22nd US Air Force Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind appointed, prioritizing warfighter development and introducing a new four-class system for cadet leadership preparation.

Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, a 1991 US Air Force Academy graduate, has been appointed as the 22nd superintendent, succeeding Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark. With a career in the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, Bauernfeind's priorities include developing warfighters, leaders of character, and critical thinkers to adapt to a dynamic world. He aims to improve the academy by making it more demanding, introducing a new four-class system to prepare cadets for leadership roles, and ensuring they are equipped for their future roles in the changing world.

August 03, 2024
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