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Air University overhauls curriculum to focus on competition
February 4, 2022 — Addressing the ever-shifting dynamics of the global political and military landscapes, Air University has undertaken the most significant overhaul of professional military education since the end of the Cold War... MORE

Air University is releasing a fully integrated and comprehensive student management system that will make it less cumbersome for educators to track students’ academic lifecycles and easier for students to check their course progress in real time. (Courtesy graphic)

Commentary: Is this the right one?
September 19, 2017 — As leaders, we need to remember our words, actions, and the “bait” we select in developing our Airmen, must be carefully considered for optimal impact. Not only do we need to know whom we are trying to reach, but also understand their motivations and the best way to get them to embrace our message... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jason Kadisak, 331st Training Squadron military training instructor, provides marching instructions to newly arrived Air Force basic trainees May 20, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Military training instructors are vital to maintaining the world’s greatest Air Force. In 7 ½ weeks, MTIs transform America’s sons and daughters from civilians into Airmen by instilling discipline, attention to detail, esprit de corps and challenging them physically and mentally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/released)

One person helps make a difference for students, teachers, community
January 6, 2017 — Students at Smith Elementary School in San Antonio received a surprise Dec. 12, 2016, when Danielle Smith, a civilian employee at the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, donated boxes of school supplies and presented several of the teachers with gift baskets and gift cards at a ceremony held in the packed school gym... MORE

(From left) Sgt. 1st Class Roberta Stevens, Vanessa Fo-Norton, Sgt, 1st Class Antonio Young, Staff Sgt. Brady Kornelis, Karen Archondisis, Danielle Smith, Mariana Ruiz, Command Sgt. Maj. Napoleon Noguerapayan and 1st Sgt. Thadenia Leach hold up a sign from students at Smith Elementary School thnaking the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston for donated school supplies Dec. 16, 2016.