Air University cannot just decide to offer new degrees. As a federal institution, it must seek Congressional approval. Carl Bergquist reports that Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) has proposed an amendment to the 2008 defense authorization bill that would enable AU to offer three new degrees: a doctorate of philosophy in strategic studies, a master of flight test engineering, and a master of air, space, and cyberspace.
The last remaining T-1 Jayhawk at JBSA-Randolph, Texas, took its final flight to the "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on July 15. The 99th Flying Training Squadron will train pilots using T-6 and simulator until it gets T-7 Red Hawk in fiscal 2026.