Warrant Officer Training School Class 26-04 graduated May 28, 2026, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Since opening its doors in late 2024, the school has developed and graduated more than 200 Air Force warrant officers prepared to serve as trusted technical experts and credible advisors across the force. Embodying the Air Force Warrant Officer motto, “Technical Experts, Combat Leaders,” these professionals bridge the gap between the enlisted and commissioned officer corps while delivering specialized expertise directly to the warfighter. (U.S. Air Force video by Robert Dantzler)
Air University’s School of Advanced Air and Space Studies graduated its Class of 2026 during a May 27 ceremony, recognizing 45 officers and civilians preparing for assignments across the Joint Force. Senior leaders emphasized critical thinking, adaptability and strategic decision-making in future operational environments.
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.
