Developmental education grads selected for advanced studies group Published Dec. 17, 2015 Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Eighty Air Force officers have been selected as primary or alternate academic year 2016 advanced studies group participants. The board, which convened in November, considered eligible officers who had completed, or were completing, their in-residence intermediate developmental education program, said Capt. Amanda Essary, Air Force Personnel Center developmental education. "The purpose of the advanced study group program is to develop participants' strategic thinking skills so that they are better able to contribute to national security and support U.S. national interests," the captain said. The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies selected 36 primary officers and 21 as alternates. The School of Advanced Military Studies selected 10 primary officers and three alternates. The School of Advanced Warfighting selected two officers. The Maritime Advanced Warfighting School selected eight officers. To see the list of selectees, go to the myPers website, select "Any" next to the search window and enter 2016 Advanced Studies Group in the search window. For more information about Air Force personnel programs go to the myPers website. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following these instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.