42d Security Forces Squadron hosts Police Week events at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 11–15, 2026. The weeklong observance honored the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel through memorial events, competitive activities and community engagement opportunities across the installation. National Police Week, established in 1962, recognizes law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while strengthening partnerships between military defenders and the communities they serve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evan Porter)
Air University recognized the Air War College Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, marking the completion of a year of advanced professional military education focused on strategy, joint operations and leadership in an increasingly complex global security environment.
Air University is preparing senior leaders to define problems early and align effort to outcomes across the joint force. At the Air War College, part of the Air University enterprise, Brig. Gen. Jocelyn Schermerhorn said the program emphasizes critical thinking, integration across joint all-domain operations and application to real-world challenges. Through research task forces and wargaming, students work on operational problems identified...
Air University highlights a recent lesson examining the Spanish-American War and how decisions are often shaped before conflict begins. Led by Robert Clemm, professor of national security studies at Air University’s Air Force Global College, the session explored how public sentiment, economic interests and strategic conditions influenced U.S. entry into the war. The lesson reinforces how Air University develops leaders prepared to make...
At Maxwell Air Force Base, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe told Airmen readiness starts with knowing what winning looks like and leading people to meet that standard.
He tied everyday actions to real mission outcomes, showing how Air University’s education shapes decisions across the Joint Force. His message was simple: trust your people, move with purpose, and take care of each other.
Because a force that is connected,...
Air University develops joint warfighters who can assess conditions, frame options and support decisions across the operational and strategic levels. Through education, research and doctrine, the enterprise prepares leaders to address real-world problems and contribute to planning, campaign design and decision-making across the Joint Force.
Air University is building decision advantage by developing trust, judgment and initiative early in Airmen’s careers. Through Project Airmen Inspiring Mentorship, NCOs and junior Airmen form relationships that strengthen how teams communicate, align and execute under pressure. That development shows up later in planning, exercises and operations, where Airmen contribute directly to faster, more effective decisions across the Joint Force.
