News

April 2, 2024
Barnes Center reminder: PT and uniform non-compliance could result in removal

Airmen attending enlisted professional military education courses could be sent back to their units for failing to meet standards starting May 1, according to a recent Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education operational order.
Feb. 28, 2024
Chief orientation prepares selects for the next level

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education welcomed 483 chief master sergeant-selects from across the globe to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 20 – 23, for the 2024 Chief Master Sergeant Orientation.
Feb. 9, 2024
BCEE concludes Foundations IOC, focuses on FOC

The Barnes Center for Enlisted Education will begin the full operational capability phase of Foundations in March, after concluding its initial operational capability phase, Jan. 30, 2024.
Jan. 30, 2024
CCAF Task Force formed to address student concerns

Air University has initiated a task force to address issues Community College of the Air Force students are having with transcripts, graduations and communications following its move to the AU Student Information System.
Dec. 19, 2023
Maxwell Airman Leadership School welcomes new commandant

Master Sgt. Ryan McConnell takes over leadership of the school from Master Sgt. Michael Williams.
Dec. 14, 2023
New Royal Thai Air Force leader visits Air University for first time

The leader of the Royal Thai Air Force paid a visit to the U.S. Air Force’s home of airpower education, Dec. 12, 2023, to learn more about its officer and enlisted academic courses, the recognition program for its distinguished international military alumni and the capabilities of its wargaming
Nov. 21, 2023
Chief reflects on first Foundations IOC

On Nov. 16, 2023, we celebrated a momentous achievement, as 31 newly graduated Airmen, guided by six exceptional instructors, took the stage. Their accomplishments marked the successful completion of 32 hours of instruction for the inaugural initial operational capability of the Junior Enlisted
Nov. 21, 2023
Military training team travels to UAE for PME

A team of Barnes Center for Enlisted Education instructors traveled to the Middle East recently to deliver noncommissioned officer leadership curriculum to members of the United Arab Emirates Air Force.