Region,” said Lt. Gen. James Hecker, Air University commander and president. “We appreciate the great local community partners and DoDEA collaborations to increase public education options, and we’ll continue to work with them and the team
May 27, 2021
CMSAF visits heritage museum to see new AFJROTC enlisted legacy display

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass visited the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute at the Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Alabama, recently to view the new Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps enlisted legacy display.The display honors the dedication that AFJROTC enlisted
May 24, 2021
Holt assumes command of LeMay Center, vice command of Air University

Major Gen. William Holt II assumed command of the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and the position of vice commander of Air University during a ceremony May 24, 2021, at Maxwell Air Force Base. The LeMay Center focuses on advancing warfighting through doctrine,
May 20, 2021
Air University honors Alabama Goodwill Ambassador volunteers

Air University’s International Officer School hosted its 44th annual Alabama Goodwill Ambassador Appreciation event May 18, 2021 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The celebration was modified to a smaller gathering this year to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.
April 29, 2021
Majority of Misawa’s AFJROTC Cadets make the grade

Moreover, Edgren’s AFJROTC was one of a 10-unit test program to incorporate 8th graders in the almost 900 unit worldwide AFJROTC enterprise, and their instructor colonel could not be prouder.

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