Air Force leaders decided to realign the Air Force Doctrine Center with Air University and made the move effective April 6. According to an April 13 statement, the Doctrine Center, which has operated as a direct reporting unit to the Chief of Staff since its creation 1997, is “now a proven asset.” The Doctrine Center, which is located at Maxwell AFB, Ala., the home of Air University, will report directly to the AU commander.
Airmen basic rarely go on to become four-star generals, but one who did retired last week after a 42 year career that saw him rise from a lowly slick-sleeve to the head of one of the Air Force’s most important major commands.