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Texas A&M to Train Space Force Leaders Through 2036

September 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Texas A&M to host Space Force Captains Leadership Course through 2036.
Up to 420 Guardians will study annually.
Course focuses on leadership and space expertise.
Partnership aims to prepare officers for contested space domain.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate the Space Force's growing emphasis on professional military education and leadership development. The selection of Texas A&M suggests a focus on integrating space expertise across the joint force, which could strengthen the university's position as a national security leader and may set a precedent for future collaborations between academia and the military.

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What Happened

University Partners with Space Force to Develop Future Leaders

The U.S. Space Force has chosen Texas A&M University to continue hosting its Captains Leadership Course through 2036, with up to 420 Guardians studying annually. The four-week resident program aims to prepare officers to lead people, make sound decisions, and integrate space expertise across the joint force. Texas A&M was competitively selected in 2025 and has successfully conducted six cohorts of the course this year. The partnership adds to the university’s broad national security portfolio, as reported by Texas A&M University System.

Source | Originally Published: September 25, 2026

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