Air University is hosting a counterinsurgency symposium next week at Maxwell AFB, Ala., to generate additional perspectives on the issue as the Air Force grapples with developing its own response to irregular warfare. Earlier this year, Air University gathered subject matter experts to help develop a defining airpower counterinsurgency plan it hopes to publish in June.
								Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds took charge of NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa on Oct. 31, one day after being confirmed for the post by the Senate.							
						

