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July 9, 2026
LEAP Scholars bring unifying effort to massive CENTAM Guardian exercise

When regional security and humanitarian crises call for a unified, multinational response, clear communication is just as important as tactical proficiency.
July 1, 2026
LEAP Scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit

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
June 30, 2026
AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners

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.
June 30, 2026
Air University prepares leaders for challenges in the space domain

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
June 29, 2026
Maxwell AICUZ Open House set for July 8

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.
June 26, 2026
AFIT and AFRL Announce Appointments for Endowed Term Chairs for Nuclear Systems

The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AFIT GSEM), in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory Strategic Deterrence S&T Division (AFRL/RJD), is proud to announce the 2026-2028 academic appointments for the Endowed Term Chairs for Nuclear
June 26, 2026
Printing Light: Custom Radiation Detectors Through Additive Manufacturing

A recent project sponsored by the Department of Energy (NNSA DNN R&D) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) pursued a 3D-printing approach for creating pixelated plastic scintillator arrays to improve manufacturing time and cost.
June 25, 2026
Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Seventy-four years after Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford saved his wounded pilot and crippled aircraft over North Korea, his extraordinary heroism was permanently etched in stone at the Enlisted Heritage Hall’s Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026.