Air University researchers, educators earn AETC STEM honors www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410F7E
07 Oct 2026
- MAXWELL, AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- A technical idea matters when the force can put it to work. Six Air University researchers, educators and STEM contributors earned Air Education and Training Command-level honors in the 2026 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Awards....
Building Ready Leaders: AFIT Hosts Inaugural Civilian BCE/DBCE Seminar to Advance Installation Readiness www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410F78
07 Oct 2026
- AFIT’s inaugural Civilian BCE/DBCE Seminar brought installation leaders together to explore new approaches to infrastructure delivery, quality of life, and emergency readiness. The forum equipped civilian leaders to navigate evolving operational challenges and make informed decisions that keep installations ready...
AFIT CE refreshes Air Force Civil Engineer basic civilian course, WMGT 100 www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410F7A
29 Sep 2026
- The Civil Engineer School at the Air Force Institute of Technology recently updated their ‘Air Force Civil Engineer Basic Civilian Course,’ WMGT 100. The self-paced 18-hour online course is tailored for Department of the Air Force civilian personnel and provides...
Eyes on the Airfield: AFIT sUAS Research Aims to Accelerate Combat Recovery www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410F7B
24 Sep 2026
- AFIT researchers are exploring how small unmanned aircraft systems could help Airmen Engineers assess damaged airfields faster and from a safer distance. By delivering a clearer picture of hazards before personnel enter harm’s way, the technology could accelerate airfield recovery...
AFIT CE partners with Indo-Pacific nations to strengthen regional infrastructure planning and interoperability www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410C72
23 Sep 2026
- The Civil Engineer School at the Air Force Institute of Technology supported the ‘Indo-Pacific Unity Allies & Partners Summit’ in Guam in July 2026 by delivering an installation planning and contingency base planning hands-on session. Attendees practiced base planning concepts...
AFIT alumnus confirmed as new Chief of Space Operations www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410C78
13 Aug 2026
- Deputy Chief of Space Operations Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess testifies during a Senate hearing at the Dirksen Building, Washington, D.C. July 16, 2026. Scheiss was nominated as the 3rd Chief of Space Operations and the hearing was part of the...
AFIT Provost, CAO Retires After 26 Years of Service www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410C7A
04 Aug 2026
- Dr. Heidi Ries, Air Force Institute of Technology provost and chief academic officer, gives closing remarks at her retirement ceremony at the United States National Museum of the Air Force, in Dayton, Ohio, on July 23, 2026. Ries began at...
AFIT CI's Kelly Adams Recipient of NAA's 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410C7B
03 Aug 2026
- Ms. Kelly Adams, Air Force Institute of Technology Program Director was chosen as the recipient of the National Aeronautic Association 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy. (U.S. Air Force contribute photo)WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2026 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announces...
AFIT CI Student, LEAP Scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410D72
01 Jul 2026
- Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution Programs student and LEAP Scholar, Capt. Rafael Mata (left) interprets during a meeting between AFIT alumnus, Col. Ernest Csoma, Director, F-16 Program, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah...
AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410D73
29 Jun 2026
- The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation and Association of Graduates recognized five alumni for their outstanding career achievements in a ceremony on June 19. Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and AFIT...