(U.S. Air Force photo by Billy Blankenship)
By Billy Blankenship
Air University Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — Air University convened its 72nd National Security Forum this week, bringing civilian leaders and military professionals together to examine national security challenges and how decisions affecting the joint force are made.
Over three days, participants engage directly with senior Department of the Air Force leaders, faculty and Air War College students through keynote addresses, small-group seminars and operational engagements designed to provide context behind national security decision-making.
“Over the next few days, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the national security challenges we face and the people working to address them,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jocelyn J. Schermerhorn, commander of the Air War College.
This year’s forum opened May 5 with remarks from Schermerhorn and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Tulley, commander and president of Air University, followed by an address from Edwin H. Oshiba, a member of the Senior Executive Service and administrative assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force.
The program continues with expert-led discussions on current operational challenges, including regional security dynamics and ongoing conflicts, along with seminar discussions that allow participants to exchange perspectives with military counterparts.
The National Security Forum, a Secretary of the Air Force-sponsored program established in 1954, is conducted by the Air War College, an Air University school at Maxwell, which is located in Montgomery.
Each year, a select group of civic leaders from across the United States and partner nations is nominated and invited to participate based on their roles in business, government, academia and community leadership.
U.S. Air Force, joint service members and civilian leaders attend opening remarks for the National Security Forum at Air University. The forum brings together military professionals and civilian leaders to exchange perspectives on national security challenges and strengthen shared understanding across sectors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Billy Blankenship)
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