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  • SOC partners with Columbia University on innovation

    Air University’s Squadron Officer College has partnered with Columbia University to transform its education approaches to maximize student performance in a digital world.Nineteen members of AU faculty, 14 from SOC, attended a five-day seminar recently at the New York City school. The seminar

  • AFJROTC cadets attend Gen. Franks’ leadership program

    Two Air Force JROTC cadets from Utah were selected to attend the Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks program held in Hobart, Oklahoma, July 9-15, 2016.Cadets Cole Cutner and Jack Wright from Dixie High School, St. George, Utah, were among only 67 U.S. and international students selected

  • Future officers forfeit summer to train with Special Tactics

    During the summer, most college students are enjoying a much-needed break from their studies or working a part-time job to pay for school. Instead, nearly 50 Air Force ROTC cadets across the nation chose to push through grueling workouts and leadership challenges during a week-long Special Tactics

  • Future officers forfeit summer to train with Special Tactics

    During the summer, most college students are enjoying a much-needed break from their studies or working a part-time job to pay for school. Instead, nearly 50 Air Force ROTC cadets across the nation chose to push through grueling workouts and leadership challenges during a week-long Special Tactics

  • 2016 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge sends Maxwell youth to the White House

    Lael Jefferson, 12, and her mother Takeisha pack their bags in preparation for their trip to the White House. However, unlike the thousands of tourists who visit the White House every day, the Jefferson’s are going as invited guests. This one in a lifetime opportunity came along when Takeisha and

  • Ben Smith: The fight for life

    Rusty barbwire fencing surrounds the pastures throughout Ben Smith’s small Alabama hometown. Ben longed for an opportunity to place the dirt roads in his rear view mirror, destination success ahead. “Airman Smith,” had a nice ring to it, he thought.Smith saw the military as his only path to getting

  • Commander establishes vision to be the best Air Base Wing

    The 42nd Air Base Wing commander, Col. Eric Shafa, speaks to Airmen during his first commander’s call as the new commander. During his speech, he shared his experiences, as well as, his priorities and goals for the wing.