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Air University is the Air Force's center for military PME. We are a major component of Air Education and Training Command, and the lead agent of Air Force education.

This commercial depicts some of the ways in which Air University paves the way for military innovation.

Chief Master Sgt. Manny Piñeiro, the United States Air Force First Sergeant Special Duty Manager, pulled from his life experience to paint a picture for a path to success, regardless of obstacles we all confront to reach the pinnacle of our development. As first sergeants, senior leaders and people of influence, our responsability as role models and mentors is to provide examples to those watching us. Don't count time, make time count!

Military Training Instructors initiate initial training for aspiring Air Force officers when they arrive at Air Force Officer Training School at Air University. Instructors are responsible for teaching basic military standards, enabling candidates to transform into airmen.

Military Training Instructors

Dr. Quinton Sasnett, Air University faculty member, talks about adapting methodology and the importance of education in our military.

Changing Methodology

Col. Niki Lindhorst, the Air University Space Force Chair, talks about the curriculum development for space education within all of Air University's education and training programs.

Building Space Professionals

Dr. Quinton Sasnett, a faculty member at Air University, talks about the university's civilian associates degree program for government civilians. For more information, visit www.airuniversity.af.edu/Eaker-Center

Civilian Degree Program

This is a That's Air University series video featuring CMSgt Tamar Dennis, Command Chief of Air University.

The Airmen We Need

Maj. Heidi Jensen, an Air University Fellow, speaks about how her time as an Air University instructor has prepared her to bring a more diverse perspective to her follow on student experience at AU's Air Command and Staff College.

Building Critical Thinkers

Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons talks about organizational culture and challenges leaders.

Organizational Culture

Richard Aldridge,the Program Executive Officer for Business and Enterprise Systems, talks about Air University and delivering education in a modern, flexible way.

Speed of Relevance

Col. Scott Rizer, Air University's International Officer School director, talks about the importance of building partnerships and critical thinkers. IOS is the university's lead-up course to prepare all international officers for attending Air War College, Air Command and Staff College and Squadron Officer College. Since 1954, over 11,000 international military students from 143 countries have graduated from IOS preparatory courses.

Building Partnerships

In this 5-part series, the Director of Strategic Leadership Communication, Tony Richardson, discusses his 4 C’s of leadership; care, communicate, connect, and commit.
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Leadership 4 C's

In this 5-part series, the Director of Strategic Leadership Communication, Tony Richardson, discusses his 4 C’s of leadership; care, communicate, connect, and commit.
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In this 5-part series, the Director of Strategic Leadership Communication, Tony Richardson, discusses his 4 C’s of leadership; care, communicate, connect, and commit.
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In this 5-part series, the Director of Strategic Leadership Communication, Tony Richardson, discusses his 4 C’s of leadership; care, communicate, connect, and commit.
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In this 5-part series, the Director of Strategic Leadership Communication, Tony Richardson, discusses his 4 C’s of leadership; care, communicate, connect, and commit.
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The Director of Strategic Leadership Communication, Tony Richardson, discusses flipping the script on leadership.

Flip The Script

Air University News

12 Aug 2020
Air University Press releases Journal of the Americas 2020, vol. 2
Air University Press’s latest edition of the Air Force Journal of the Americas is available online. Read it at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/JOTA//.
11 Aug 2020
Air University Press releases The Secret Sauce for Organizational Success: Communications and Leadership on the Same Page
Air University Press’s latest book release is The Secret Sauce for Organizational Success: Communications and Leadership on the Same Page by retired Navy Rear Adm. Tom Jurkowsky.
10 Aug 2020
Cadets graduate inaugural Air Force Junior ROTC Cyber Academy
At the academy, which was held virtually, the 24 graduating cadets built skills in state-of-the-art computing and cybersecurity under the supervision of instructors from Mississippi State University and the Whatcom Community

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Air Force News

12 Aug 2020
SecAF visits Nellis AFB, Airmen innovation showcased
Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett visited Nellis Air Force Base Aug. 10-12 to see firsthand how Nellis AFB Airmen are driving innovation for the future.
12 Aug 2020
New Medical Provider Trends Dashboard Available for Members
Airmen and Space Professionals relocating on a permanent change of station with dependents are now able to access a Medical Provider Trends Dashboard that provides historical medical services information at Department of the
12 Aug 2020
374th SFS strengthens bilateral ties with Koku-Jieitai
The 374th Security Forces Squadron performed a flightline-intrusion scenario to test the comprehension and ability of Koku-Jieitai members to react quickly under pressure.

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Officer Education

Primary developmental education for Captains and their Department of the Air Force civilians. They are exposed to educational and experiential opportunities that challenge them to become more effective leaders for our Air Force.

Squadron Officer School

ACSC is the Air Force's intermediate level officer PME. Each year it has over 600 majors and major-equivalent civilians from the Air Force, other U.S. services, U.S. government agencies, and over 70 other nations.

Air Command and Staff College

Air Force's senior PME school for officers. Each year over 250 colonels and lieutenant colonels attend - from the Air Force and other U.S. military services, equivalent grade civilians from U.S. government agencies, as well as from 45 other nations.

Air War College

SAASS creates warrior-scholars who have a superior ability to solve complex problems; think critically; develop strategy and policy; and develop, evaluate, and employ airpower as a component of military force in support of national objectives.

School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

The eSchool brings the distance education programs of the Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, and Squadron Officer School together into a cohesive framework delivering the right education to the right person at the right time.

eSchool of Graduate PME

LeMay Center where Air Force doctrine is developed, advocated in exercises and wargames, represented in Joint and Multinational doctrine, and deployed to Airmen through a multifaceted outreach program.

LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education

International Officer School is the lead-up course to prepare all international officers for attending Air War College, Air Command and Staff College and Squadron Officer School.

International Officer School

The Air Force Institute of Technology, or AFIT, is the Air Force's graduate school of engineering and management as well as its institution for technical professional continuing education.

Air Force Institute of Technology

Officer Accessions

Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development

Holm Center for Officer Accessions & Citizen Development

Air Force Officer Training School

Air Force Officer Training School

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

Reserve Officer Training Corps

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Enlisted Education

Barnes Center for Enlisted Education

Barnes Center for Enlisted Education

Community College of the Air Force

Community College of the Air Force

Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course

Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course

Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute

Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute

Airman Leadership School

Airman Leadership School

Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course

Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course

Leadership & Professional Development

Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development

Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development

Air Force Civilian School' Air Force Civilian School

Department of the Air Force Civilian School

Commanders' Professional Development School

Commanders' Professional Development School

USAF First Sergeant Academy

Air Force First Sergeant Academy

Defense Financial Management & Comptroller School

Defense Financial Management & Comptroller School

Force Support Professional Development School

Force Support Professional Development School

Air Force Chaplain Corps College (AFCCC)

Air Force Chaplain Corps College

The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence

Profession of Arms Center of Excellence

Academic Centers

Air Force Culture and Language Center

Air Force Culture and Language Center

USAF Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies

USAF Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies

Air Force Negotiation Center

Air Force Negotiation Center

Air Force Cyber College

Air Force Cyber College

USAF Center for Strategy and Technology

USAF Center for Strategy and Technology

Air Force Fellows

Air Force Fellows

USAF Center for Strategic Leadership Communication

USAF Center for Strategic Leadership Communication

Education Resources

Teaching and Learning Center

Teaching and Learning Center

Squadron-Centered Learning

Squadron-Centered Learning

Flight Commander's Edge

Flight Commander's Edge

Maxwell AFB Resources

42d Force Support Squadron

Student Life

Medical Services

Maxwell AFB Clinic

ID Cards

ID Card Appointments

Telephone Directory

Telephone Directory