Farewell to Retired Col. Michael Heil, PhD: Former AFIT Commandant; Remembered As a Friend to All www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410B7F
27 Feb 2026
- It is with heavy hearts that AFIT announces the sudden passing of retired Col. Michael Heil, PhD, AFIT alumnus, former AFIT Commandant and former professor of Aerospace Engineering and Director, Center for Space Studies and Research. Prior to his passing,...
AFIT Civilian Institution Fellows Conclude Google EWI Tour www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410979
16 Sep 2025
- The Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution’s (AFIT/CI) Education With Industry (EWI) fellows recently concluded their 10-month career development experience with Google Public Sector. The team of included (left to right): Maj. Kebin Umodo, Megan Hoffman (program manager, Google...
AFIT welcomes new commander www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0363470D
15 Aug 2024
- Col. Christopher Rondeau (right) assumes command of Air University Detachment 1 at the Air Force Institute of Technology from Maj. Gen. Parker Wright (left), commander, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education, and deputy commander of Air University,...
AFIT’s School of Systems and Logistics Honors the Newest Demidovich Award Recipient www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0363470A
15 Aug 2024
- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s School of Systems and Logistics honored Robert “Tony” Jones with the 2023 John W. Demidovich Award during a ceremony on 2 August. Established in 1989, the Demidovich Award is the highest honor the school’s...
CE Instructor Awarded 2023 Air Force Association Lisa S. Disbrow Outstanding Civilian of the Year www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0363460C
15 Jul 2024
- In a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of civil engineering, Craig DeBeni was honored with the 2023 Air Force Association Lisa S. Disbrow Outstanding Civilian of the Year Award at the Air Force level. This award is...
AFIT Faculty Receive AFA Sponsored Awards www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0363460B
24 Jun 2024
- David Babcock, president of the Air and Space Forces Association, Wright Memorial Chapter 212 presented the 2023 AFA Wright Memorial Chapter awards to five Air Force Institute of Technology faculty members on May 30. The awards recognize faculty who advance...
Revamped Cybersecurity Course Prepares Civil Engineers for Real-World Threats www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=03634608
20 Jun 2024
- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineer School recently revamped its Advanced Control Systems Cybersecurity course, expanding the curriculum to include new exercises targeting wireless access points, fire alarms, traffic lights and other enhanced material supporting base critical infrastructure...
AFIT faculty member receives Air Force 2023 Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Award www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0363410A
06 Jun 2024
- Eric Meiers, director of the Department of Nuclear Studies at the Air Force Institute of Technology, is the Headquarters Air Force-level winner of the 2023 Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Award, Civilian Category III of the Year.This annual award, administered...
AFIT Changes Its Shirt www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=03604B0A
04 Dec 2023
- The Air Force Institute of Technology welcomed Master Sgt. Sean Loveland as their new first sergeant in October. As the first sergeant, or Shirt, Loveland advises the commander on all matters concerning the health, morale, welfare, professional development and...
AFIT's Joint Intermediate Cyberspace Operations Course Adds Unique Senior Leader Perspectives www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=03604A0F
16 Oct 2023
- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s School of Strategic Force Studies Joint Intermediate Cyberspace Operations course graduated its fifth offering of 2023 in September while adding a new twist on the final student capstone project. (U.S. Air Force Photo by...