Acquisition Instructor Course names Course 26A selectees Published Aug. 29, 2025 By Marisa Alia-Novobilski Air Force Materiel Command WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Department of the Air Force Acquisition Instructor Course has selected 10 individuals to participate in Class 26A of the highly-competitive program. AQIC was established in 2019 to build greater collaboration between acquisition experts and warfighters. The course leverages cross-functional academics, hands-on experiences, case studies and more to build a cadre of graduates skilled at providing integrated acquisition leadership and support across a variety of portfolios. Graduates are expected to contribute to the acquisition community and schoolhouse, with the opportunity to fill specific positions at diverse developmental levels throughout the Department. All graduates earn a Special Experience Identifier and incur a three-year service commitment. Class 26A selectees will begin coursework on Jan. 5, 2026. The selectees, representing the Air and Space Forces, are: Capt. Jexenia M. Bennett, Pacific Air Forces Capt. Zeesha H. Braslawsce, Air Force Materiel Command Capt. Ethan S. Bryan, Air Combat Command Capt. Joshua G. Charles, Air Combat Command Michelle E. Graham, CIV, Air Force Materiel Command Capt. John R. Guthrie, Pacific Air Forces Dakotah W. Hogan, CIV, Air Force Cost Analysis Agency Capt. Joshua Y. Klimchak, Air Force Materiel Command Capt. Jasmin M. Solis, Air Force Special Operations Command Capt. Aleksandr R. Towne, Air Force Materiel Command Learn more about the Acquisition Instructor Course at https://www.afmc.af.mil/Careers/AQIC/. Applications for Class 26B will open in November 2025.