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Texas A&M to Train Space Force Leaders

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 to study annually.
Course focuses on leadership and space expertise.
Partnership adds to A&M System's national security portfolio.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate the Space Force's growing reliance on civilian institutions for leadership development, which could signal a shift in how the military approaches professional education. The agreement suggests a long-term commitment to collaboration between Texas A&M and the Space Force, which may lead to further joint initiatives in space education and training.

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What Happened

University Partners with Space Force to Develop Leaders

The Texas A&M University System has been chosen by the U.S. Space Force to continue hosting its Captains Leadership Course through 2036, with up to 420 Guardians studying annually. The four-week resident program will focus on leadership and space expertise, and is part of the Space Force’s efforts to build its own professional military education program. The partnership adds to the A&M System’s broad national security portfolio, which includes work at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Pantex Plant, as reported by A&M System News.

Source | Originally Published: September 24, 2026

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