The Commander, Officer Training School, invites you to attend our 50th Anniversary Celebration from 5-7 February 2010 at Maxwell AFB, AL.  We will commemorate 50 years of excellence and the graduation of class 60A, the first class to graduate from USAF Officer Training School.

Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) first opened its doors at Lackland AFB, TX in 1959 with a class of 89 trainees.  It was a 90-day program of physical, academic, and military training to transform active duty, reserve, and National Guard enlisted personnel into quality commissioned officers ready to meet the dynamic mission of the US Air Force.  When Officer

Candidate School (OCS) closed its doors in 1963,OTS became the sole organization for training officers, training as many as 7,894 new officers in 1967.

In September 1993, the school relocated to Maxwell AFB, AL as part of the Chief of Staff’s vision to align all officer education and training under Air University.  In February 1997, OTS and Air Force ROTC were merged under the newly created Air Force Officer Accession and Training Schools (AFOATS), which in 2008 became the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development.  In addition to the Basic Officer Training (BOT) program, OTS also provides initial officership training for Air Force active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve medical officers, chaplains and lawyers through the Commissioned Officer Training (COT) program. 

In August 2009, the Air National Guard’s Academy of Military Science relocated their initial officer training program from McGhee Tyson ANG base in Knoxville TN to the OTS complex at Maxwell solidifying OTS as a total force training location.  During its 50 years, OTS has trained and commissioned more than 100,000 men and women who have answered their nation’s call and served in peace and war with the motto…“Always with Honor.”

Friday, 5 February 2010

• Retreat Ceremony: 1600
• Icebreaker: 1800

Saturday, 6 February 2010

• 5K Run: 0700
• Campus Tours: 0800
• Golf Tournament: 0800
• Gala Dinner: 1800

Casual get-together with heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks at the O’Club

Join us at the Embassy Suites for the Gala Dinner for a fellowship opportunity with OTS alumni!  The Gala Dinner is a formal attire event (Civilians: Suit/Military: Mess Dress) in the Embassy Ballroom.  Choose from the following meal options:

• Veal Medallions - grilled medallions of veal, topped with fried sage and peppercorn demi glace then paired with parmesan chive whipped potatoes and green beans

• Louisiana Chicken Cordon Bleu - buttermilk breaded, tasso and baby swiss stuffed chicken breast, topped with andouille & wild mushroom cream sauce and presented with parmesan chive whipped potatoes and green beans

• Spiral Pasta with assorted vegetables- carrots, snap peas, broccoli and peppers with an Alfredo Sauce

All meals will be served with a chef garden salad and Chocolate Lovin' Spoon Cake

Join us for a day of fun at Cypress Tree Golf Course, Maxwell AFB!  This 4 Person Scramble tournament will create a truly spectacular golf experience.  Golfers can sign up individually or as a team.  The $45 registration for the tournament includes: greens fee, cart, range balls, lunch, and prizes.  Prizes will be awarded to:

• Closest to the pin
• Longest drive (Men & Women categories)
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams

Rental Clubs are available for an additional cost (pay at the course).

Lodging

Call 334-953-2055 to make reservations at the University Inn (Maxwell Lodging).  If you cannot make reservations at the University Inn, here is a link to find out more about local hotels.

Tops in Blue will be performing in the Davis Theater at 1900, 5-6 February 2010.

Visit the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to find out about the many other attractions and events Montgomery has to offer.