Greetings & Welcome to the AFNC!

"We are proud of our center's history and we continuously strive to lead across the DoD in all we do here at The Air Force Negotiation Center (AFNC). AFNC is recognized as a leader in educating and training individuals and teams on conflict management, negotiation, mediation, and facilitation. Our instruction is presented across the Air Force and DoD, and delivered by our own world-class faculty.

In addition to training and education, the AFNC has a breadth of opportunities for academic scholars; we encourage individuals to engage in our publication programs through The Journal of Military Conflict Transformation (JMCT).

Thank you for visiting our page, and we hope you take a moment to engage with us online or in person."

Nicole J. London, Lt Col USAF   

   Director, Air Force Negotiation Center

Lieutenant Colonel Nicole J. London is the Director, U.S. Air Force Negotiation Center. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and from Arizona State University in 2015 with a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice.  She is a career Missile Operations officer with experience in ICBM ops.  She also has experience with NATO Dual Capable Aircraft Ops serving at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in the Nuclear Operations branch, as the Chief of Nuclear Evaluations Mons, Belgium.  She was deployed to Resolute Support as Executive Officer to the commander of the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force Commander – Afghanistan and NATO Air Command – Afghanistan in Kabul, Afghanistan.  She has served in key staff positions at Air Force Global Strike Command as Branch Chief in the Command-and-Control Support Branch and as Executive Officer and Nuclear Inspector to the Inspector General.  She was stationed at the ICBM Schoolhouse at Vandenberg Air Force Base as a Flight Commander and Instructor.  She is a Joint Qualified Officer and AETC Master Instructor. 

Sandra L. Edwards, Ph.D. 

    Primary Advisor

Dr. Edwards is the Principal Advisor and Program Manager of Education & Training for the Air Force Negotiation Center, Maxwell AFB, AL. As Principal Advisor to the AFNC Director, she provides senior-level guidance regarding organizational, educational, training, budget, procurement and contracting matters.  Full Biography

Paul J. Firman

    Federal & Level III AF Mediator and  Air Force Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution Lead

Paul Firman is the Chief, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Education & Training at the Air Force Negotiation Center (AFNC), Maxwell AFB, Alabama. He directly supports the Air Force Chief of Staff Guidance to improve conflict resolution skills by ensuring relevant education and training programs are designed, developed, and delivered to the Total Force. Full Biography 

Thomas J. Gajewski, Ed.D.

    Chief, Information Technology

Dr. Thomas J. Gajewski is the Chief, Information Technology at the Air Force Negotiation Center (AFNC) and serves the Department of the Air Force as an Instructional Systems Specialist for the Air University, Air War College at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Dr. Gajewski brings to the table 40 years of mechanical / manufacturing engineering, international managerial and academic administration experience as well as significant tenure on podium. Full Biography