Maxwell Air Force Base News

Air University Press new book announcement: AI For The Rest of Us: Understanding the Technology That’s Shaping Our World by Lt Col Joseph O. Chapa.

Gail White — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:09:00 GMT

Air University Press new book announcement: AI For The Rest of Us: Understanding the Technology That’s Shaping Our World by Lt Col Joseph O. Chapa.

AFIT Provost, CAO Retires After 26 Years of Service

Jaclyn Knapp — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:49:00 GMT

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Provost and Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Dr. Heidi Ries, retired after 26 years of civil service on July 23, 2026.

Left of ‘Go’: CSAF’s Vision for Allied Airpower Depends on Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture

James Brown — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:27:00 GMT

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach recently delivered a clear message to the global defense community: “The most effective airpower is combined airpower.”

Squadron Officer School research program helps shape future Joint Staff operational research

Robert Dantzler — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:11:00 GMT

What began as a voluntary research opportunity for a small group of Squadron Officer School students has grown into a model for connecting professional military education directly with operational challenges facing the Department of War.

Air University names new command chief

Billy Blankenship — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Tidwell became Air University's new command chief July 21, joining the leadership team of the Department of the Air Force's integrated learning enterprise.

MAXFORCE 26-03

Pentagon News — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:38:00 GMT

Installation personnel participate in multiple emergency scenarios during MAXFORCE 26-03 at Maxwell

Air University examines lessons from the Nagorno-Karabakh wars

Billy Blankenship — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:31:23 GMT

Understanding modern warfare requires more than studying battles. It requires examining the political decisions, military investments and alliances that shape conflicts long before combat begins.

A Line on a Map, A Legacy Across a Hemisphere

Billy Blankenship — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:17:00 GMT

Why does Brazil speak Portuguese while much of Latin America speaks Spanish? It seems like a simple question, but the answer reaches back more than 500 years to a diplomatic agreement that reshaped the Western Hemisphere.

Hawthorne named July Crusader of the Month

Eric M. Sharman — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:49:23 GMT

Tech. Sgt. Fabion Hawthorne, 42d Air Base Wing Inspector General Wing Inspections coordinator, was named the wing’s Crusader of the Month for July.

Maxwell expands storm spotters training to improve weather preparedness.

Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:34:00 GMT

The National Weather Service will provide a class to equip military members, civilians and community members with practical knowledge and skills to identify and report real-time ground weather conditions.

Air University hosts Auburn leaders for partnership discussion

Staff Sgt. Evan Lichtenhan — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:51:00 GMT

Air University leaders hosted a delegation from Auburn University July 10, 2026, to discuss how Auburn’s academic and research capabilities could support professional military education and future fellowship opportunities.

First four complete Air Force warrant officer instructor course

Senior Airman Tanner Doerr — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:09:00 GMT

The Air Force Warrant Officer Training School graduated the first class of its Air Force Train, Advise, Coach Officer (AFTAC) program July 15, 2026.

DAFITC 2026 to advance digital edge from enterprise to orbit

Pentagon News — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:27:35 GMT

The 2026 Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Training and Education Event will bring Department of the Air Force and private-sector technology leaders to Montgomery Aug. 24-26.

Air University, AETC leaders discuss warfighter development, operational learning

Billy Blankenship — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:03:00 GMT

Air University hosted Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, June 3-4 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., for discussions on professional military education modernization, leader development and operational learning across the Department of the Air Force.

Looser takes command of Air Force Global College

Senior Airman Tanner Doerr — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Col. Andrew Looser assumed command of Air University’s Air Force Global College from Col. Damion Holtzclaw during a change of command ceremony July 10, 2026.

LEAP Scholars bring unifying effort to massive CENTAM Guardian exercise

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:11:00 GMT

When regional security and humanitarian crises call for a unified, multinational response, clear communication is just as important as tactical proficiency.

LEAP Scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit

James Brown — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:17:00 GMT

When U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Argentine Air Force Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Gustavo Valverde for an official counterpart visit on May 19, the mission was clearly defined: deepen bilateral defense cooperation and advance shared security priorities in the Western Hemisphere.

AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners

Jaclyn Knapp — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:40:00 GMT

The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation and Association of Graduates selected five graduates to receive recognition for their outstanding career achievements in a ceremony June 19.

Air University prepares leaders for challenges in the space domain

Billy Blankenship — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:44:00 GMT

Space supports nearly every aspect of modern military operations. Navigation, communications, missile warning and intelligence collection all rely on capabilities operating far above the Earth. As competitors expand their capabilities and commercial companies reshape the domain, military leaders are being challenged to think differently about deterrence, risk and the role space plays in future conflict.

Maxwell AICUZ Open House set for July 8

Maxwell Air Force Base Public Affairs — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:18:00 GMT

The 2026 AICUZ study includes the latest information with respect to not only the noise and safety environment but also land uses and development around the installation. The study is an update to the 2009 study.