Dr. Melondy Buckner, University of Arizona South interim dean, speaks during a speaker series event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 19, 2017, for the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Academic Outreach Program with the University of Arizona. The intent of the speaker series is to facilitate the exchange ideas between government and academic institutions while fostering collaborative discussions about global issues. This 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Academic Outreach Program is modeled after U.S Southern Command’s partnership with Florida International University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)