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Retired instructor tours ACSC after 50 years

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas H. Howell, former Air Command and Staff College instructor, pictured with his wife, Vernell, and their children in 1972 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 21, 2025. Howell was originally selected to attend ACSC in 1972 for a one-year assignment, but stayed for four years, as he was also assigned as the first African American instructor at ACSC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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Retired instructor tours ACSC after 50 years

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas H. Howell, former Air Command and Staff College instructor, listens in on an ACSC student discussion seminar at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 21, 2025. After more than 50 years, Howell and his wife of 61 years, Vernell, returned to Maxwell for a tour of ACSC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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Retired instructor tours ACSC after 50 years

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas H. Howell, former Air Command and Staff College instructor, speaks with ACSC leadership during a mission brief at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 21, 2025. After more than 50 years, Howell and his wife of 61 years, Vernell, returned to Maxwell for a tour of ACSC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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Barnes Center welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Parker H. Wright, commander of the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education, passes the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education flag to Col. Stephanie Q. Wilson during an Assumption of Command ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 14, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)

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Barnes Center welcomes new commander

Col. Stephanie Q. Wilson gives a speech after taking command of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education during an Assumption of Command ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 14, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan VanArtsdalen, Air Command and Staff College fellow, and Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, pose for a photo with their two children during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 10, 2024. Over 16 years of active duty, Melissa has served as a warrior, healer and leader. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, and current Mrs. Alabama International, poses for a portrait highlighting her dual roles in healthcare and service at Birmingham, Alabama, May 29, 2025. Over her 16-year career, VanArtsdalen has served as a physician assistant, medical officer and mentor to countless Airmen. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, crowned Mrs. Alabama International, waves to the crowd at a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game in Montgomery, Alabama, June 11, 2025. The Mrs. International competition emphasizes community impact and public speaking, with 50% of the score based on interview performance. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, and Maj. Ryan VanArtsdalen, Air Command and Staff College fellow, spend time with their children and family dog in Prattville, Alabama, June 26, 2025. The dual-military couple has served a combined 37 years on active duty and co-founded a nonprofit supporting mental wellness in the military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera)

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Air War College: developing strategic Air Force leaders

The Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 4, 2025. The Air War College’s curriculum and research emphasizes the employment of air, space, and cyberspace in joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan)

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June Doctrine Paragon: JFACC Photo

June Doctrine Paragon: JFACC Photo

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Barnes Center’s Foundations receives prestige education achievement award

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education’s Foundations Force Development Section receives the 2024 General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award during a ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 11, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)

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Barnes Center’s Foundations receives prestige education achievement award

The General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award trophy sits in the lobby of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education. The Barnes Center's Foundations Force Development Section received the 2024 General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award during a ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)

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Barnes Center’s Foundations receives prestige education achievement award

Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, gives remarks after the Barnes Center's Foundations Force Development Section received the 2024 General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award during a ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)

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Barnes Center’s Foundations receives prestige education achievement award

Airmen from the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education's Foundations Force Development Section read the citations that accompanied the 2024 General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award during an award ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)

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Barnes Center brings enlisted PME to AU campus

Left to right, Chief Master Sgt. Sean Ellenburg, Col. Damian Schlussel and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi cut the ribbon on the new Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education during the Barnes Center’s ribbon cutting ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., May 9, 2025. The center moved from Gunter Annex to Chennault Circle, the heart of Air University’s campus, historically known for officer education and training. Ellenburg is the senior enlisted leader of the Barnes Center and Schlussel is the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Ferguson)

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Barnes Center brings enlisted PME to AU campus

Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, speaks during the Barnes Center’s ribbon cutting ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., May 9, 2025. The center moved from Gunter Annex to Chennault Circle, the heart of Air University’s campus, historically known for officer education and training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Ferguson)

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Barnes Center brings enlisted PME to AU campus

Senior Air Force leaders attend the new Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education’s ribbon cutting ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., May 9, 2025. The center moved from Gunter Annex to Chennault Circle, the heart of Air University’s campus, historically known for officer education and training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Ferguson)

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Barnes Center brings enlisted PME to AU campus

A contractor installs the sign on the new Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, building 1400, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., May 2, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Ferguson)

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Mr. Michael Marshall on how the Air University is focusing on modernizing the learning environment by updating the traditional classroom

Mr. Michael Marshall on how the Air University is focusing on modernizing the learning environment by updating the traditional classroom

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