Air University joined forces with the Air Force General Counsel to create a new center of excellence devoted to the art of negotiation. Located at Maxwell AFB, Ala., the center, say officials, will aid the Air Force by developing airmen with skills in negotiating, collaborating, and problem-solving—“now a crucial part of the military’s skill set.” It’s supposed to work wonders in the joint environment.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed to undertake far-reaching reforms on the way the U.S. military buys weapons, promising a sweeping overhaul of the way the Defense Department determines requirements, handles the acquisition process, and tests its kit. The fundamental goal, which Hegseth underscored in a 1-hour and 10-minute speech…


