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International graduates are soon returning to the Air University campus to share their thoughts and perspectives on a variety of military topics at an inaugural event designed specifically to strengthen partnerships and keep the competition at the forefront. world.

International military alumni, graduates of one or more Air University officers and enlisted professional military training programs, will attend the Air University International Alumni Seminar, March 7-9, 2023.

‘In partnership with the Department of State, this inaugural IADS is another example of the Air University’s growing contribution to the Air Force Chief of Staff’integrated by design‘efforts with our partners and allies,’ said Colonel Alex Ganster, Commandant of the International Officers School and AU Director of International Affairs.

The event will bring together 31 senior officers and enlisted leaders who are international alumni of the AU representing 25 countries around the world. Partners and allies from every geographic combat command in the United States will attend the seminar, which will build partner capacity and build strategic relationships.

Guest speakers and presenters will lead discussions on a wide range of topics, such as women’s participation in peace and security, development and empowerment of enlisted forces, and integrated-by-design concepts. These concepts include agile combat employment, joint command and control in all domains, interoperability and information sharing.

“The United States will benefit from the perspectives of these senior leaders, as part of shared strategic challenges that require interdependent solutions driven by security cooperation and strategic partnerships,” Ganster said.