Education took center stage here Tuesday as base leadership, community partners and academic representatives gathered for the official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Troy Universityā€™s new on-base location.
The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron launched a lighting modernization project in February, a step toward increasing energy efficiency and cost savings by replacing outdated fixtures with LED systems under the aircraft sunshades.
Education took center stage here Tuesday as base leadership, community partners and academic representatives gathered for the official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Troy University’s new on-base location.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the U.S. Air Force and Troy University, a relationship that has supported military education initiatives for nearly six decades.
“It is an incredible opportunity for us to include now a fourth university for our Airmen to learn from,” said Col. Hugh Walker, 20th Fighter Wing deputy commander and acting wing commander.
Troy University has been a partner in military education since 1965, and is currently offering more than 40...
